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Stories from June 5, 2023

Judge finds 2021 St. Cloud bank standoff suspect competent to stand trial

Judge finds 2021 St. Cloud bank standoff suspect competent to stand trial

A federal judge ruled Monday that a man charged in connection with a nearly nine-hour standoff at a St. Cloud bank is competent to stand trial. No one suffered physical injuries in the May 6, 2021, incident when Ray Reco McNeary, 38, allegedly took five Wells Fargo employees hostage, threatened them with scissors and demanded $60,000 in cash.
by Matt Sepic

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Air quality alert extended to cover much of eastern Minnesota

An air quality alert for much of eastern Minnesota has been expanded to include the North Shore and Duluth area. The affected region includes the Twin Cities, Albert Lea, Rochester, Mankato, Hinckley, Duluth, Two Harbors, and the tribal nations of Prairie Island, Mille Lacs, Fond du Lac, and Grand Portage. The alert is now extended into 6 p.m. Tuesday.  This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.

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3M may be nearing deal to settle lawsuits over 'forever chemicals'

3M may be nearing deal to settle lawsuits over 'forever chemicals'

A federal judge has granted a motion to delay the start of a trial in which a Florida city is seeking damages from 3M over the use of firefighting foam containing PFAS — so-called “forever chemicals.” The two sides reportedly are close to reaching a settlement.
by Tim Nelson

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Android phones have been accidentally calling 911 by the thousands

Android phones have been accidentally calling 911 by the thousands

Authorities in Anoka County say in recent weeks they’ve been getting nearly twice as many 911 “hangups,” or calls without anyone on the line, after an apparent Android phone operating system update. 
by Tim Nelson

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St. Paul nonprofit founder has 'irreducible' drive to help youth of color 

St. Paul nonprofit founder has 'irreducible' drive to help youth of color 

For more than 10 years, the Irreducible Grace Foundation, started by Darlene Fry in 2012, has operated under a singular guiding principle — to give youth of color a safe space to grow and explore their passions.
by Sarah Thamer

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Air quality alert extended until 6 p.m. Tuesday

Air quality alert extended until 6 p.m. Tuesday

Wildfire smoke and ground-level ozone continue in Minnesota. Air quality Monday afternoon has reached the red (unhealthy) level across parts of eastern Minnesota and much of Wisconsin.
by Paul Huttner

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Ever been stuck trying to fix a phone or appliance? A new 'right to repair' law may help

Ever been stuck trying to fix a phone or appliance? A new 'right to repair' law may help

If you’ve ever tried to tinker with your phone or called a local mechanic to fix an appliance, you may have run into a brick wall. Many products require specific parts or directions that companies only give out to licensed repair shops.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Minnesota food companies SunOpta and Seven Sundays team up to combat food waste

Minnesota food companies SunOpta and Seven Sundays team up to combat food waste

SunOpta, a U.S. based, global pioneer fueling the future of sustainable plant-based and fruit-based food and beverages is proud to announce a first-of-its-kind partnership with Seven Sundays, a planet-forward breakfast company known for serving up better breakfast items made with only real ingredients.
by The Associated Press

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Experiential equine therapy comes to Canterbury Park to help heal mental health struggles

Experiential equine therapy comes to Canterbury Park to help heal mental health struggles

Abijah’s is a brand new non-profit in Minnesota that pairs former racehorses with the same people who have taken care of them. Its mission is to address what’s long been an issue in the stable area at racetracks across the country: stable hands who are dealing with addiction, mental health challenges and trauma.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Cube Critics on 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' and 'I Think You Should Leave'

Cube Critics Aron Woldeslassie and Samantha Matsumoto check out "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" and season three of Netflix’s "I Think You Should Leave."
by Aron Woldeslassie and Samantha Matsumoto

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Humid and muggy temps lead to a historic warm May

Humid and muggy temps lead to a historic warm May

Late May has felt like early July as humid and muggy weather lead to some of the highest temps in Minnesota history. Meteorologist Mark Seeley sat down with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to discuss the recent weather.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Minnesota entrepreneur Houston White on creativity, style and his collaboration with Target

Minnesota entrepreneur Houston White on creativity, style and his collaboration with Target

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Minnesota entrepreneur Houston White about his story, his many projects and how he uses his creative work to create community.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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Hennepin Theatre Trust in Minneapolis announces new leadership

Hennepin Theatre Trust in Minneapolis announces new leadership

Todd Duesing becomes the new president and CEO of Hennepin Theatre Trust, aiming to promote diversity and inclusion in Minneapolis arts and entertainment.
by Jacob Aloi

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Air quality alert, scattered thunderstorms Monday, Tuesday; cooler midweek

Air quality alert, scattered thunderstorms Monday, Tuesday; cooler midweek

Monday will again be hot, humid and hazy with smoky skies. An air quality alert is posted for some areas through midnight. Look for scattered thunderstorms on Monday and Tuesday with cooler and drier air moving in for mid to late week.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Dozens of dangerous rail crossings will be eliminated with $570 million in grants

Dozens of dangerous rail crossings will be eliminated with $570 million in grants

The Biden administration is handing out more than $570 million in grants to help eliminate railroad crossings in 32 states just as the industry is increasingly relying on longer and longer trains to cut costs.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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'The Late Americans' is not just a campus novel

'The Late Americans' is not just a campus novel

Brandon Taylor deftly explores the idea of youth's possibilities and the constraints of time, space, class and wealth disparities through the intersecting lives university students and townspeople.
by Thúy Đinh

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Rochester MN condo building site stabilized following structural concerns

About 180 residents were evacuated from a 15-story building Friday afternoon after a structural engineer alerted authorities of unsafe conditions. Some residents will be allowed back into their homes as early as tomorrow, but some units will remain off limits. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Air quality alert early Monday; scattered showers and thunder possible

Air quality alert early Monday; scattered showers and thunder possible

An air quality alert is in effect through 9 a.m. for portions of east-central and southeastern Minnesota. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible Monday and Tuesday before cooler air moves in.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Twins get good news on Royce Lewis after scary somersault, face-first landing

Twins get good news on Royce Lewis after scary somersault, face-first landing

Royce Lewis gave the Minnesota Twins a scare with an inadvertent somersault and a face-first landing. He said afterward he felt like he “ran into a car backward.” But he had no concussion symptoms or significant injury, just a sore shoulder and a scrape on his forehead.
by The Associated Press

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'Road to Healing' tour makes Minnesota stops

'Road to Healing' tour makes Minnesota stops

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland is traveling the country in an effort to uncover stories from federally run boarding schools for Indigenous children and holding events where survivors and their families can share their experiences and seek support.
by MPR News Staff

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Robert Kennedy was killed 55 years ago. How should he be remembered?

Robert Kennedy was killed 55 years ago. How should he be remembered?

On June 5, 1968, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was gunned down in a hotel in Los Angeles. Kennedy, a presidential hopeful who was memorialized as a liberal icon, was complicated and contradictory.
by Ashley Montgomery

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At 86, oldest mortician in Minnesota says it still 'feels good to help'

At 86, oldest mortician in Minnesota says it still 'feels good to help'

A small, northwestern town is home to Minnesota’s oldest licensed mortician, Chuck DuBore. He stays active in the family business because of personal connections developed over a lifetime of burying people.
by Dan Gunderson

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