July 9, 2021

We'll see highs in the 70s and 80s this weekend. There could be some scattered showers and an isolated thunderstorm on Saturday, mainly in west-central and southern Minnesota. One forecast model also shows a Saturday shower chance in the Twin Cities metro area. Find the latest on Updraft.

The attorney for the family of a man who was killed when his car was hit by a Minneapolis Police Department squad car during a chase says they will file a lawsuit against the city.

Leneal Frazier was killed early Tuesday when his car was hit by a squad car driven by an MPD officer at the intersection of Lyndale and 41st Avenues North. Frazier died shortly after the crash at North Memorial Health hospital. He was 40.

Jeff Storms is the attorney for the family. He says he plans to pursue a civil suit against the city, but he says he'd also like to see the matter investigated criminally.

Minnesota’s new COVID-19 case counts have now risen for the last six reporting days in a row.

The increases in COVID-19 case counts have been fairly small. Today the state reported 105 new cases of the virus. Five more people are reported to have died from the disease.

The Minnesota Department of Health will no longer be releasing COVID-19 data on the weekend so watch for our next "Latest on COVID" story next week!

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For some community members, ‘Latinx’ misses the mark

The word can cause confusion in some circles — including the very people it’s intended to identify. A high school student from St. Paul won a national op-ed contest giving his take on the new “it” term for his community.

- Tell MPR News Identity is complex. How do you describe yourself?

Festivals return to Minnesota this summer

Festivals are back! Here's a look at where some of the best music, food and drink festivals are around the state. Did we miss something? Tell us about the festivals you're looking forward to this summer .

Minnesota lawmaker stopped by police claims he was profiled

A Minnesota lawmaker who was ticketed for a driver’s license violation is alleging he was racially profiled. The citation said state Rep. John Thompson, a Democrat from St. Paul who is Black, presented a Wisconsin driver’s license during a traffic stop in St. Paul over the weekend, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reported.

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Video: How to get out on Lake Superior

Whether it's a boat tour, paddleboarding or sailing there are many ways to enjoy Lake Superior and the Duluth-Superior Harbor from on the water. Check out this video from the Duluth News Tribune.

CDC updates guidelines to protect kids from COVID in school. Plus: Vacation tips

The updated guidance promotes vaccination for those old enough and says vaccinated children may not need masks. What about kids too young for vaccines? And as summer begins, what about vacation risks?

Plymouth police seeking shooter who killed 1 on Highway 169

Plymouth police are looking for the person who shot and killed a motorist on U.S. Highway 169 on Tuesday night. A local youth baseball league said the driver who died was a coach, Jay Boughton.

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