Stories from July 1, 2022

July 1, 2022 6:04 PM

A summery Fourth of July weekend; scattered showers and thunderstorms at times

The July Fourth holiday weekend is here! We have details on Minnesota and western Wisconsin weather over the next three days.

by Ron Trenda

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July 1, 2022 5:00 PM

COVID up 3 percent in Twin Cities wastewater, 9 Minn. counties high risk per CDC

This phase of COVID continues to hang around, but there is perhaps some hope in declining hospitalizations. And after a brief lull, CDC’s risk ratings are back on the rise in counties across the state.

by Elisabeth Gawthrop and Craig Helmstetter

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July 1, 2022 4:56 PM

Sentencing recommendations submitted for Tou Thao

Federal prosecutors and defense attorneys have made their sentencing recommendations.in the case of Tou Thao. He’s one of the officers who was on scene when George Floyd was murdered by another Minneapolis police officer.

by Hannah Yang

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July 1, 2022 3:26 PM

AP source: Rudy Gobert traded by Jazz to Timberwolves

Rudy Gobert has been traded by the Utah Jazz to the Minnesota Timberwolves for a massive package of players and draft picks, a person with knowledge of the blockbuster deal said.

by The Associated Press

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July 1, 2022 3:22 PM

New interim Minneapolis superintendent to focus on rebuilding trust, stabilizing enrollment

Rochelle Cox takes the top job in Minnesota’s third largest district after a difficult year that included a three-week teacher strike.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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July 1, 2022 2:46 PM

Soccer star Briana Scurry’s 'greatest save' was herself

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with soccer player Briana Scurry, a two-time Olympic gold medalist who graduated from Anoka High School.

by Angela Davis and Lindsay Guentzel

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July 1, 2022 1:56 PM

A pilot shortage that's been brewing for years adds to the summer travel chaos

The pipeline of new pilots has been shrinking for years. As summer travel demand increases, the shortage is adding to the strain in airlines and chaos at the airports.

by Alejandra Marquez Janse

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July 1, 2022 1:29 PM

Same-sex couples updating legal status after abortion ruling

The Supreme Court's decision eliminating the constitutional right to abortion is causing anxiety for people in same-sex marriages, particularly those with children.

by The Associated Press

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July 1, 2022 12:00 PM

Novelist Jakob Guanzon on the divide between scarcity and 'Abundance'

Can a life be measured in dollars and cents? That’s the question at the heart of Jakob Guanzon’s debut novel, “Abundance,” which follows a father and son living on the razor’s edge of poverty.

by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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July 1, 2022 11:56 AM

Biden will award the Medal of Freedom to Biles, McCain, Giffords and others

The president will present the nation's highest civilian honor to 17 people, who also include Oscar-winning Denzel Washington, the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs and soccer Olympian Megan Rapinoe.

by The Associated Press

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July 1, 2022 10:57 AM

A warm June breaks trend seen in the last five months

June was uniformly warmer than normal across the state, breaking the cooler trend that dominated most of the first five months of the year.

by Cathy Wurzer

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July 1, 2022 10:43 AM

Ask a Bookseller: 'The Overnight Guest' is a suspenseful ride

Heather Gudenkauf is both a New York Times Bestselling Novelist and a local favorite at the River Lights Bookstore in Dubuque, Iowa. River Lights bookseller Angela Kircher heartily recommends Gudenkauf’s newest thriller/mystery, “The Overnight Guest.”

by Emily Bright

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July 1, 2022 10:28 AM

Eight books to enjoy at the beach this summer

From light romance and short fiction to thrillers, here's a list of books that are perfect companions as you retreat to the beach or pool to catch a break from the summer heat.

by Natalie Escobar and Miranda Mazariegos

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July 1, 2022 9:15 AM

The 'People's Station' KMOJ pushes forward

Like the Civil Rights Movement that inspired the push for Black representation in media, radio station KMOJ’s 46-year history is sprawling, joyous, messy and under-appreciated. But mostly it’s against the odds.

