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Stories from June 24, 2022

Cube Critics check out the new "Elvis"

Cube Critics Aron Woldeslassie and Samantha Matsumoto delve into the pros and cons of Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis”
by Aron Woldeslassie and Samantha Matsumoto

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Thunderstorms at times overnight and early Sat.; severe weather is possible

Thunderstorms at times overnight and early Sat.; severe weather is possible

We’ll start the weekend with a few thunderstorms. Severe weather is possible in some areas Friday night into early Saturday. We have details of that, plus a flood watch in central Minnesota and cooler weekend temps.
by Ron Trenda

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Minnesotans look ahead to post-Roe landscape

Advocates on both sides of the abortion access debate in Minnesota are bracing for the impact of Friday’s U.S. Supreme court decision, which ends the federal right to have an abortion. This is the evening MPR News update for Friday, June 24, 2022. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Theme music by Gary Meister.
by Hannah Yang

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Wind energy is helping fuel rural economies

Wind energy is helping fuel rural economies

A recent study found local incomes rise by around 5 percent and home values by 2.6 percent in areas near large wind projects.
by Paul Huttner

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COVID increases 13 percent in metro wastewater, deaths rise among older Minnesotans

COVID increases 13 percent in metro wastewater, deaths rise among older Minnesotans

COVID-19 metrics remain relatively stagnant, with cases, hospitalizations and deaths either stable or slightly declining. A small uptick in wastewater COVID load in the Twin Cities could portend an increase in cases to come, but the unpredictability of this virus makes such forecasting difficult.
by Elisabeth Gawthrop and Craig Helmstetter

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What's the legal argument for reversing Roe and how will it impact Minnesota law?

What's the legal argument for reversing Roe and how will it impact Minnesota law?

University of Minnesota Law Professor Jill Hasday breaks down the legal arguments in the Supreme Court’s decision and susses out the variety of impacts on Minnesotans and others. Hasday is the author of "Family Law Reimagined" and "Intimate Lies and the Law". Welcome to Minnesota Now.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Ask a Bookseller: A summer thriller debut by a Twin Cities author

Ask a Bookseller: A summer thriller debut by a Twin Cities author

Jennifer Jubenville of the Bookstore at Fitger’s in Duluth says there’s nothing like a good thriller for a summer read, and she recommends checking out Joshua Moehling’s debut, “And There He Kept Her.”
by Emily Bright

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How the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe affects Minnesotans

How the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe affects Minnesotans

On June 24, the Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, holding that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to an abortion. The opinion by the Supreme Court will have a major impact in states across the country that have already signaled their intention to restrict or ban abortion. MPR’s Michelle Wiley talks with host Cathy Wurzer about the impact on Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gretchen Brown and Ellen Finn

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Staycations in Minnesota

Staycations in Minnesota

We all need a break from our routines, but what if far-flung travel isn’t an option? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two Minnesota travel writers about how to find low-cost rest and adventure in all corners of Minnesota. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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How U.S. states have banned, limited or protected abortion

How U.S. states have banned, limited or protected abortion

The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that had provided a constitutional right to abortion. Here is an overview of abortion legislation and the expected impact of the court’s decision in every state.
by The Associated Press

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'This fall, Roe is on the ballot,' President Biden says

'This fall, Roe is on the ballot,' President Biden says

President Joe Biden held a press conference Friday afternoon, just hours after the Supreme Court officially overturned the constitutional right to abortion.
by Ximena Bustillo

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Wisconsin Planned Parenthood halts abortions after ruling

Wisconsin Planned Parenthood halts abortions after ruling

Planned Parenthood in Wisconsin has halted all scheduled abortions at its clinics in Madison and Milwaukee following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling striking down the Roe v. Wade decision.
by The Associated Press

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In Minnesota, emotions high after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

In Minnesota, emotions high after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

Supporters and opponents of legalized abortion in Minnesota reacted swiftly Friday to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, with opponents cheering the news and abortion rights advocates vowing to keep abortion legal in Minnesota.
by MPR News Staff

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Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; states can ban abortion

Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; states can ban abortion

The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years — a decision by its conservative majority to overturn the court's landmark abortion cases.
by The Associated Press

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Hot Friday; severe thunderstorms likely later, mainly north

Hot Friday; severe thunderstorms likely later, mainly north

Thunderstorms linger across central Minnesota Friday morning. Heat and humidity will build and feed strong, severe thunderstorms later in the day beginning in the northwest.
by Bill Endersen

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Roads closed due to flooding after storms in central Minnesota

Roads closed due to flooding after storms in central Minnesota

Repeated rounds of thunderstorms late Thursday and early Friday brought flooding rain to parts of central Minnesota, along with hail and high winds.
by MPR News Staff

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Federal review says copper-nickel mining poses an environmental risk to BWCA

The U.S. Forest Service has released a long-awaited environmental study of a proposed 20-year copper mining moratorium on federal land near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. It is the latest step in a bid by the Biden administration to place a long-term pause on proposed copper-nickel mines across a large swath of northeastern Minnesota.  This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Hot and muggy Friday with areas of thunderstorms

Hot and muggy Friday with areas of thunderstorms

Thunderstorms across central Minnesota early Friday. Then hot and muggy with more strong thunderstorms Friday afternoon beginning in the northwest.
by Bill Endersen

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Fowles posts double-double in return, Lynx beat Mercury

Sylvia Fowles had 14 points and 10 rebounds in her return from an injury and Moriah Jefferson scored 21 points as the Minnesota Lynx beat the Phoenix Mercury 100-88. 
by The Associated Press

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The housing market squeeze pushes renters into bidding wars

The housing market squeeze pushes renters into bidding wars

Rising mortgage rates and a wave of millennials put more pressure on the rental market. Rents have soared by double digits, but landlords say they're also struggling with higher costs.
by Jennifer Ludden

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More Minnesota jails weigh dropping controversial medical provider

More Minnesota jails weigh dropping controversial medical provider

Sherburne County is the latest to consider switching from MEnD Correctional Care after its leader’s medical license was suspended earlier this year. Some advocates say it’s time to rethink the for-profit model of health care for people incarcerated in jails.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Congress sends landmark gun violence compromise to Biden

Congress sends landmark gun violence compromise to Biden

The House has sent President Joe Biden the most wide-ranging gun violence bill Congress has passed in decades. The bill that passed the House on Friday is a measured compromise that at once illustrates progress on the long-intractable issue and the deep-seated partisan divide that persists.
by The Associated Press

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