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Stories from July 18, 2023

Minneapolis moves police station, another step toward closure from George Floyd killing

Minneapolis moves police station, another step toward closure from George Floyd killing, and a murder charge has been filed against a man who allegedly ran down a teen in Forest Lake. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota Aurora, MN United to host World Cup watch parties

Minnesota Aurora, MN United to host World Cup watch parties

The U.S. Women’s national team is looking for their third straight world title heading into the 2023 World Cup, which will be hosted in Australia and New Zealand.
by MPR News Staff

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'Not Mobile' podcast investigates mismanagement in Northfield's mobile home park

'Not Mobile' podcast investigates mismanagement in Northfield's mobile home park

In a new investigative podcast called ‘Not Mobile,’ Cait Kelley uncovered how the mishmash of federal, state and local jurisdictions make it close to impossible for most mobile home park residents to get support when corporate park owners don't hold up their end of their deal.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Temporary site plan for Minneapolis police precinct building moves forward

Temporary site plan for Minneapolis police precinct building moves forward

A council committee Tuesday unanimously passed a legislative directive requiring the city to research the merits of adding 3rd Police Precinct officers to the Century Plaza building which is located outside of the precinct's geographic boundaries. 
by Melissa Olson

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Minneapolis native designed Barbie's wardrobe for decades

Minneapolis native designed Barbie's wardrobe for decades

Since her beginning, Barbie has been known for her great outfits. Former Minnesotan Carol Spencer worked as a fashion designer for the Barbie brand for 35 years, and she joined Minnesota Now to talk about her career.
by Ellen Finn, Sam Stroozas and Alex V. Cipolle

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Extreme heat and a changing climate: How to protect ourselves

Extreme heat and a changing climate: How to protect ourselves

Extreme, prolonged heat waves are setting all-time records across the world. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her guests about the dangers of extreme heat, how to protect ourselves and our changing climate.
by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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Suspect charged in Forest Lake hit-and-run crash; family and friends remember teenage victim

Suspect charged in Forest Lake hit-and-run crash; family and friends remember teenage victim

A 17-year-old girl struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver last weekend in Forest Lake is being remembered by family and friends as a loving person who dreamed of going to college and becoming a veterinarian. A suspect has been charged in connection with her death.
by Tim Nelson

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Property damage charge for St. Paul woman suspected in apartment fire

Property damage charge for St. Paul woman suspected in apartment fire

The complaint against Aisha Abdulle, 18, accuses her of lighting fireworks and throwing them in the street and dry grass nearby. They allegedly started a fire that quickly spread to an apartment building.
by MPR News Staff

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Tourists and residents warned to stay inside as deadly heat hits Europe during peak travel season

Tourists and residents warned to stay inside as deadly heat hits Europe during peak travel season

Officials are warning residents and tourists packing Mediterranean destinations to stay indoors during the hottest hours as the second heat wave in as many weeks hits the region and Greece, Spain and Switzerland battle wildfires.
by The Associated Press

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Day and night Phoenix has sweltered from heat that will break a record for American cities

Day and night Phoenix has sweltered from heat that will break a record for American cities

Phoenix's relentless streak of dangerously hot days is finally poised to smash a record for major U.S. cities on Tuesday, the 19th straight day the desert city is to see the temperature soar to 110 degrees Fahrenheit or more.
by The Associated Press

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In Malaysia, a mom is contesting her kids' conversion to Islam. It's a landmark case

In Malaysia, a mom is contesting her kids' conversion to Islam. It's a landmark case

The children were converted by their father after the parents divorced. The case has thrown into sharp relief the ethnic and religious identity markers that form the bedrock of Malaysian policy.
by Emily Feng

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Owatonna mayor faces pressure to resign or meet LGBTQ+ group's demands after his comments on Pride

Owatonna mayor faces pressure to resign or meet LGBTQ+ group's demands after his comments on Pride

Members of an LGBTQ+ advocacy group are calling on the mayor of Owatonna, Minn., to either meet their demands or resign. That comes after Mayor Tom Kuntz asked pastors at a church that held a Pride event on July 8 if there would be stripper poles in the sanctuary.
by The Associated Press

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Brooklyn Center unveils design for memorial to Daunte Wright

Brooklyn Center unveils design for memorial to Daunte Wright

The city of Brooklyn Center has released its plans for a memorial to Daunte Wright, near where the 20-year-old Black man was shot and killed during a traffic stop in 2021. 
by Tim Nelson

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Unhealthy air quality in northwestern Minnesota; storms possible western Minnesota late Tuesday

Unhealthy air quality in northwestern Minnesota; storms possible western Minnesota late Tuesday

Tuesday will be a lovely day with seasonable temperatures and low humidity for most of Minnesota. Wildfire smoke has returned to northwestern Minnesota, where evening thunderstorms are possible as well. Scattered thunderstorms likely Wednesday.
by Bill Endersen

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Several cars from freight train derail in northern Minnesota

Several cars from a freight train derailed Monday night in northern Minnesota. Two of the cars were carrying hazardous materials but there were no reports of leaks, injuries or evacuations.
by Andrew Krueger and Tim Nelson

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Dry, seasonable Tuesday; storms likely Wednesday

Dry, seasonable Tuesday; storms likely Wednesday

A very pleasant July Tuesday except for some smoke in the northwest. Scattered storms likely Tuesday night and Wednesday.
by Bill Endersen

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Frey recommends 3rd Precinct police station not go back to Lake Street or nearby — for now

The City of Minneapolis is scrapping proposals to return the 3rd Police Precinct station to its former place on Lake Street or find the precinct a new home near 26th and Minnehaha avenues. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Mariners get clutch 2-out hits from Kelenic and Suárez in a 7-6 win over the Twins

Mariners get clutch 2-out hits from Kelenic and Suárez in a 7-6 win over the Twins

Jarred Kelenic’s two-run single capped Seattle’s big fifth inning against All-Star Sonny Gray, and Eugenio Suárez added a two-run homer in the seventh as the Mariners beat the Minnesota Twins 7-6. 
by The Associated Press

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MnDOT details plans for the future of I-94

MnDOT details plans for the future of I-94

Minnesotans can give their feedback on what to do with a busy stretch of I-94 between Minneapolis and St. Paul.
by Nina Moini

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Frey recommends 3rd Police Precinct station not go back to Lake Street or nearby — for now

Frey recommends 3rd Police Precinct station not go back to Lake Street or nearby — for now

The City of Minneapolis is scrapping proposals to return the 3rd Police Precinct station to its former place on Lake Street or find the precinct a new home near 26th and Minnehaha avenues.
by Melissa Olson

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