Explainer: Why it's hard to make vaccines and boost supplies
January 28, 2021
With demand for COVID-19 vaccines outpacing the world's supplies, a frustrated public and policymakers want to know: How can we get a lot more, fast? But scaling up vaccine production is a slow and steady process. As one expert explains, it's not simply adding more water to the soup.
- In your state How is the COVID-19 vaccination campaign going?
- Tuesday Biden administration to boost vaccine supply amid shortages
- APM Research Lab U.S. states are far behind COVID-19 vaccination goals
The Current: How to fight seasonal depression
January 27, 2021
Now is the time of year to talk about seasonal affective disorder. The Current’s Wellness Wednesday guest on Jan. 27, 2021, Craig Sawchuk, is a clinical psychologist and co-chair of Mayo Clinic's Division of Integrated Behavioral Health.
Every Wednesday morning at 8:30 CST, host Jill Riley connects with experts and local personalities for some real talk about keeping our minds and bodies healthy — from staying safe in the music scene, to exercising during a pandemic, to voting and civic engagement.
Looking for more resources and support? Visit Call to Mind, MPR's initiative to foster new conversations about mental health.
He saved 669 children from Nazis — a new book tells his story to kids
January 27, 2021
In “Nicky & Vera,” Peter Sís chronicles the work of Nicholas Winton, who helped hundreds kids escape Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia in 1938.
- MPR News Presents Voices from the Warsaw Ghetto
- Portraits of strength Minnesota's Holocaust survivors
- Minnesota Holocaust survivor Eva Gross shares her story
Call to Mind Presents: Life’s Not On Hold – Teens Navigate Missed Milestones
January 27, 2021
The coronavirus response has disrupted the lives of young people in many ways, resulting in missed milestones and opportunities. Life is not “on hold” for teens this year, it’s still moving forward. How are young people finding ways to cope with the disappointments and tangible setbacks?
Attend this free online event from Call to Mind and Colorado Public Radio!
Thursday, Jan. 28
5 p.m. CT
Register now
Walz budget would hike taxes on highest earners, boost school spending
January 27, 2021
The governor’s recommendations kick off a budget debate that will last well into spring. His call for tax increases on high-end earners and corporations will encounter pushback from Republican legislators.
- Earlier Gov. Walz preps 'COVID-19 recovery' budget
- Related Minnesota Senate Republicans release legislative priorities
The MPR Archive Online Scavenger Hunt
January 25, 2021
Minnesota Public Radio and the MPR Archive seek to share, preserve, and make available to you the diverse stories of Minnesota.
We celebrated MPR’s 54th anniversary through an scavenger hunt featuring some of our historic MPR Archive content!
Congratulations to all those who completed the hunt, you have our admiration on your online search skills. Here are the stories that were featured!
A year into pandemic, with no cure in sight, ICU doctors take COVID-19 one day at a time
January 25, 2021
In a year marked by tragedy and heartbreak, health care providers have been able to study COVID-19 in real time and figure out ways to keep more of its victims alive. Inside Mayo Clinic's COVID-19 intensive care unit, staff say that though they are saving more people, there's still no magic formula.
- Oxygen, iPads and PPE St. Cloud doctor treating COVID-19 patients recalls year of change
- Tears, nightmares and exhaustion Burnout is the new normal for hospital workers
Celebrate The Current's 16th anniversary with great music from past parties
January 24, 2021
On January 24, The Current celebrates 16 years on the air.
In the place of a concert at First Avenue, throughout the day on Sunday, the crew features great performances from past anniversary celebrations.
- Help support music with your donation to The Current
MPR Archive Scavenger Hunt
January 22, 2021
Minnesota Public Radio and the MPR Archive seek to share, preserve, and make available to you the diverse stories of Minnesota. Join us in celebrating MPR’s 54th anniversary by exploring some of our historic MPR Archive content through an online scavenger hunt!
We’ll start you with a clue directing you to locate the first of six items in the hunt. All items are located on the MPR Archive website and the next clue and its answer is embedded within the description and audio of the item you’ve found.
The final item will contain information about how to share you’ve completed the scavenger hunt with us! Get stuck? You’ll find some hints on our Twitter account!
On Monday, Jan. 25 at 1 p.m. CT we will share the entire list of scavenger hunt stories here.
First clue:
In 1967 MPR started at St. John's in Collegeville, MN. Now our headquarters are in St. Paul, but we have offices and staff around the state!
Minnesota's map has changed drastically over time.
In 1968, one of St. Paul’s central neighborhoods was divided and demolished.
In the first item of the #MPRArchive scavenger hunt, a Minnesota author discusses her memoir about living in this once thriving community in a Voices of Minnesota feature from 1995.
Search at archive.mpr.org
Thousands of vaccine slots for older Minnesotans fill quickly, demand swamps phone lines, website
January 22, 2021
After weeks of vaccinating health care workers and nursing home residents and staff, the state of Minnesota has opened up vaccinations to anyone 65 and older to get the COVID-19 vaccine. But the rollout was almost too popular.
- Minnesota is expanding its COVID-19 vaccination rollout Here's what you need to know