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Stories from August 1, 2024

Patrol investigation clears Minnesota state trooper of wrongdoing in fatal shooting

Patrol investigation clears Minnesota state trooper of wrongdoing in fatal shooting

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty dismissed the case against trooper Ryan Londregan after an outside law firm determined that a jury was unlikely to convict him in the death of Ricky Cobb II.
by Matt Sepic

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Walz waiting on VP announcement; new straw purchases law

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is among those awaiting word on the Kamala Harris vice presidential selection but hasn't acknowledged if he's a contender for the Democratic ticket. And a new law taking effect today increases the penalty for people who illegally purchase firearms in Minnesota for someone ineligible to possess them.
by Emily Reese

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Edina officials deny claim that police asked for man in crisis be injected with ketamine

Edina officials deny claim that police asked for man in crisis be injected with ketamine

In court filings and emails, Edina city officials say that the decision to administer the sedative to Kyle Moore during a 2019 arrest was made by a paramedic, not a police officer. However, a police report shows that an officer requested paramedics to respond with the medication “in order to gain control of the male.”
by Jon Collins

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Minnesota State Fair announces new rides, accessibility measures and more

Minnesota State Fair announces new rides, accessibility measures and more

With three weeks until the gates open, the State Fair has announced new rides, accessibility measures, food competitions, and other features for this year’s event. Here’s what’s new.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Minnesotan Regan Smith wins silver in women's 200-meter butterfly

Minnesotan Regan Smith wins silver in women's 200-meter butterfly

Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh has claimed her second gold medal of the Paris Olympics with another dominating performance. She romped to victory in the 200-meter butterfly while dealing Minnesotan Regan Smith another runner-up finish.
by The Associated Press

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St. Paul gymnast Suni Lee wins bronze at individual all-around final title, Biles wins gold

St. Paul gymnast Suni Lee wins bronze at individual all-around final title, Biles wins gold

Biles, who won gold earlier this week as part of the team all-around final, now has six Olympic gold medals (plus a silver and two bronze). Those nine medals are the most by a U.S. Olympic gymnast.
by Becky Sullivan

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz coy on VP vetting, says attention is surreal

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz coy on VP vetting, says attention is surreal

Days ahead of an expected announcement on Kamala Harris’ running mate, Tim Walz declined to say if he is being considered for the post. Reports indicate he’s on a short list of candidates still in the running.
by Dana Ferguson

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Flying cars in Minnesota? ‘Jetson's law’ could pave the way

Flying cars in Minnesota? ‘Jetson's law’ could pave the way

Several new laws go into effect Thursday in Minnesota. One of them is “Jetson’s law,” named after the 1960’s space age cartoon. The law includes provisions for the use of flying cars.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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CEO of Minnesota’s largest adult-use marijuana operation reflects on one year of legalization

CEO of Minnesota’s largest adult-use marijuana operation reflects on one year of legalization

Today marks one year of legalized recreational marijuana. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Zach Wilson, CEO of the White Earth operation known as Waabigwan Mashkiki, to reflect on this first year and look forward to what's next.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Columbia University threatened with subpoenas over U.S. House antisemitism investigation

Columbia University threatened with subpoenas over U.S. House antisemitism investigation

A Republican-led House committee says it would issue subpoenas to Columbia University to get documents it requested months ago for its investigation into reports of antisemitism on campus.
by Barbara Sprunt

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Amid ‘culture of harassment and violence,’ Minnesota poll workers get new protections

Amid ‘culture of harassment and violence,’ Minnesota poll workers get new protections

New privacy protections for Minnesota poll workers and election officials went into effect Thursday, building on two years of testimony at the state Legislature.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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A road trip in an electric vehicle doesn't have to be nerve-wracking anymore

A road trip in an electric vehicle doesn't have to be nerve-wracking anymore

Many people get range anxiety thinking about taking a long car trip in an EV. But a lot of money has gone into improving roadside chargers. We tried them out for ourselves during a 1,000-mile drive.
by Camila Domonoske

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A conspicuously dressed-down shooter won Olympic silver. Then he went viral

A conspicuously dressed-down shooter won Olympic silver. Then he went viral

Five-time Olympian Yusuf Dikec shot his way to silver with regular eyeglasses and a hand in his pocket. His casual style impressed viewers and had many jokingly wondering whether he might be a hitman.
by Rachel Treisman

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10 disability advocates from Minnesota fighting for equity

10 disability advocates from Minnesota fighting for equity

In celebration of Disability Pride Month in July, MPR News highlighted people throughout the month with disabilities who are working to make Minnesota more inclusive and accessible for everyone. From a Minneapolis school board member to a Paralympian, we aimed to capture a wide range of people with a diversity of experiences.
by Nina Moini

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U.S. and Russia complete biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history, freeing Gershkovich and Whelan

U.S. and Russia complete biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history, freeing Gershkovich and Whelan

The United States and Russia have made their biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history. Moscow on Thursday released U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich and Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan along with dissidents including Vladimir Kara-Murza in a multinational deal officials say has set two dozen people free.
by The Associated Press

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Hollywood's video game performers head to the picket line over AI protections

Hollywood's video game performers head to the picket line over AI protections

Hollywood’s video game performers are heading to the Warner Bros. Studios lot to picket against what they call an unwillingness from top gaming companies to protect voice actors and motion capture workers equally against the unregulated use of artificial intelligence.
by The Associated Press

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Don't expect a balloon drop quite yet. How the virtual roll call to nominate Kamala Harris will work

Don't expect a balloon drop quite yet. How the virtual roll call to nominate Kamala Harris will work

Delegates to the Democratic National Convention will officially select their nominee for president as early as Thursday, but unlike in past years, they won’t do so in the raucous party atmosphere of the convention floor or even during the convention itself.
by The Associated Press

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Storms roll through Minnesota. Walz waits for VP nominee news from Harris

Severe thunderstorms rolled across parts of Minnesota Wednesday. Some storms produced large hail. Several potential vice presidential candidates, including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, are waiting for an announcement by likely presidential Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.
by Phil Picardi

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Why the U.S. government is spending $7 billion on solar for low-income homes

Why the U.S. government is spending $7 billion on solar for low-income homes

Solar energy can reduce climate pollution and electric bills. The U.S. government will soon start giving out $7 billion in grants for solar programs for low-income homes, like this program with nonprofit GRID Alternatives.
by Julia Simon

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State’s 1st legal cannabis dispensary celebrates anniversary, seeks new ways to reach customers

State’s 1st legal cannabis dispensary celebrates anniversary, seeks new ways to reach customers

Last August, Red Lake Nation opened NativeCare, a seed-to-sale cannabis operation. The state’s first cannabis dispensary has hired new leadership and will embark on a campaign to educate customers about the benefits of cannabis.
by Melissa Olson

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We’ve been here before: With Walz maneuvering, there’s another Minnesotan in the VP mix

We’ve been here before: With Walz maneuvering, there’s another Minnesotan in the VP mix

Gov. Tim Walz is on the short list for likely Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris as she chooses a running mate. Walz is just the latest Minnesota politician to get a hard look for the No. 2 job.
by Mark Zdechlik

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