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History Theatre Radio Hour: Hubert Humphrey's contentious relationship with LBJ
A short radio play by Jeffrey Hatcher called “All the Way with LBJ,” followed by discussion with former Vice President Walter Mondale, former Minnesota Attorney General Hubert “Skip” Humphrey and historian Hy Berman.
Radio Camp 2021: Youth staying resilient and fighting for change in trying times
From teen activists to sports players and the youngest member ever elected to St. Paul’s City Council, 16 students from diverse background showcase stories of youth empowering each other and making changes in their lives and communities — through inspiring, sound-rich radio storytelling.
Minnesota lawmakers reach tentative deal on police accountability measures
The bipartisan agreement includes restrictions on no-knock warrants, on confidential informants and jailhouse witnesses, and on the ability of police to seize suspects’ property. But the bill doesn’t contain the far-reaching changes that many activists had demanded.
Heat brings more reports of dead fish in Minnesota lakes
It's not uncommon for the DNR to get reports of large numbers of dead fish floating in Minnesota lakes in spring and summer. But fish die-offs have been more frequent and widespread than usual, as temperatures soared to record highs in June across much of Minnesota.
June 27 update on COVID-19 in MN: Average daily case count drops below 100
Minnesota’s average daily COVID-19 case count over the past week has now dropped below 100 — the lowest level seen since the earliest weeks of the pandemic. But the vaccination pace remains at a crawl.
June 25 update on COVID-19 in MN: Hospitalizations fall; vaccinations stall
With new and active cases and hospital admissions trending at or near their April 2020 lows, Minnesota’s most recent COVID-19 data continues to paint a picture of a receding pandemic. Vaccinations, however, are stuck at crawl.