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Stories from August 9, 2024

Special education support staff can get fully licensed teaching degrees through new apprenticeship program

Special education support staff can get fully licensed teaching degrees through new apprenticeship program

Starting Monday, public schools in Minneapolis, North Branch and Owatonna are partnering with Minnesota State University, Mankato to launch “The Forward Together: Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program. The goal: address the demand for special education teachers in urban and rural school districts amid an educator shortage. 
by Hannah Yang

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Japan’s b-girl Ami wins Olympic breaking’s first gold medal

Japan’s b-girl Ami wins Olympic breaking’s first gold medal

Japan’s b-girl Ami won gold at the Olympics’ first breaking event by spinning, flipping and toprocking past a field of 16 dancers Friday in a high-energy competition that may not return for future Games.
by The Associated Press

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A Septemberlike weekend ahead

A Septemberlike weekend ahead

A relatively cool Canadian air mass lingers this weekend. Temperatures will warm gradually into next week.
by Paul Huttner

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How Tim Walz went from 'Blue Dog Democrat' to progressive champion

How Tim Walz went from 'Blue Dog Democrat' to progressive champion

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a series of progressive policies into law while in office. Democrats hope his record is a boon to the presidential ticket, but Republicans say he's too liberal.
by Clay Masters

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Higher rainfall, lower gas prices in Minnesota this year

Many parts of Minnesota have already surpassed their annual average rainfalls, and some heavy precipitation this week only added to that. And gas prices in Minnesota are lower this summer than one year ago.
by Emily Reese

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Anishinaabemowin heard in a galaxy far, far away

Anishinaabemowin heard in a galaxy far, far away

The premiere of “Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope,” dubbed in Anishinaabemowin, hits Canada.

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Man who attacked police at the U.S. Capitol with poles gets 20 years, one of longest Jan. 6 sentences

Man who attacked police at the U.S. Capitol with poles gets 20 years, one of longest Jan. 6 sentences

A California man with a history of political violence was sentenced on Friday to 20 years in prison for repeatedly attacking police with flagpoles and other makeshift weapons during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
by The Associated Press

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Oldest Black-owned newspaper in Minnesota turning 90 years old

Oldest Black-owned newspaper in Minnesota turning 90 years old

On Aug. 10, 1934, the Minneapolis Spokesman and the St. Paul Recorder began printing news for what was then a small, but growing, Black community. The papers would later be combined into the Minnesota Spokesman.
by Brandt Williams

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Weekend forecast: Cool, crisp and dry

Weekend forecast: Cool, crisp and dry

Friday afternoon temperatures continue to range from the 60s to low 70s. Winds will continue out of the northwest. Very isolated rain chances are possible up north into Friday evening.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Is COVID endemic yet? Yep, says the CDC. Here’s what that means

Is COVID endemic yet? Yep, says the CDC. Here’s what that means

The nation — and Olympic athletes, like Noah Lyles — are in another summer surge of COVID infections. CDC officials say the virus has become endemic. That means it is here to stay in a predictable way.
by Rob Stein

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A win for the Harris-Walz ticket would also mean the country’s first Native American female governor

A win for the Harris-Walz ticket would also mean the country’s first Native American female governor

If Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, are elected this fall, not only would a woman of color lead the country for the first time, but a Native woman would govern a state for the first time in U.S. history too.
by The Associated Press

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State GOP leader calls Harris-Walz agenda ‘extreme,’ out of touch with rural voters

State GOP leader calls Harris-Walz agenda ‘extreme,’ out of touch with rural voters

“I think that he does very minimal to reach out across the aisle or directly,” Demuth said. “So I don’t think that plays very well, especially in greater Minnesota, when they hear that he is not available and willing to work for all Minnesotans.”
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Tornadoes touch down after severe weather earlier in the week

Tornadoes touch down after severe weather earlier in the week

The beginning of August had tornadoes touching down in parts of Minnesota. Climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley talked about the severe weather in his weekly chat with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Morning Announcements for Aug. 9

Morning Announcements for Aug. 9

Here are the morning announcements for Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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I-35E construction closures begin. Fort Snelling State Park reopens after flooding

Construction will close parts of Interstate 35E for two weekends starting Friday night. And after being closed for more than a month due to river flooding, Fort Snelling State Park in the Twin Cities is open again. 
by Phil Picardi

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Another cool day Friday with a pleasant weekend ahead

Another cool day Friday with a pleasant weekend ahead

It’ll feel like another late September day with highs mostly in the 60s to low 70s. It’ll be breezy again with spotty sprinkles in northeastern Minnesota. The weekend will be pleasant. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Democratic primary for west metro seat will tee up special Senate election

Democratic primary for west metro seat will tee up special Senate election

The seat opened after former state Sen. Kelly Morrison stepped down to run for Minnesota’s 3rd Congressional District seat. Morrison’s departure left the state Senate split 33-33. 
by Ellie Roth

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The MacRostie Art Center: A hub for art in Grand Rapids

The MacRostie Art Center: A hub for art in Grand Rapids

Katie Marshall has led the MacRostie Art Center in Grand Rapids, Minn., for 13 years, making it a welcoming community hub that hosts diverse exhibitions and supports local and Native artists.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Review: Vinai gives you a big Vang for your buck

Review: Vinai gives you a big Vang for your buck

After five years of development, Chef Yia Vang’s restaurant Vinai has opened in northeast Minneapolis. Jacob Aloi reviews.
by Jacob Aloi

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