by Jae Bryson

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July 1, 2022 8:50 AM

Lots of sun Friday; some weekend thunder chances

Temperatures will be cooler Friday and Saturday. The chance of a few showers and thunderstorms returns to the region over the weekend. Expect lots of sun Friday with occasional clouds moving into the picture over the weekend.

by Sven Sundgaard

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July 1, 2022 8:11 AM

Two killed in crash involving motorcycles, truck near Duluth

Two men died in a crash involving two motorcycles and a truck on Thursday night just north of Duluth.

by Andrew Krueger

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July 1, 2022 8:10 AM

Six teens injured in crash in Anoka County

Six teenagers were injured in a single-vehicle crash late Thursday night in Anoka County.

by Andrew Krueger

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July 1, 2022 7:41 AM

New law permits sale and consumption of hemp THC edibles in Minnesota

A new law takes effect Friday that allows for the legal sale and consumption of edibles containing small amounts of hemp-derived THC. The law brings greater clarity and regulation to cannabinoid products already being sold, such as gummies. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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July 1, 2022 7:00 AM

Poll: Most Americans think liberty has waned, rights will further diminish

New poll results, from a survey conducted just days after the initial leak of the Supreme Court’s intention to overturn Roe, show that a majority of Americans believe they have lost more personal freedoms in the past 10 years than they have gained, and will continue to lose more personal freedom in the next decade.

by Emily Schmidt, Craig Helmstetter and Alyson Clary

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July 1, 2022 6:56 AM

What's open and closed on July 4th

Nonessential government offices and buildings, the post office and banks will be closed Monday, but most major retailers will stay open.

by Shauneen Miranda

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July 1, 2022 6:29 AM

Nice Friday; some weekend thunder chances

We’ll enjoy temperatures below 90 and with more comfortable dew points Friday and Saturday. The risk of some showers and thunder increases late Saturday.

by Sven Sundgaard

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July 1, 2022 6:00 AM

Big Ten votes to add USC, UCLA as members starting in 2024

The Big Ten voted unanimously to add Southern California and UCLA as conference members beginning in 2024.

by The Associated Press

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July 1, 2022 5:54 AM

Towns agrees with Timberwolves on $224 million extension

Karl-Anthony Towns is under contract for six more years, after agreeing to an extension Friday to remain with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

by The Associated Press

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July 1, 2022 4:56 AM

The Christian Right is winning cultural battles while public opinion disagrees

The Christian Right's wins in the Supreme Court on abortion and prayer in school come at a time when a growing majority of Americans are strongly opposed to its views.

by Ashley Lopez

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July 1, 2022 4:48 AM

The trial begins for Brittney Griner, the WNBA star detained in Russia

Griner, 31, was arrested on Feb. 17, after authorities at a Moscow area airport allegedly found cannabis vape cartridges in her luggage

by Bill Chappell and Charles Maynes

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July 1, 2022 4:00 AM

How much health insurers pay for almost everything is about to go public

New government rules are forcing insurers to post on websites what they pay for care or be fined, allowing consumers and employers to comparison shop for health services or negotiate better rates.

by Julie Appleby

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July 1, 2022 4:00 AM

Fourth of July parties will cost more this year but you can save with a bit of math

Hosting a July Fourth barbeque is 11 percent more expensive than last year, thanks to inflation. The prices of chicken wings, ground beef and beer have all skyrocketed. Still, there are ways to save.

by Jacqueline GaNun

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July 1, 2022 4:00 AM

Invasive lupine, a lovely lightning rod on Minnesota's North Shore

Many people along Minnesota's North Shore eagerly await early summer when huge fields of lupine bloom along roadsides. But the flower is not native to the state, making it a beautiful, but controversial species.

by Dan Kraker

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July 1, 2022 3:44 AM

Deadly missile strike hits residential buildings in Ukraine's Odesa region

Video of the pre-dawn attack showed the charred remains of buildings in the Ukrainian port city.

by The Associated Press

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July 1, 2022 12:29 AM

Travel the world without leaving your home with these 10 books

From Lahore's red-light district and the streets of Mexico to a fantastical underwater land of Korean fable, here are some picks that can immerse you in worlds wholly unlike your own.

by Rachel Martin, Miranda Mazariegos and Maureen Pao