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Stories from July 5, 2024

30 people arrested amid July 4 chaos in Minneapolis

30 people arrested amid July 4 chaos in Minneapolis

Police arrested 30 people and cited five others amid a night of chaos that centered around the Dinkytown neighborhood. The suspects range in age from 15 to 23; the majority are adults.
by Matt Sepic

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Minnesota GOP candidate under fire for remarks; Rondo group cuts ties with chef Sutherland

The endorsed Minnesota Republican Party candidate for U.S. Senate is coming under fire for comments regarded as anti-Semitic. A nonprofit in St. Paul’s Rondo neighborhood said today that it’s canceling its partnership with Justin Sutherland after prosecutors charged the celebrity chef with making violent threats toward his girlfriend. Sutherland’s attorney says the charges are “riddled with false truths.”
by Emily Reese

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Arts Briefs: Leadership change at Minnesota Orchestra

Arts Briefs: Leadership change at Minnesota Orchestra

Arts Briefs: Leadership change at Minnesota Orchestra; Plus: Black grandmothers in White Bear Lake and the Minnesota Dance Theatre and School picks a new program director.
by Max Sparber

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Rapidan Dam partial failure sent more than a century’s worth of sediment pollution downstream

Rapidan Dam partial failure sent more than a century’s worth of sediment pollution downstream

Rapidan Dam’s partial failure sent an estimated 11.6 million cubic yards of sediment downstream. Experts are worried about its ecological impacts and say it could take years to fully understand them.
by Hannah Yang

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The shadow fighters of the Civil War

The shadow fighters of the Civil War

Historian Patrick O’Donnell spotted an intriguing roadside marker and then spent six years researching a part of the Civil War long forgotten. His new book, “The Unvanquished,” tells the story shape-shifting spies, fearless guerilla fighters and military leaders straight out of a movie.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Sharply contrasted GOP candidates vie for Senate nod against Klobuchar

Sharply contrasted GOP candidates vie for Senate nod against Klobuchar

Minnesota Republicans have routinely run into an electoral buzzsaw against Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar. This year, they’re conflicted over who to put up against the three-term incumbent looking for a fourth.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Cats on leashes ... yes, it’s a thing

Cats on leashes ... yes, it’s a thing

For some cats, leashed walks “can certainly create environmental enrichment, get them some more exercise,” says veterinarian Grace Cater. Other cats? Not so much.
by Chloe Veltman

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Minnesota hits a state rainfall record

Minnesota hits a state rainfall record

Some Minnesota communities could see at least 50 inches of total precipitation for the year if trends continue the same way they have been since the start of 2024.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Morning Announcements for July 5

Morning Announcements for July 5

Here are the morning announcements for Friday, July 5, 2024.

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Biden is still weighing whether to stay in the race, Hawaii governor says

Biden is still weighing whether to stay in the race, Hawaii governor says

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, a Democrat and a close ally of President Biden, says it's still unclear whether Biden will maintain his bid for a second term. "The president has to make this decision," Green told NPR.
by Brian Mann and Ailsa Chang

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Minneapolis Parks week-long strike. AI in police departments

Minneapolis Parks workers began a week-long strike Thursday with a kickoff party, rally and march. They’re asking for better pay and safety protections. And the Bloomington Police Department is looking into how artificial intelligence can help them, after the Mall of America announced it will start using AI facial recognition.
by Phil Picardi

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Bonner scores 24 to lift Connecticut Sun past Minnesota Lynx 78-73

Bonner scores 24 to lift Connecticut Sun past Minnesota Lynx 78-73

DeWanna Bonner scored 24 points, Alyssa Thomas had 14 assists, 13 points and 10 rebounds, while DiJonai Carrington made big plays down the stretch to help the Connecticut Sun hold off the Minnesota Lynx 78-73. 
by The Associated Press

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Meet the Democrats seen as up-and-comers for 2028 — or maybe sooner

Meet the Democrats seen as up-and-comers for 2028 — or maybe sooner

President Biden says he's staying in the 2024 race. But if he were to change his mind, here are some of the Democrats viewed as potential candidates, whether it's this year or in 2028.
by Deepa Shivaram

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With pro soccer calling, Minnesota Aurora works to keep its summer vibe alive

With pro soccer calling, Minnesota Aurora works to keep its summer vibe alive

Minnesota Aurora’s built a reputation as a community-driven team with players who come to compete, enjoy Twin Cities summers and soak up the love of a dedicated fan base. With the team now on a path to going pro, fans and players know big changes may follow.
by Sam Stroozas

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Bloomington police chief discusses police car karaoke and AI facial recognition at Mall of America

Bloomington police chief discusses police car karaoke and AI facial recognition at Mall of America

Bloomington Police Chief Booker T. Hodges says he takes “the blame or credit” for a new YouTube series he hopes will get the public to pay attention to issues they might not otherwise while having a little fun.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Cube Critics discuss ‘The Bikeriders’ and ‘Atlas’

Cube Critics discuss ‘The Bikeriders’ and ‘Atlas’

Cube Critics Max Sparber and Matt Mikus discuss a brand new ‘60s outlaw motorcyclist film and a film about really big robot that feels like it was written by a robot.
by Max Sparber and Matt Mikus

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