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Stories from July 4, 2022

The Akron police shooting renews questions about officer training

The Akron police shooting renews questions about officer training

The sheer number of bullets fired by as many as eight officers has prompted renewed questions from politicians and activists who are criticizing what they view as excessive use of force by police.
by Emma Bowman

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On this July 4th, what does equality mean?

Two Pulitzer Prize-winning historians discuss the history of the Declaration of Independence and the founding principle, "All men are created equal."
by Steve Inskeep, Barry Gordemer and Marc Rivers

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Showers and storms sweeping northeast; humidity building

Showers and storms sweeping northeast; humidity building

Showers and thunderstorms will diminish from southwest to northeast for Independence Day. Some popup afternoon showers and maybe thunderstorms are likely, mainly north of the Twin Cities.
by Bill Endersen

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Muggy Independence Day, with thunderstorms

Muggy Independence Day, with thunderstorms

Warm and increasingly humid weather for Independence Day. Widespread thunderstorms are likely, mainly in the morning. Some could be severe.
by Bill Endersen

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