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Stories from July 19, 2022

House passes same-sex marriage bill in retort to high court

House passes same-sex marriage bill in retort to high court

Tuesday's election-year roll call, 267-157, was partly political strategy, forcing all House members, Republicans and Democrats, to go on the record. It also reflected the legislative branch pushing back against an aggressive court that has raised questions about revisiting other apparently settled U.S. laws.
by The Associated Press

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CDC endorses more traditional Novavax COVID shot for adults

The CDC’s advisers unanimously endorsed the two-shot primary series. But several noted that it was important for regulators to clear a booster by the time, five or so months after their last dose, that Novavax recipients will need one.
by The Associated Press

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Relief! Cool front blows through Minnesota overnight

A summer cool front is breezing through Minnesota. A few strong to severe storms up north through this evening.
by Paul Huttner

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U.S. debates a summer booster for people under 50

U.S. debates a summer booster for people under 50

The Biden administration is considering expanding eligibility for a second COVID-19 booster to those under 50 to try to protect more people against the latest omicron surge.
by Rob Stein

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Jury starts deliberations after road rage murder trial

Jury starts deliberations after road rage murder trial

After a seven-day trial, a jury is deciding the fate of a Chicago man accused of killing a fellow driver in suburban Minneapolis last year. Prosecutors say Jamal Smith, 34, shot Jay Boughton in a fit of road rage.
by Matt Sepic

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Flanagan targets Birk remarks on abortion and rape

Flanagan targets Birk remarks on abortion and rape

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan criticized her Republican-endorsed rival Matt Birk for his recent remarks on rape and abortion. Birk and GOP-endorsed gubernatorial candidate Scott Jensen countered by saying Democrats are running a single-issue campaign. 
by Tim Pugmire

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Why 100-degree heat is so dangerous in the United Kingdom

Why 100-degree heat is so dangerous in the United Kingdom

"We're used to treating hot spells as a chance to go play in the sun," said a top government scientist. "Our lifestyles and our infrastructure are not adapted to what is coming."
by Becky Sullivan

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Rep. Omar arrested at U.S Capitol abortion rally

Rep. Omar arrested at U.S Capitol abortion rally

Minnesota U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar was arrested, along with 17 other members of Congress, during a demonstration outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington D.C. in support of abortion rights.
by Sam Stroozas

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Cool dishes for hot weather 

Cool dishes for hot weather 

Who wants to sweat over a hot stove in summer? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two food writers about delicious ideas for salads and other inexpensive dishes to try when food prices and temperatures keep going up and up. 
by Angela Davis, Samantha Matsumoto and Maja Beckstrom

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Minnesota Now July 19, 2022

Minnesota Now July 19, 2022

A St. Paul restaurant owner testifies before a congressional committee. Wonderful juicy Minnesota strawberries are in short supply. And a Minnesota artist was just awarded $50,000 for a new tool she created. Listen to the full show here.
by Cathy Wurzer, Melissa Townsend, Ellen Finn, Simone Cazares and Gretchen Brown

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AP source: Biden holds off on climate emergency declaration

AP source: Biden holds off on climate emergency declaration

President Joe Biden will travel to Massachusetts on Wednesday to promote his efforts to combat climate change. But a person familiar with the president's plans says he will stop short of issuing an emergency declaration that would unlock federal resources to deal with the issue.
by The Associated Press

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Gummies coming to Minnesota's medical marijuana program

Marijuana gummies and chews will be available for medical cannabis patients in Minnesota starting on Aug. 1.
by Peter Cox

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Ep. 10 The future of ethnic enclaves

Ep. 10 The future of ethnic enclaves

Economist Bruce Corrie discusses ways that cities can help secure the viability of these vital community assets. He says incubators and cross-cultural collaborations are possible options. Corrie also says St. Paul cannot afford to lose an enclave like Little Mekong, which contains a variety of southeast Asian-owned businesses.
by Brandt Williams

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Phenologist John Latimer on the dog days of summer

Phenologist John Latimer on the dog days of summer

It’s officially the dog days of summer — and by that we mean your dog is inside because it’s too hot in the sun! But seriously, there’s a lot more going on right now than just the heat. Our friend John Latimer makes it his business to observe the changes in nature as the seasons progress.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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From the archives: When traveling, seek experiences, not sites

From the archives: When traveling, seek experiences, not sites

On this Friday’s Big Books and Bold Ideas, novelist Ann Hood talks about her new memoir, “Fly Girl.” When she first landed a job as a flight attendant, she thought she’d landed the most glamorous job ever. But she soon learned there was a dark side to getting paid to see the world. Since travel is the theme this week, enjoy this mood setter — a 2015 conversation with two travel writers who say we should prioritize adventure over location when deciding where to go.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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St. Paul Chef Brian Ingram to testify before Congress: 'We love our city ... and we no longer felt safe'

St. Paul Chef Brian Ingram to testify before Congress: 'We love our city ... and we no longer felt safe'

Chef Brian Ingram is the owner of popular St. Paul restaurants The Gnome Pub and Hope Breakfast Bar. He’ll testify Tuesday before a congressional subcommittee on how crime and gun violence has affected his business.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Hot, humid; some storms

Hot, humid; some storms

Showers and clouds will move out across southern Minnesota Tuesday morning. Expect a hot, muggy afternoon with storms redeveloping north late Tuesday. Some storms could be strong there.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Explainer: Challenge pending to North Dakota abortion ban

Explainer: Challenge pending to North Dakota abortion ban

North Dakota’s only abortion clinic has gone to court seeking to block a trigger law banning abortion in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's reversal of a national right to abortion. Legal experts and even clinic supporters acknowledge the suit may just delay the inevitable.
by The Associated Press

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St. Paul rent control measure faces initial test

St. Paul officials have scheduled a legislative hearing, as tenants from two housing developments owned and operated by Dominium appeal rent increases. An attorney for the St. Paul based Housing Justice Center, which supported the rent control measure approved by voters last year, says the rent increases are far exceeding inflation and a return on investment allowance for building owners, and says the rent hike should be struck down by city regulators. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Clearing, becoming hot Tuesday; some storms

Clearing, becoming hot Tuesday; some storms

A few scattered showers early then clearing and hot midday Tuesday. A few isolated storms are possible again late, mainly in northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Monkeypox keeps spreading. Here's what authorities are doing to stop it

Monkeypox keeps spreading. Here's what authorities are doing to stop it

Public health experts know what it takes to control a disease outbreak: access to testing and vaccines. But in the last two months of the monkeypox outbreak, the response has not met the need.
by Ari Shapiro

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Some GOP lawmakers face primary challenge from the right

Some GOP lawmakers face primary challenge from the right

As Minnesota’s primary election on Aug. 9 nears, some Republican lawmakers are facing unexpected challenges from candidates who don’t think they’re conservative enough.
by Tim Pugmire

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