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Stories from July 23, 2024

Federal money to tackle food waste and climate pollution flows to Minnesota in the fall

Federal money to tackle food waste and climate pollution flows to Minnesota in the fall

The state is set to receive a $200 million grant to reduce food waste and climate pollution, Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday. Officials say money will go toward projects that decarbonize food systems while keeping Minnesotans sustainably fed.
by Cari Spencer

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Former Rainbow Health employee says sudden closure of HIV clinic is a ‘huge loss’

Former Rainbow Health employee says sudden closure of HIV clinic is a ‘huge loss’

Members of the HIV-positive community and the providers who served them at Rainbow Health are in shock after the organization’s abrupt closure last week after more than 40 years in service.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Democrats behind ‘Abandon Biden’ campaign hesitate to support Harris for president

Democrats behind ‘Abandon Biden’ campaign hesitate to support Harris for president

It just took a day for Vice President Kamala Harris to gain enough support from delegates to the Democratic National Convention to seemingly become their presidential nominee. But not everyone is ready to fast-track Harris’ candidacy.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Speaker Hortman praises Harris’ ‘cool aunt appeal,’ hopeful of down-ballot boost

Speaker Hortman praises Harris’ ‘cool aunt appeal,’ hopeful of down-ballot boost

Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman says she expects Vice President Kamala Harris, not former President Donald Trump, to have coattails in the North Star state.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Delta still canceling flights at the Minneapolis airport on Tuesday

Dozens more Delta Air Lines flights to and from the Twin Cities were canceled Tuesday as the airline works to untangle itself from last Friday’s global tech outage. Federal officials are now investigating how Delta is treating its passengers amid the tech issues. Also, former President Trump plans to stump with his running mate JD Vance in St. Cloud this weekend.
by Emily Reese

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‘The Kamala Harris Project’ has been closely tracking the tenure of the VP

‘The Kamala Harris Project’ has been closely tracking the tenure of the VP

Vice President Kamala Harris is on track to secure the democratic nomination. According to an Associated Press survey, Harris has the support of well more than 1,976 delegates she’ll need to win on a first ballot.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Largest Sherlock Holmes collection in the world celebrates 50 years at University of Minnesota

Largest Sherlock Holmes collection in the world celebrates 50 years at University of Minnesota

Did you know Minnesota is home to the largest collection of Sherlock Holmes books and media in the entire world? The curator of the collection joined Minnesota Now to talk about Holmes’ enduring appeal.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Minnesota is home to more than half of senior co-op living in the country. Here’s why

Minnesota is home to more than half of senior co-op living in the country. Here’s why

For the past few decades, senior housing co-operatives have become an appealing option for middle-income people who are aging but don’t need the 24/7 care of a nursing home. The idea for senior-specific housing co-ops originated right here in Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer and CJ Younger

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Minnesota law enforcement group files ethics complaint against Hennepin County Attorney

Minnesota law enforcement group files ethics complaint against Hennepin County Attorney

A Minnesota law enforcement group has filed an ethics complaint against Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, claiming her actions in prosecuting a state trooper in the fatal shooting of a motorist violated rules of professional conduct.
by MPR News Staff

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Trump to appear in Minnesota alongside his new vice presidential candidate this weekend in St. Cloud

Trump to appear in Minnesota alongside his new vice presidential candidate this weekend in St. Cloud

It will be former President Donald Trump’s second trip to Minnesota this year as he seeks to put the state in the GOP column for the first time in more than a half of a century.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Secret Service director steps down after assassination attempt against ex-President Trump at rally

Secret Service director steps down after assassination attempt against ex-President Trump at rally

The director of the Secret Service is stepping down from her job following the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump that unleashed intensifying outcry about how the agency tasked with protecting current and former presidents could fail in its core mission.
by The Associated Press

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Punishing people for sleeping and camping in public spaces 

Punishing people for sleeping and camping in public spaces 

MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that gives local governments the right to criminally punish people for sleeping and camping in public spaces.
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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Meet the summer Olympians and Paralympians with Minnesota ties headed for Paris

Meet the summer Olympians and Paralympians with Minnesota ties headed for Paris

More than 40 athletes competing in the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic games, representing various countries, have connections to Minnesota. Whether they live here, train here or were born here, here’s your chance to learn about the Minnesota ties at the Paris Games.
by Matt Mikus

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Harris and Biden changes on ticket won't impact Minnesota election operations

Minnesota's top elections official says President Joe Biden's decision to not seek a second term will will have no effect on voting operations in the state. And the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents has approved changes to several administrative policies related to sex discrimination.
by Elena See

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Vikings start camp grieving the loss of Khyree Jackson, and honoring rookie's life

Vikings start camp grieving the loss of Khyree Jackson, and honoring rookie's life

Khyree Jackson was supposed to report to training camp this week with the rest of the Minnesota Vikings draft class. The team is instead grieving the death of the fourth-round pick out of Oregon. 
by The Associated Press

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Vikings put Hockenson on PUP list to start camp with star tight end still rehabbing from ACL repair

Vikings put Hockenson on PUP list to start camp with star tight end still rehabbing from ACL repair

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson was placed on the physically unable to perform list as expected for the beginning of training camp. His recovery from a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee is not yet complete.
by The Associated Press

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Twins top Phillies 7-2, after Ober rebounds from Harper's early 2-run homer to finish 7 innings

Twins top Phillies 7-2, after Ober rebounds from Harper's early 2-run homer to finish 7 innings

Minnesota starter Bailey Ober rebounded from Bryce Harper’s two-run homer for Philadelphia in the first to settle in for seven innings, and the Twins beat the Phillies 7-2.
by The Associated Press

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Biles, Osaka and Phelps spoke up about mental health. Has anything changed for the Paris Olympics?

Biles, Osaka and Phelps spoke up about mental health. Has anything changed for the Paris Olympics?

Athletes heading to the Paris Olympics have more access than ever to resources in the once-taboo realm of mental health and many sound more willing than ever to use them. 
by The Associated Press

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In Minnesota’s deep red 7th District, Otter Tail County GOP feuds over pretty much everything

In Minnesota’s deep red 7th District, Otter Tail County GOP feuds over pretty much everything

There’s a feud unfolding among Republicans in northwest Minnesota. The Otter Tail County GOP is currently deeply divided, with traditional area Republicans pitted against a more conservative, activist faction of the local GOP.
by Catharine Richert

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Secretary of State: Law is clear on what Biden’s exit means for Minnesota ballots

Secretary of State: Law is clear on what Biden’s exit means for Minnesota ballots

Secretary of State Steve Simon is responsible for ensuring that Minnesota has a smooth and fair election this fall. With President Joe Biden exiting the race just a month before the Democratic National Convention, one name on the ballot is now uncertain. How will that affect our ballots?
by Emily Bright and Heidi Raschke

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