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Stories from July 15, 2022

Climate change through a camera lens

Climate change through a camera lens

North Shore photographer Bryan Hansel says climate change can make for more dramatic photos — but also risk and changing scenery.
by Paul Huttner

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COVID-19 remains on high plateau in Minnesota

COVID-19 remains on high plateau in Minnesota

The levels of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths persist without the major increasing or decreasing trends that we’ve typically seen in past waves.
by Elisabeth Gawthrop and Craig Helmstetter

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Search warrant: MPD snipers shot man from across street during standoff

Search warrant: MPD snipers shot man from across street during standoff

Authorities haven’t said yet what prompted the snipers to shoot 20-year-old Andrew Tekle Sundberg following hours of police trying to negotiate with Sundberg to end the standoff.
by Matt Sepic, Jon Collins and Ben Hovland

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Ukrainian soccer players find fun - and purpose - in visit to Minnesota

Ukrainian soccer players find fun - and purpose - in visit to Minnesota

Among the thousands of young soccer players in Minnesota for the USA Cup tournament this week are a few dozen Ukrainians. They’re here not to just to play the game, but also to raise awareness of their nation’s struggle.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Northern Minnesota tribes sue EPA over state's new water quality standards

Northern Minnesota tribes sue EPA over state's new water quality standards

Two northern Minnesota Native American tribes have sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in a bid to reverse recent changes the state made to its water quality standards.
by Dan Kraker

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From page to pitch: Minneapolis Monarchs bring quidditch back to Cities this weekend

From page to pitch: Minneapolis Monarchs bring quidditch back to Cities this weekend

What was once a fictional game in the popular Harry Potter series has become a high-intensity sport around the world. In Minnesota, the Minneapolis Monarchs are preparing for their home opener.
by Sam Stroozas

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Author Frederick Joseph examines modern masculinity in 'Patriarchy Blues'

Author Frederick Joseph examines modern masculinity in 'Patriarchy Blues'

What does it mean to be a man today? In his new book, the award-winning author of “The Black Friend” examines how masculinity and patriarchy join together to make a toxic culture and offers a compelling vision for how to move beyond.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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July sees spotty rainfall for much of the state

July sees spotty rainfall for much of the state

This July has seen spotty rainfall, which has contributed to a moderate drought.
by Cathy Wurzer

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The new 988 crisis number is about to launch. Here's what to know

The new 988 crisis number is about to launch. Here's what to know

Mental health advocates hope the new hotline will make it much easier to get support if you're in crisis or helping someone who is. Here's how it works and what could stand in its way.
by Rhitu Chatterjee

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Very warm, muggy; hot Sunday into next week

Very warm, muggy; hot Sunday into next week

Overnight rainfall left some areas saturated and others parched. Skies will clear Friday and it will be very warm and humid. An isolated thunderstorm is possible Saturday then 90s build in Sunday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Drug overdose deaths reach record levels in 2021

Drug overdose deaths reach record levels in 2021

The number of Minnesotans who died of drug overdoses last year increased by more than 20 percent.
by Jon Collins

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Biden says the U.S. will work to improve Palestinians' lives

Biden says the U.S. will work to improve Palestinians' lives

President Joe Biden says that he's committed to the two-state solution for Israel and an independent Palestinian state. But with that goal out of reach, he said, the U.S. will look to help Palestinians.
by Daniel Estrin, Asma Khalid, Ayana Archie and Bill Chappell

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Minneapolis police fatally shoot man after overnight standoff

Minneapolis police say officers fatally shot a man Thursday morning following a lengthy standoff. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the shooting that happened at about 4:30 a.m. near 21st Avenue South and Franklin Avenue. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Showers move east, clearing, then heating up

Showers move east, clearing, then heating up

Morning showers and thunder move east and skies will clear into the afternoon Friday. It will be humid with temperatures in the 80s south and 70s north.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Bannon's criminal contempt trial on track for next week

Bannon's criminal contempt trial on track for next week

A federal judge says the criminal contempt trial of Steve Bannon can start as scheduled next week and that the extensive media coverage of the onetime adviser to former President Donald Trump shouldn't be a barrier to selecting an unbiased jury to hear the case.
by The Associated Press

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White Sox rout Twins 12-2, extend win streak to three games

White Sox rout Twins 12-2, extend win streak to three games

Luis Robert hit his first grand slam, Johnny Cueto pitched six strong innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 12-2 to extend their winning streak to three games.
by The Associated Press

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Number of Latino farmers small, but growing

Number of Latino farmers small, but growing

According to the agricultural census, Minnesota is home to about 112,000 farmers. Of those, 650 identify as Hispanic or Latino. That number is growing.
by Vicki Adame

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