Stories from June 23, 2023

Bail set at $1 million for suspect in Minneapolis crash that killed 5
Prosecutors allege Derrick John Thompson was driving 95 miles per hour when he exited Interstate 35W onto Lake Street, ran a red light and broadsided the car with the young women. He faces multiple counts of criminal vehicular homicide.
Bail has been set at a million dollars for the Brooklyn Park man charged with causing a crash that killed five young women in Minneapolis last week.  This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister.
Authorities in Otter Tail County say a 13-year-old boy from the Twin Cities attending a youth summer camp died Thursday afternoon after being hit by a boat.
Dr. Charles Crutchfield remembered for pioneering work, community outreach
The Twin Cities doctor who died earlier this week at the age of 62 was one of the first physicians in the country to recognize the lack of knowledge many dermatologists have about skin conditions in people of color.
The U.S. Navy heard the likely implosion of the missing Titan sub on Sunday
The Navy, which was part of the unified command hunting for the Titan submersible, said it had acoustic data “consistent with an implosion” on Sunday at the start of a five-day search.
Women bootleggers in the time of Prohibition
Journalist and author Jeannette Walls returns with a much-anticipated third novel. “Hang the Moon” follows a fiery young woman trying to maneuver within her own powerful family in Prohibition-era Virginia.
Honey bee losses continue to plague beekeepers
An annual survey of beekeepers shows higher than average honey bee losses over the past year despite beekeepers taking more steps to keep their bees healthy.
Hot Friday; storms in central, northern MN; statewide rain chances Saturday
Friday will be hot and muggy again south with thunderstorms developing in the central and northern parts of Minnesota along with isolated thunderstorm chances south. Saturday brings statewide rain chances with potential severe weather south.
Minnesota experiences its 4th warmest June in history
A large percentage of climate observers have reported less than a half-inch of rainfall this month across the state, but that might change this weekend. Meteorologist Mark Seeley spoke with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about the recent hot, dry weather.  
Minnesota-based 3M has agreed to pay more than $10 billion to resolve lawsuits over contaminated drinking water by PFAS — so-called “forever chemicals.” PFAS are called “forever chemicals” because they don’t degrade in the environment. 3M announced late last year that it planned to stop manufacturing PFAS by the end of 2025.   This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.
3 things to know about Guatemala's elections
Voters will go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new president. But some of the most popular candidates won't be on the ballot.
160 years of sanctuary at Pilgrim Baptist Church
St. Paul’s Pilgrim Baptist Church first formed in 1863 when a group of formerly enslaved people, led by a man named Robert Thomas Hickman, began worshiping together. The historic church is celebrating 160 years this weekend.
What’s your view, post-Roe? Minnesotans share some thoughts
MPR News put calls out on social media asking Minnesotans to reflect on the abortion issue and how their views might have shifted one year after Roe v. Wade was overturned. Here’s what they had to say.