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Stories from January 2, 2020

Twin Cities’ ‘peek-a-boo weatherman’ ZeVan dies at 82

Twin Cities’ ‘peek-a-boo weatherman’ ZeVan dies at 82

Broadcasting legend Barry ZeVan died on New Year’s Day at the age of 82. ZeVan, known as the “peek-a-boo weatherman,” was a household name in the 1970s and ‘80s.
by John Enger

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Marvel Cinematic Universe to get first trans character

The movie is shooting "right now," Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige said at the New York Film Academy. Marvel's goal, Feige says, is to "represent the world."
by Matthew S. Schwartz

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MPR News Afternoon Update

MPR News Update - Hosted by Emily Bright

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Video edited to suggest Biden made racist remark

Video edited to suggest Biden made racist remark

A video clip that shows Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden saying, “Our culture is not imported from some African nation or some Asian nation,” is being taken out of context and posted on social media to suggest he is racist.
by The Associated Press

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Luck be a loon: 2 Minnesotans each win $1M in New Year's Day lottery game

Luck be a loon: 2 Minnesotans each win $1M in New Year's Day lottery game

Tickets bought in Brooklyn Center and Burnsville for the Jan. 1 Minnesota Millionaire Raffle were winners. The Minnesota Lottery says lottery games have produced five winning tickets of at least $1 million in the past three weeks.
by MPR News Staff

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7 women's health topics we need to talk about in 2020

7 women's health topics we need to talk about in 2020

Shame and taboo have kept many issues affecting women's bodies from getting the attention they deserve. Women are ready to start new conversations about their health.
by Emily Vaughn

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Ellison seeks review of public defender's suspension

Ellison seeks review of public defender's suspension

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is asking the state's Board of Public Defense to review the process that led to the suspension of Hennepin County's top public defender.
by The Associated Press

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How accurate are forecast models 1 to 2 weeks ahead?

How accurate are forecast models 1 to 2 weeks ahead?

Forecast models keep pushing subzero air intrusion into the future. But it will likely get here eventually.
by Paul Huttner

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Flyover 2020: Polarization anxiety

Flyover 2020: Polarization anxiety

Our culture is deeply divided. Can we find a way to quell our anxiety about the polarization long enough to hear each other?
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Quadrantids meteor shower may put on a show Saturday morning

Quadrantids meteor shower may put on a show Saturday morning

There’s a chance to catch one of the best annual meteor showers very early on Saturday as long as the skies are clear and you can wake up for it.
by Matt Mikus

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10 tips to help set yourself up for financial success

10 tips to help set yourself up for financial success

After a holiday season filled with gift-giving, and with tax season just around the corner, now is a great time to look at your finances. Here are some tips from two experts about sticking to savings goals and how to make some meaningful financial resolutions for the new year.
by Marianne Combs, Jim Bickal and Karen Zamora

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Minneapolis investigators say Drake Hotel fire remains undetermined

Minneapolis investigators say Drake Hotel fire remains undetermined

While Minneapolis fire investigators were able to identify the unit in the building where the fire started, they could not identify a cause. The Christmas Day fire displaced about 250 people. The investigation continues.
by Peter Cox

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Poll: White evangelicals distinct on abortion, LGBT policy

Poll: White evangelicals distinct on abortion, LGBT policy

White evangelical Protestants stand noticeably apart from other religious people on abortion restrictions and LGBT discrimination protections, two of the most politically divisive issues at play in the 2020 presidential election, according to a new poll.
by The Associated Press

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Weekend forecast includes Sunday flakes; snow depth update

Our weekend weather will be good for outdoor activities. Some areas will even see a bit of snow. We have the updated snow depth map for Minnesota and Wisconsin.
by Ron Trenda

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Sanders sets fundraising pace in Democratic race with $34 million haul

Sanders sets fundraising pace in Democratic race with $34 million haul

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders raised nearly $10 million more than his previous total. Pete Buttigieg announced a sum of $24.7 million, while Andrew Yang raised $16.5 million in the past quarter.
by Scott Detrow

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MN DFL leaders defend law that led to Trump-only GOP primary ballot

MN DFL leaders defend law that led to Trump-only GOP primary ballot

In briefs filed with the Minnesota Supreme Court, lawyers for leading Minnesota Democrats argue that political parties have full authority to decide who makes their presidential primary ballots.
by Brian Bakst

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6 new state laws around the U.S. you should know about in 2020

6 new state laws around the U.S. you should know about in 2020

Every Jan. 1, states across the country implement new laws. Some groundbreaking new laws address Internet user privacy and the classification of contract workers in California, for example.
by Acacia Squires

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A mild Thursday, then cooler with snow by Friday

Thursday is another mild day across Minnesota, with above-average temperatures for the entire state. The only precipitation is an area of snow and ice departing the Arrowhead Thursday morning.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Castro drops out of 2020 presidential race

Castro drops out of 2020 presidential race

His announcement Thursday comes as he failed to garner enough support or donations to make the recent Democratic presidential debates. Castro languished around 1 percent in polls and lagged behind his 2020 rivals in fundraising.
by The Associated Press

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MPR News Update

January 2. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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Snow and ice makes for a slow Thursday morning across the Arrowhead

Thursday will be another mild day across Minnesota, with above average temperatures for the entire state. The only precipitation is an area of snow and ice departing the Arrowhead.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Start fresh: 6 tips for emotional well-being in 2020

Start fresh: 6 tips for emotional well-being in 2020

Joy can be cultivated. Hostility often masks depression. As one year ends and another begins, these six insights and tips from psychologists offer hope for a good new year.
by Emily Vaughn

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Walz, Flanagan bring ‘unlikely friendship’ to Minnesota governor’s office

Walz, Flanagan bring ‘unlikely friendship’ to Minnesota governor’s office

One year into their term Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan are still friends and still working together to form their own model for how to govern the state. Their partnership has its roots in their first meeting nearly 15 years ago.
by Briana Bierschbach

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'Cunningham' movie leaves iconic dancer’s work open to interpretation

'Cunningham' movie leaves iconic dancer’s work open to interpretation

A new film with local connections explores Merce Cunnigham’s formative years from the 1940s to the early 1970s, but — like the artist himself — leaves the explanation up to the audience.
by Euan Kerr

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Aspen Ideas Festival: 'How to be an Antiracist'

Aspen Ideas Festival: 'How to be an Antiracist'

This session at the 2019 Aspen Ideas Festival had the same title as Ibram Kendi's newest book published in August, "How to Be an Antiracist."

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