Here's what Biden plans to do in his 1st day as president
January 20, 2021
Just hours after he is sworn into office on Inauguration Day, President-elect Joe Biden plans to sign 17 executive actions in the Oval Office to try to hit the ground running on his top priorities — and to roll back some of President Trump's initiatives in those areas, a group of his top advisers told reporters.
Biden wants to build momentum on his plans to address the COVID-19 crisis, the economy, racial justice and climate. Among the many measures, he plans to order masks be worn on federal property, will revoke President Donald Trump's travel ban affecting Muslim-majority nations, extend the ban on evictions and foreclosures as a result of the pandemic, and instruct agencies to conduct a baseline review of systemic inequities in their programs and policies.
Watch live: The inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
January 20, 2021
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are being sworn in Wednesday as the president and vice president of the United States. Watch the ceremony, inaugural address and other celebratory events throughout the day.
- Inauguration Day It's going to look very different this year. Here's what to expect
- 17 executive actions What Biden plans to do in his 1st day as president
- Watching from afar Some Harris supporters feel 'robbed' of a big moment
- Photos Nearly 200,000 flags on National Mall represent those who can't attend inauguration
Biden's inauguration is going to look very different. Here's what to know
January 20, 2021
President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration has been largely downsized because of the coronavirus pandemic and security concerns after the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6.
- Moving on In his inaugural address, Biden seeks to move past 'American carnage'
- Exit strategy On Biden's inauguration day, Trump will see himself out
- Internal threat? FBI vetting Guard troops in DC amid fears of insider attack
Latest on COVID-19 in MN: New state vaccination program expected to struggle to meet initial demand
January 19, 2021
Minnesota’s new pilot program to expedite COVID-19 vaccinations for people age 65 and older also includes child care and school staff. The program announced Monday expands the rollout beyond the first high-priority group that includes health care workers and long-term care residents and staff, who began receiving doses last month.
- Previously Walz, governors complain over pace of COVID vaccine shipments
- 65 and older? What you need to know about getting your COVID-19 vaccine
The Current's Martin Luther King, Jr., Day special
January 18, 2021
Honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., through music. Host Derrick Stevens features four hours of socially conscious music, from the 1960s Civil Rights Movement right up to today.
Derrick Stevens will explore socially conscious music from the Civil Rights Movement through 2020's uprisings here in the Twin Cities.
"On this MLK Day of 2021," Stevens says, "I'm looking forward to revisiting some classic protest songs from the past that still hold weight today and sharing music made by Twin Cities artists after the killing of George Floyd."
'I may not get there with you': An eyewitness account of MLK's final days
January 18, 2021
Clara Jean Ester was a college student in 1968 when she saw Martin Luther King Jr. give his final speech. A day later, Ester was at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tenn., when he was assassinated.
- APM Reports King's Last March
- From 2019 MLK's legacy through the eyes of young people
- 'Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere' Martin Luther King Jr. in Minnesota
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January 17, 2021
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University of Minnesota's 40th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute goes virtual
January 16, 2021
The University of Minnesota’s 40th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute concert moves online this year and honors the legacy of John Lewis. Featuring music from spirituals to pop, the event on Jan. 17, hosted by VocalEssence’s G. Phillip Shoultz III is a fitting tribute to the civil right leader’s legacy.
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COVID-19: Coverage of the pandemic from MPR News
January 15, 2021
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Coming Jan. 23: Sounds Like Home V
January 15, 2021
On Saturday, Jan. 23, The Current is hosting round five of Sounds Like Home. It’s another burst of virtual performances celebrating Minnesota musicians. Join an incredible lineup of local musicians and Andrea Swensson from The Current as we meet up on the internet for a virtual festival. Great music lives here, and you can still enjoy it live on The Current’s YouTube channel or Facebook page!