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Stories from June 29, 2022

Met Council hears concerns about Blue Line route in north Minneapolis and Crystal

Met Council hears concerns about Blue Line route in north Minneapolis and Crystal

On Wednesday, officials from Hennepin County and planners rode a bus along the latest planned route between Brooklyn Park and downtown Minneapolis. Along the way, they heard from local politicians, business owners and community activists who have different perspectives.
by Peter Cox

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Scattered showers, thunder drift west to east across Minnesota overnight

Scattered showers, thunder drift west to east across Minnesota overnight

Blustery south winds continue to blow in warmer, more humid air. Northern and western Minnesota will see scattered showers and thunderstorms overnight and what’s left will drift southeast across the state.
by Sven Sundgaard

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MnDOT puts name of new bike route up to public vote

MnDOT puts name of new bike route up to public vote

Minnesotans have had the chance to weigh in on names for state snowplows — twice. Now the Minnesota Department of Transportation is giving the public the chance to pick from among five finalists for the name of a newly designated bike route across the state.
by Andrew Krueger

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Travelers at MSP could be headed for a Delta airlines meltdown this weekend

Travelers at MSP could be headed for a Delta airlines meltdown this weekend as U.S. carriers struggle to cope with hiring and a post pandemic surge in demand. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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R. Kelly is sentenced to 30 years in prison

R. Kelly is sentenced to 30 years in prison

The R&B star was convicted in New York last year of sexual exploitation of a child, bribery, sex trafficking and racketeering.
by Andrew Limbong

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Summer gardening tips with Meg Cowden

Summer gardening tips with Meg Cowden

Meg Cowden shares what she’s planting and harvesting as we head into July.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Appetites: Ideas to get out of your grilling comfort zone

Appetites: Ideas to get out of your grilling comfort zone

Grilling season is in full swing, and maybe you've already had your fill of burgers and hotdogs. So All Things Considered turned to chef-entrepreneur and cookbook author Amalia Moreno-Damgaard for ideas to help us get out of our grilling comfort zones.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Justices limit 2020 ruling on tribal lands in Oklahoma

Justices limit 2020 ruling on tribal lands in Oklahoma

The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that Oklahoma can prosecute non-Native Americans for crimes committed on tribal land when the victim is Native American.
by The Associated Press

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Hotter Wednesday; storms north

Hotter Wednesday; storms north

Temperatures are heating back up in southern and western Minnesota Wednesday. Northern Minnesota will see scattered showers and thunderstorms.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Activist Robin Marty on her 'Handbook for a Post-Roe America'

Activist Robin Marty on her 'Handbook for a Post-Roe America'

Activist and writer Robin Marty feared being prescient when she published “Handbook for a Post-Roe America” in 2019. Now that we are here, she talks with host Kerri Miller about what abortion care will look like after the fall of Roe.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Biden is boosting U.S. troops in Europe because of Russia's war in Ukraine

Biden is boosting U.S. troops in Europe because of Russia's war in Ukraine

President Joe Biden said there will be a permanent headquarters in Poland for the U.S. 5th Army Corps. It's one of several ways NATO forces will be beefed up after Russia invaded Ukraine.
by Tamara Keith

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Minnesota given more than 700 acres near the St. Croix River

Hundreds of acres of woods and wetlands, including three miles of St. Croix riverfront, join preserved public land in an east central state forest, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Trust for Public Land announced Tuesday. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Heating back up Wednesday and Thursday

Heating back up Wednesday and Thursday

Things are heating back up for southern and western Minnesota Wednesday and Thursday. Northern Minnesota will see the risk of some thunderstorms.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Jefferson has Lynx's first triple-double in win over Wings

Moriah Jefferson had the first triple-double in franchise history with 13 points, 10 rebounds and a career-high 10 assists, leading the Minnesota Lynx to a 92-64 victory over the Dallas Wings.
by The Associated Press

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Polanco, Twins win 6-0, split doubleheader with Guardians

Polanco, Twins win 6-0, split doubleheader with Guardians

Jorge Polanco drove in three runs in his first game back from the injured list and rookie Josh Winder pitched six stellar innings as the Minnesota Twins earned a day-night doubleheader split with a 6-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians. 
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota given more than 700 acres near the St. Croix River

Minnesota given more than 700 acres near the St. Croix River

Hundreds of acres of woods and wetlands, including three miles of St. Croix riverfront, join preserved public land in an east-central state forest, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Trust for Public Land announced Tuesday.
by MPR News Staff

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Job cuts are rolling in. Here's who is feeling the most pain so far

Job cuts are rolling in. Here's who is feeling the most pain so far

Tesla, JPMorgan, Netflix, Redfin and Coinbase are among companies that are cutting jobs. While layoffs are contained to the hottest parts of the economy, there's fear they could spread elsewhere.
by David Gura

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