The officers’ trial was expected in August, but Judge Peter Cahill pushed the trial back to March 2022 given the recently announced federal charges against the men. He said the defense teams also deserve space from publicity. - Chauvin judge Tougher sentence justified in Floyd's murder - In Focus George Floyd's legacy and impact - Explainer How will judge’s ruling affect Chauvin sentence?
A new format is gaining advocates who say fish caught and quickly released are less likely to die afterward. It's an alternative to the traditional catch-hold-release tournament, in which anglers would race to shore with their catch and crowd around a weigh-in station to see how it stacked up against competitors. - December Minnesota ice fishing contests adapt amid pandemic - A tradition continues Hundreds of Hmong anglers come out for bass tournament - Climate change Affects lakes, walleye in complex ways - Walleye Why is it Minnesota's 'holy grail of fish'?
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If you’ve got an eligible or soon-to-be-eligible teen in your life, here’s a guide to getting the COVID-19 vaccine in Minnesota. - Related What you need to know about Pfizer's COVID vaccine and adolescents - Monday FDA OKs Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 12-15 age group - MPR News with Kerri Miller As COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expands, what caregivers should know
Downtown promoters in the Twin Cities predict today's relatively deserted business districts will bounce back. But some businesses that rely on office workers for customers are skeptical. - 'Pouring money from my pocket' Mpls. skyway business owners worried about slow return when COVID relents - This week Federal rescue dollars to start flowing to Minnesota
City leaders in Brooklyn Center say they could vote as soon as this Saturday on a proposed overhaul of policing in the community. A month ago, a white officer in the Minneapolis suburb killed Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, sparking protests and unrest. - Over the weekend Brooklyn Center mayor proposes major public safety changes - MPR News with Angela Davis What kind of police reform is possible and how do we get there?
Kids ages 12 to 15 are now eligible for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines, the FDA announced Monday. The agency had already approved its use for kids 16 and older, and other pharmaceutical companies have their own pediatric trials underway. As vaccination rates among older adults slow down, having more young people immunized could help the country inch closer to herd immunity and slow the spread of COVID-19. Tuesday at 9 a.m., two physicians join host Kerri Miller to discuss the pediatric trials and answer questions from parents and other caregivers about getting kids vaccinated. - Listen: Stream MPR News online - More: FDA OKs Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 12-15 age group
It's not just tech companies embracing work-from-home for the post-pandemic era. But manufacturers like Ford also have to consider the huge swathes of their workforce that simply can't work remotely. - In Minnesota Businesses struggle with back-to-work plans - MPR News with Kerri Miller The future of working from home
A federal grand jury has indicted former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and the three other former officers involved in the killing of George Floyd last May on charges that the officers violated Floyd's civil rights. - 4 ex-cops indicted on federal charges in Floyd's death Here's what that means - April 21 Feds to probe Minneapolis police practices - Last week Chauvin seeks new trial, impeachment of verdict
What will office space look like after the pandemic? Open-plan shared spaces may be the thing of the past and many people might be splitting their time between conventional workspaces and home offices. - MPR News with Kerri Miller The future of working from home - Will work from home outlast virus? Ford's move suggests yes - Workers are moving first, asking questions later What happens when offices reopen?