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Minneapolis commission considers a new Police Department proposal

July 27, 2020

An alternative to a move by the Minneapolis City Council to remove the Police Department from the city's charter is in the works. The Minneapolis Charter Commission will listen to public testimony Monday evening on its own measure that does not make changes on the same scale as the City Council's amendment. - Friday Minneapolis council shifts police media duties to city staff - Wednesday Mpls. budget committee approves cuts in police funding - Minneapolis residents ask Dismantle the police — then what?

COVID-19 brings surge of visitors — and some messes — to BWCA

July 26, 2020

The BWCA and the surrounding Superior National Forest in far northern Minnesota are seeing a surge in visitors this summer. With activities canceled and other trips on hold, vacationers are flocking to the area for the kinds of outdoors getaways that naturally allow for social distancing. That's good news for outfitters. But some of those campers are wreaking havoc. - Boundary Waters newbie? Here's how to eat, plan, paddle and get home - The trail less traveled Where to find Minnesota parks that are off the beaten path - Outside in Minnesota Prepare you for your next outdoor adventure

What we didn't learn in history class

July 26, 2020

Many Minnesotans are reexamining what they learned in their history textbooks and what was left out, like Juneteenth and the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921. While this isn’t a new conversation, more educators are starting to rethink how to teach a more complete history of the United States that includes experiences from Black and Indigenous people and other communities of color. Listen to the online audio: What we didn't learn in history class

Minnesota’s mask mandate: What you need to know

July 25, 2020

After calls from public health officials and several days of signaling support for a statewide mask order, Gov. Tim Walz Wednesday finally issued a rule requiring people to wear masks or face coverings in public indoor spaces in Minnesota.   More than half of U.S. states have issued similar mandates. So have most major Minnesota cities, including Minneapolis and St. Paul, Duluth, Rochester and St. Cloud.  - Map Where were face masks already required - Nationwide Which states have face mask requirements - Read Executive order mandating masks

Listen to cellist Amit Peled re-create a Pablo Casals concert 100 years later

July 25, 2020

On March 18, 1918, cellist Pablo Casals performed in Duluth as a part of Matinee Musicale. 100 years later, cellist Amit Peled re-created that program on the exact same cello. Listen to that performance now. - Matinee Musicale Listen to Lynn Harrell's recital in Duluth - Matinee Musicale More performances from Duluth

Minneapolis budget committee approves cuts in police funding

July 24, 2020

A majority of people calling into a public hearing Wednesday urge the Minneapolis City Council to make much deeper cuts to the Police Department’s $193 million budget. - Minneapolis residents ask Dismantle the police — then what? - Ballot question passion Hundreds call in on removing police from the city's charter

Minnesota’s mask mandate: What you need to know

July 23, 2020

Here’s what you need to know about Minnesota’s mask mandate and what face coverings do to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. - Yes, wearing masks helps Here's why - More FAQs Is a homemade mask effective? And what's the best way to wear one? - A user's guide to masks What's best at protecting others (and yourself)

How decision to resume school might affect Minnesota’s communities of color

July 23, 2020

Minnesota officials have told schools to prepare for three different scenarios for resuming classes in the fall. None of these options is an ideal choice for most students. And the reality for students of color is likely to have a disproportionate impact on their health, families and education. - Poll Very few Americans back full school reopening