MPR News PM Update

July 23, 2024

There is a chance of dry weather this week for Minnesota. The Twin Cities has seen 11.27 inches of rain since June 1, three inches above normal. Get the latest on  Updraft.
Trump to appear in Minnesota alongside his new vice presidential candidate this weekend in St. Cloud
According to a campaign announcement on Tuesday, Trump is due to appear in St. Cloud on Saturday evening at a hockey arena. He will appear alongside his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, who had already planned to be in Minnesota for a fundraiser that day.
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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.
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🥇 Meet the summer Olympians and Paralympians from Minnesota who are headed to Paris
Almost 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.
🔎 AP: Secret Service director steps down after assassination attempt against ex-President Trump at rally
Kimberly Cheatle, who had served as Secret Service director since August 2022, had been facing growing calls to resign and several investigations into how the shooter was able to get so close to the Republican presidential nominee at an outdoor campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
🚔 Punishing people for sleeping and camping in public spaces
In late June, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled fining or jailing people for sleeping and camping in public places when there is no shelter available does not violate the Constitution. The decision gives local governments the license to criminally punish people in homeless encampments or other public spaces.
🌎 NPR: Why many scientists fear a second Trump term
Joel Clement is a forest ecologist by training. But like many civically minded science types, he wanted to use his scientific expertise to affect people's everyday lives.
🏈 AP: Vikings start camp grieving the loss of Khyree Jackson, and honoring rookie's life
The dreaded early morning call for Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell came during that rare time for vacation on the NFL calendar, a summer holiday weekend soured by the  sudden death of rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson.
–Madelyn Bonkoski, MPR News
 

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