The Minneapolis commission's chair did not guarantee finishing before a crucial deadline to make the November ballot. - Minneapolis residents ask Dismantle the police — then what?
The newest counts come as officials worry about new outbreaks if people ease up on safety measures over the holiday. - Map Where are face masks required in Minnesota? - Minnesota is loosening its COVID-19 restrictions Here's what you need to know
Faced with angry, violent protesters after George Floyd’s death, Minneapolis city leaders made the unprecedented decision to abandon a police station. It marked not only the further erosion of the department’s relationship with the community, but perhaps the beginning of a shift in American policing. - May 28 Mpls. police precinct overrun in night of fury, fire - June 16 Man arrested in Colorado charged in Minneapolis police fire
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Minnesotans are stepping out of their homes and into the warm weather as COVID-19 rules ease. The disease, though, is still with us. Here’s how to make sure you don’t become part of the pandemic. - Taking a trip to visit grandparents or older relatives? Tips to reduce the risk - Want to see friends and family? Here’s what to consider
The memorial for George Floyd has become a central location for people to gather and share their experiences. Two of our photographers set out to help people capture images of themselves there. - Earlier this month Community voices on the aftermath of George Floyd's killing - Beyond protests 5 more ways to channel anger into action to fight racism - Full coverage from MPR News The killing of George Floyd
A coronavirus vaccine could become ineffective if the virus were to undergo certain genetic changes. But so far, so good: Scientists see no evidence that's happening.
As the U.S. begins to open back up, coronavirus clusters — where multiple people contract COVID-19 at the same event or location — are popping up all over the country. And despite drawing massive crowds, protests against police violence and racial injustice in Washington state weren't among those clusters.
For Pride Month, we're shining a light on contemporary queer composers to support and listen to. Check out these 10 artists whom you should add to your regular classical listening. - NPR Musical perspectives on 50 years of Pride - -
The COVID-19 pandemic has touched all but one of Minnesota’s 87 counties — but it hasn’t hit all parts of the state equally. Here’s a breakdown of the cumulative cases per capita in each of Minnesota’s major regions. - How I read COVID-19 data A primer from MPR News' data reporter - May update on MN's modeling Major effect of quarantine is delaying peak, not preventing it