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Stories from July 12, 2022

Fifth bishop of Diocese of New Ulm announced

Fifth bishop of Diocese of New Ulm announced

Pope Francis named Bishop Chad W. Zielinski, 57, the fifth bishop of the Diocese of New Ulm on Tuesday. He said “spiritual apathy” and declining numbers of parish membership are challenges faces the church.
by Hannah Yang

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Economic indicators for Minnesota are starting to flash some caution lights

Economic indicators for Minnesota are starting to flash some caution lights and the state fair rolls out its new foods for 2022. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota man accused of falsely selling crops as organic

James Clayton Wolf was charged July 7 in federal court with felony wire fraud. Prosecutors say Wolf falsely labeled crops grown on his rural Cottonwood County farm as organic and that he defrauded grain buyers and undermined the nation’s organic labeling system.
by The Associated Press

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Long-running defamation lawsuit by coach finally settled

Julie Bowlin, 55, of Chanhassen, has agreed to pay $50,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by Nathan McGuire and has signed documents admitting she made numerous false accusations which led to his dismissal as Woodbury High School girls basketball coach in 2014.
by The Associated Press

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White House urges caution on COVID variants, pushes boosters

White House urges caution on COVID variants, pushes boosters

 The Biden administration is calling on people to exercise renewed caution about COVID-19, emphasizing the importance of getting booster shots for those who are eligible and wearing masks indoors as two new highly transmissible variants are spreading rapidly across the country.
by The Associated Press

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Ask us anything about Minnesota's new THC edibles law

Ask us anything about Minnesota's new THC edibles law

Edibles containing small amounts of hemp-derived THC are now legal in Minnesota. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two lawyers who specialize in cannabis law about Minnesota’s new law, how it compares to cannabis laws in other states and what all this means for Minnesotans.
by Samantha Matsumoto and Angela Davis

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Ask a Bookseller: 'The Lying Life of Adults'

Ask a Bookseller: 'The Lying Life of Adults'

Jean Anne Pugh of Four Seasons Books in Shepardstown, West Virginia, just loves the title of Elena Ferrante’s novel, “The Lying Life of Adults.” Pugh calls the novel an excellent portrait of a teenager “in conflict with her culture and her family.”
by Emily Bright

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Ep. 8 Role of enclaves in building communities

Ep. 8 Role of enclaves in building communities

Enclaves like Little Mekong are more than just areas with great places to taste cuisines from around the world.  Places of worship, culturally specific service providers and other businesses are also central to the vibrancy of enclaves. Guests discuss how Mexican American immigrants and refugees from Somalia have benefitted from these institutions. 
by Brandt Williams

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A buck supermoon is rising on Tuesday. Here's what to look for

A buck supermoon is rising on Tuesday. Here's what to look for

July's supermoon is the third in a series of four in 2022. While the full moon actually occurs on Tuesday, it will appear full for about three days, through Friday morning.
by Wynne Davis

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From the archives: Author Ashley C. Ford on her debut memoir, ‘Somebody’s Daughter’

From the archives: Author Ashley C. Ford on her debut memoir, ‘Somebody’s Daughter’

This week’s Big Books and Bold Ideas features a conversation with author and activist Frederick Joseph about his new book, “Patriarchy Blues.” We decided to whet your appetite for that discussion by replaying this one with Ashley C. Ford. Both Ford and Joseph were shaped by daunting childhood experiences and have emerged with powerful lessons about gender, race and class in America.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Art and Artists in MN: Diversity, data and discussion

Art and Artists in MN: Diversity, data and discussion

Join MPR News, Art Hounds and the APM Research Lab for a celebration of the art and artists that have been essential to Minnesota’s communities.
by Denzel Belin

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Activists want body cam footage of Fargo police shooting released

Activists want body cam footage of Fargo police shooting released

Activists in Fargo are calling for the release of police body camera footage of a fatal police shooting. Court documents allege the man killed was driving directly at officers.
by Dan Gunderson

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Few storms Tuesday; heat late week

Few storms Tuesday; heat late week

A few showers and thunderstorms are possible late Tuesday afternoon and evening. Wednesday will be sunnier but it becomes hot by the end of the week and weekend.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Russian missiles blast civilians in Ukraine

Russian missiles blast civilians in Ukraine

A Russian missile struck a crowded shopping mall last month, killing 21 people and injuring dozens more. It was just one of many instances when Russia hit Ukraine's civilian areas.
by Jason Beaubien

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Ramsey County judge strikes down many of Minnesota's abortion restrictions

A Ramsey County judge on Monday ruled that many of the state’s existing restrictions on abortion violate Minnesota’s constitution. Judge Thomas Gilligan ordered state officials to stop enforcing the restrictions including the two-parent notification law for minors, a 24-hour waiting period, a requirement that only physicians perform abortions, as well as a requirement that abortions after the first trimester be performed in a hospital. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Sundae sammies, pickle pizza: New Minnesota State Fair foods are here

Sundae sammies, pickle pizza: New Minnesota State Fair foods are here

The Minnesota State Fair unveiled its new foods Tuesday, the annual preview of the dizzying array of new eating and drinking options at the 12-day gathering and eat-a-thon. 
by Tim Nelson

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Pop-up storms possible Tuesday; heat wave ahead

Pop-up storms possible Tuesday; heat wave ahead

Sunshine will give way to afternoon pop-up showers and thunderstorms for some Tuesday afternoon. Wednesday will be calmer and brighter. The humid air returns late in the week ahead of a heat wave.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Undefeated Minnesota Aurora's inaugural season continues into playoffs

Undefeated Minnesota Aurora's inaugural season continues into playoffs

The Minnesota Aurora women's soccer team’s inaugural season continues as the undefeated Aurora host a playoff game Wednesday. “Game by game we've proven our talent and we have proven that we are something to be seen and heard and talked about,” said player Rachel Preston.
by Mark Zdechlik

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The monkeypox outbreak was avoidable and warning signs were ignored, expert says

The monkeypox outbreak was avoidable and warning signs were ignored, expert says

Monkeypox has been a developing problem for decades and the current global outbreak was avoidable, but the looming threat was largely ignored, according to a leading expert on the virus.
by Ari Shapiro and Patrick Wood

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Why this key chance to getting permanent birth control is often missed

Why this key chance to getting permanent birth control is often missed

Doctors say they're seeing a surge in the number of women who want their "tubes tied." But hospital capacity, paperwork, religion and personal opinion are just some of the reasons requests get denied.
by Nell Greenfieldboyce

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Ada Limón named new U.S. poet laureate

Ada Limón named new U.S. poet laureate

Ada Limón was named as the nation's 24th poet laureate by the Library of Congress. She will take over from Joy Harjo, who has held the position since 2019.
by Meghan Collins Sullivan

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Biden admin: Docs must offer abortion if mom's life at risk

Biden admin: Docs must offer abortion if mom's life at risk

The Biden administration on Monday told hospitals that they “must” provide abortion services if the life of the mother is at risk, saying federal law on emergency treatment guidelines preempts state laws in jurisdictions that now ban the procedure without any exceptions following the Supreme Court's decision to end a constitutional right to abortion.
by The Associated Press

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