Amid growing calls for police reform in the wake of Floyd’s death, law enforcement agencies around the country are rethinking their expectations for officers who witness misconduct by fellow officers. Some departments, including St. Paul, are planning to train officers to speak up when they see a colleague do wrong.
- MPD Records suggest scarce training on dangers of improper restraints
- 'Freedom Fighters' look to shed 'scary' image, solidify role in the community
- Police reform Officer licensing agency to audit practices
Minnesota voters will finalize November’s ballot in the Aug. 11 primary election. The first statewide election amid the pandemic will look different than voters are accustomed to, and election officials are preaching patience.
- Masks, curbside voting and more How to vote safely in person
- Don’t let COVID-19 stop your vote Here’s how to vote by mail in Minnesota
As a new school year begins this week in some states, many working parents are struggling to balance their jobs with their children’s school work as the coronavirus pandemic continues to cause upheaval in school districts around the country.
- Back to school Walz's plan stresses in-classroom teaching, flexibility to shift
- Minnesota’s rules for going back to school What you need to know
- For Minnesotans School plan brings more questions than answers
March arrived with a projected $1.5 billion surplus; a state estimate released Friday said the revenue shortfall would reach $4.7 billion for the next two years.
- States are broke and many are eyeing massive cuts Here's how yours is doing
The public might not know the winner of the presidential race on Election Day because of a massive shift to voting by mail during the coronavirus pandemic. That’s because mail ballots take longer to count because of security procedures and laws in some states that limit when they can be processed.
- Trump floats November election delay But it won't happen
- Fact check Trump spreads unfounded claims about voting by mail
Now that schools have guidance on reopening from the state, one Rochester, Minn., elementary is already in session, providing a glimpse of what the classroom could look like for many in September.
- Guidelines Minnesota’s rules for going back to school: What you need to know
- Back to school Walz's plan stresses in-classroom teaching, flexibility to shift
- Tell MPR News What are you planning to do this fall?
Get the latest news, resources, guides and tips to help you stay up to date on the coronavirus pandemic and how to navigate what Gov. Tim Walz called “our new normal.”
- FAQ Minnesota's mask mandate
- Tracking the spread Comparing COVID-19 in Minnesota and its neighbors in Upper Midwest
The Lakes Area Music Festival usually attracts attendees and musicians from across the country to Brainerd to share in world-class, live classical performances. This year, from July 31 to Aug. 16, organizers are live-streaming the concerts online for a unique festival experience. Watch them live on Classical MPR's Facebook page!
- More Met Opera star David Portillo performs at LAMF
- Watch LAMF performances on Classical MPR's Facebook page
With little more than guidance from the state government for how to handle the upcoming school year, many Minnesotans remain in limbo for how their lives will look in a month.
- MPR News with Kerri Miller Minnesotans react after state releases fall school guidance
- MPR News with Angela Davis What's next for Minnesota schools?
- Minnesota’s rules for going back to school What you need to know
- Back to school Walz's plan stresses in-classroom teaching, flexibility to shift
“It’s gonna be a first day of school unlike any we’ve seen,” Walz said Thursday as he unveiled what he described as a localized, data-driven — but “not perfect” — plan for the fall.
- In Minneapolis Students likely to start year remotely
- Racial disparities How decision to resume school might affect Minnesota’s communities of color
- Can online learning be better this fall? These educators think so
