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Stories from June 22, 2022

Planned Parenthood won’t change waiting period requirement

The Iowa attorney general’s office said Wednesday that a state Supreme Court decision that requires a 24-hour waiting period before an abortion won’t take effect until next month, but the organization that provides most abortions in the state says it will immediately implement the waiting period.
by The Associated Press

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Uvalde school police chief on leave after mass shooting

Uvalde school police chief on leave after mass shooting

The Uvalde school district’s police chief was put on leave Wednesday following allegations that he erred in his response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School that left 19 students and two teachers dead.
by The Associated Press

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Powell says recession 'a possibility' but not likely

Powell says recession 'a possibility' but not likely

Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell vowed to bring inflation back down to 2 percent. Some lawmakers worry the Fed's efforts to control inflation could tip the economy into recession.
by Scott Horsley

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Governor says there is still time for tax rebate checks, urges lawmakers to deal

Governor says there is still time for tax rebate checks, urges lawmakers to deal and Brooklyn Center reaches a settlement with the family of Daunte Wright. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Comfortable Wednesday evening; hot Thursday with spotty storms ahead

Comfortable Wednesday evening; hot Thursday with spotty storms ahead

After a nice break Wednesday, the heat returns for many on Thursday. We have a comfortable Wednesday night first with lows in the 60s south, 50s north. Dew points also increase the next 36 hours with spotty thunderstorms possible Thursday night into Saturday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Skin care and skin protection in summer

Skin care and skin protection in summer

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two dermatologists about our skin — how it protects us and how to protect it from sun and other damage.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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From the archives: 'Love People, Use Things'

From the archives: 'Love People, Use Things'

On this Friday’s Big Books and Bold Ideas, Kerri Miller talks with novelist Jakob Guanzon, whose book “Abundance” tells the story of a young man, raising a child alone, on the razor’s edge of poverty. It reminded us of the insightful conversation we had last July with The Minimalists about how freeing up space in your home also frees up space in your life.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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South Dakota AG removed from post after hitting and killing a pedestrian

South Dakota AG removed from post after hitting and killing a pedestrian

State Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg was impeached and removed from office by South Dakota lawmakers for crimes and wrongdoings before and after fatally hitting Joe Boever on a highway shoulder.
by Lee Strubinger

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Twin Cities Jazz Fest makes its return

Twin Cities Jazz Fest makes its return

Jazz fans from across the region converge on St Paul this weekend for two days of music and fun. Cathy spoke with the organizer of the festival about what to watch for.
by Cathy Wurzer and Simone Cazares

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What clinics get wrong about dementia care

You probably know someone who has dementia or is caring for someone who has dementia. A central Minnesota doctor is rolling out a new model of care that can help.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Nice Wednesday; hotter Thursday with a few storms ahead

Nice Wednesday; hotter Thursday with a few storms ahead

Enjoy a cooler, but still warm Wednesday with comfortable dry air in place. 90 degrees returns to southern Minnesota Thursday with increasing humidity. The chance of some thunderstorms increases also Thursday night into Saturday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Daunte Wright family has a $3.25M settlement agreement with city of Brooklyn Center

Attorneys representing the family of Daunte Wright say they have a tentative settlement agreement that calls for the city of Brooklyn Center to pay $3.25 million. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota snaps 5-game losing streak with win over Mercury

Kayla McBride scored 18 points, Moriah Jefferson had 12 points and nine assists and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Phoenix Mercury 84-71 on Tuesday night to snap a five-game losing streak.
by The Associated Press

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Guardians beat Twins 6-5 in 11 innings, take AL Central lead

Guardians beat Twins 6-5 in 11 innings, take AL Central lead

Andrés Giménez had an RBI single in the 11th inning and the Cleveland Guardians beat Minnesota 6-5 to move percentage points ahead of the Twins atop the AL Central Division. 
by The Associated Press

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Wednesday’s comfort gives way to heat Thursday

Wednesday’s comfort gives way to heat Thursday

Temperatures are mostly in the 60s and even 50s in northern Minnesota early Wednesday morning. It will still be warmer than normal, but more pleasant in the 80s and 70s across Minnesota before it heats up again Thursday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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More than 900 people have reportedly been killed in an earthquake in Afghanistan

More than 900 people have reportedly been killed in an earthquake in Afghanistan

The hardest hit areas were remote farming villages in the eastern Afghan province of Paktika. "All the village completely is destroyed," said one man, showing collapsed homes on a cell phone video.
by Diaa Hadid and Fazelminallah Qazizai

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Foraged plants form a connection to the earth

Foraged plants form a connection to the earth

Over the past few weeks as part of the North Star Journey project, chef and writer Mecca Bos has cooked culturally important dishes of Minnesota prepared by other local chefs. Her latest was a journey to learn about a much older and local approach to food. 
by Mecca Bos

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Biden wants a gas tax holiday. Some economists say that's a bad idea

Biden wants a gas tax holiday. Some economists say that's a bad idea

Biden wants Congress to give people a break on the federal gas tax for the summer. But economists say that won't translate into big savings at the pump — and could hurt efforts to curb inflation.
by Franco Ordoñez

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Minneapolis family responds to rare, life-threatening pregnancy complication

Minneapolis family responds to rare, life-threatening pregnancy complication

Amniotic fluid embolism is a rare, life-threatening medical condition that occurs in roughly three out of every 100,000 births. In Minneapolis, one mother who survived works to help others.
by Sarah Gelbard

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Senators reach final bipartisan agreement on a gun safety bill

Senators reach final bipartisan agreement on a gun safety bill

The bill would incentivize states to pass red flag laws and expand background checks for 18- to 21-year-olds, among other measures. It's expected to have enough support to pass the Senate.
by Kelsey Snell

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