There’s been a bike boom around the world — including in Minnesota — as people look for ways to get around town, to replace the gym, or just to get out of the house amid the pandemic. And that has contributed to a shortage of bicycles and parts. - Bike sales gear up As the homebound try socially distant exercise - Masks and the outdoor exerciser Advice for runners, bikers, walkers, hikers
Virtual choir performances have become the norm now, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. But the concept was started 10 years ago by composer Eric Whitacre. So who better than him to pick six of his favorite recent virtual choir videos to celebrate the July 19 release of his Virtual Choir 6? His picks are available online via Classical MPR.
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For the first time since mid-March, outsiders will be allowed into Minnesota’s long-term care homes to visit residents. The Minnesota Department of Health put out new guidance Friday that allows residents to designate one person, identified as an “essential caregiver,” to visit inside the residence and to have physical contact with them. The guidance indicates those caregivers would likely be family members or “other, close outside caregivers.” More from MPR News
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The fate of arbitration is set to play out at the state Capitol in the coming weeks, as lawmakers convene for a special session where they’re expected to consider this and other measures to increase police accountability in the wake of George Floyd’s death. - More Police in misconduct cases stay on force through arbitration - Mayors Change Minnesota law, don't let fired cops return to work - Minneapolis police union open to community demands But Kroll staying put
The Minneapolis officer who pressed his knee against George Floyd's neck before he died told him, “it takes a heck of a lot of oxygen to talk” after Floyd pleaded for air around 20 times. That's according to transcripts of body camera video recordings made public Wednesday. - Floyd killing Former officer seeks dismissal of charges
State officials have said repeatedly that COVID-19 testing is free, and that anyone who needs to get tested can get it. But on the ground, that isn’t how it’s worked out for some people. - Wrongly billed Early coronavirus testing restrictions led to some big ER bills - Coronavirus tests Insurers may only pay when they're 'medically necessary' - From March Minn. health plans say they will cover costs of COVID-19 tests
A federal judge rejected a request for an emergency order to delay the process of shutting down the Dakota Access pipeline while attorneys appeal a ruling to shutter the pipeline during the course of an environmental review. - Monday Judge orders Dakota Access pipeline shut down pending review
The southern Minnesota cities of Rochester and Mankato approved new mandates Monday that will require people to wear face masks indoors out in public, in an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19. - Earlier In Rochester, a debate over mandatory masks in Med City - Map Where are face masks required in Minnesota?