What to look forward to at Twin Cities Pride 2021
July 16, 2021
Felix Foster of Twin Cities Pride tells Jill Riley how this weekend's celebrations came together, and what he's looking forward to.
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Return of the fest: Things to do in Minnesota this weekend
July 16, 2021
Check out this week’s edition of The ‘sotan newsletter for events and activities around Minnesota, as well as some tips on keeping cool as we prepare to enter another heat wave.
Crews making progress on wildfire east of Ely; new BWCA closures announced near border
July 16, 2021
More than 150 firefighters continued to battle Thursday through a jumble of downed trees to contain a wildfire burning east of Ely. Meanwhile, officials announced a new slate of Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness closures along the Canadian border. - Related Fires prompt campfire ban, some BWCA closures
Concerned about children and COVID variants? Your questions, answered
July 15, 2021
When will vaccinations be available for younger children? Are kids more susceptible to the delta variant? What advice do health officials have for parents for the upcoming school year? We spoke with Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm and state infectious disease director Kris Ehresmann for answers to these questions and more. - What the mask guidance means For unvaccinated kids and their parents - CDC updates guidelines To protect kids from COVID in school
Judge says he won’t change Chauvin sentencing memo in relation to four young witnesses
July 15, 2021
The presence of minors at Floyd’s killing was one of the aggravating factors that Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill considered when he sentenced Derek Chauvin to 22.5 years last month. Cahill has declined to revise his sentencing statement to address trauma experienced by four children who witnessed George Floyd’s killing. - Last week Judge is asked to change 'trauma' wording in Chauvin memo
As the world moves on, the unvaccinated and vulnerable are still dying from COVID-19
July 13, 2021
Even though the pandemic has abated — for now — a handful of people are still dying from COVID-19 every day, and for the most vulnerable the war against the virus is anything but over. Among them are people who’ve had organ transplants who received their shots but have suppressed immune systems.
The Current: The Come-Up is back! Now, let's check out the latest Twin Cities heat
July 12, 2021
Jeffrey Bissoy returns with a roundup of Twin Cities hip hop, including some of his favorite local artists and some new ones as well.
Long-COVID patients may unlock secrets of mysterious conditions
July 11, 2021
For an untold number of people, COVID-19 doesn't go away within a few weeks. Researchers studying this cluster of persistent symptoms say they may unlock new medical insights on a host of similar syndromes that have perplexed health care providers for years. - MPR News with Kerri Miller Answering your questions about vaccines and ‘long-haulers' - 'Sick for a season' A glimpse at the road to recovery after a difficult battle with COVID
Dry conditions might mean a good year for wild rice
July 10, 2021
Drought across Minnesota might mean an abundant harvest for a crop that grows in water. Minnesota has more acres of natural wild rice than any other state in the country. - June Drought conditions worsen across the state - Wild rice growers Worry about climate change
COVID-19: Coverage of the pandemic from MPR News
July 7, 2021
Get the latest news, resources, guides and tips to help you stay up to date on the coronavirus pandemic. Stay up-to-date Sign up to get daily analysis on Minnesota’s COVID-19 outbreak | Subscribe to the daily podcast Guides and tips Vaccine FAQ | Updated restrictions | Masks | Submit your questions | Tips for parents | Mental health resources APM Research Lab COVID-19 deaths by race and ethnicity in the U.S. | Tracking the vaccination progress across the U.S. | Limited vaccine data shows uneven access by race Tell MPR News Share your experience Parting Thoughts Remembering Minnesota’s lives lost to COVID-19