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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

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

A reading of the Declaration of Independence

July 4, 2021

Over the past 32 years, Morning Edition has broadcast a reading of the Declaration of Independence by NPR staff as a way of marking Independence Day. This year, they also offer some historical context. - 6 surprising facts About the Declaration of Independence