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Stories from September 23, 2020

Trump declines to promise peaceful transfer of power after election

Trump declines to promise peaceful transfer of power after election

Earlier in the day, the president said he expects this year's election results to go to the Supreme Court, defending his push to swiftly replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
by Alana Wise

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Hallberg: Flu shots help you, but also our stretched health care system

Hallberg: Flu shots help you, but also our stretched health care system

Doctors are urging people to get flu shots to keep themselves as healthy as possible during the pandemic. But they also want to minimize a “winter bump” in hospitalizations as COVID-19 continues to strain the health care system.
by Tom Crann and Dr. Jon Hallberg

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Hospitaliations top 300 again, as COVID raises more alarm

Hospitaliations top 300 again, as COVID raises more alarm among state health officials, who say social gatherings are a major driver. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Appetites: On a quest for the best frozen pizza

Appetites: On a quest for the best frozen pizza

At most grocery stores, you’ll find a huge variety of products in the frozen pizza aisle. Brianna Bierschbach made it her mission to try out as many frozen pizzas as she could. Here’s how she ranks them. What do you think?
by Tom Crann

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152-year-old landmark Lanesboro Dam gets a makeover

152-year-old landmark Lanesboro Dam gets a makeover

A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Thursday to celebrate the rehabilitation of the Lanesboro Dam, a project that’s been in the works for a decade
by Myah Christenson

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Trump, social media, right-wing news stir up antifa scares

Trump, social media, right-wing news stir up antifa scares

Social media disinformation, right-wing news outlets and even some of the nation’s most powerful leaders have stirred up a new boogeyman for many Americans to fear: antifa. President Trump has said the federal government would designate antifa as a “terrorist organization” and blamed it for violence at protests against racial injustice and police brutality. 
by The Associated Press

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'No one can live off $240 a week': Many Americans struggle to pay rent, bills

'No one can live off $240 a week': Many Americans struggle to pay rent, bills

One in six households reported missing or delaying paying bills just so they could buy food in a new NPR poll. And many are having trouble paying the rent, especially African Americans and Latinos.
by Chris Arnold and Adedayo Akala

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2 Louisville officers shot amid Breonna Taylor protests

2 Louisville officers shot amid Breonna Taylor protests

Interim Louisville Police Chief Robert Schroeder said a suspect was in custody but did not offer details about whether that person was participating in the demonstrations. He says both officers are expected to recover, and one is undergoing surgery.
by The Associated Press

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Thursday morning thunder? Spotty storm chances overnight

Expect a few spotty thunderstorms overnight. The best chance for needed rainfall favors north-central Minnesota.
by Paul Huttner

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Public health leaders vow science, not politics, will guide vaccine

Public health leaders vow science, not politics, will guide vaccine

Amid criticism from Democrats that politics may be guiding decisions at the nation's top health agencies, the FDA commissioner told Congress on Wednesday that a coronavirus vaccine would not be approved until it met "vigorous expectations" for safety and effectiveness.
by Sam Gringlas

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Rain chances are few amid a very dry September

Warmer than average weather continues for the rest of the week. Meanwhile, storms Wednesday evening into early Thursday will bring very needed rain to portions of Minnesota.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Sunshine gives way to storms late Wednesday

The first full day of fall stays very warm, while a front brings needed rain and a chance for strong storms across portions of the state.
by Nicole Mitchell

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State opens first COVID-19 saliva testing facility in Duluth

Until this week, getting tested for COVID-19 in Minnesota has meant a bit of discomfort. Most tests statewide are conducted by a PPE-clad medical professional, swabbing a sample from deep in a patient’s nose or far in the back of their throat. It’s not terrible, but it’s also not comfortable. But starting Wednesday, Minnesota residents can be tested by spitting into a tube.  Health officials are opening the state's first COVID-19 saliva testing site in Duluth. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, September 23, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Why tens of thousands of people are key to testing a COVID-19 vaccine

Why tens of thousands of people are key to testing a COVID-19 vaccine

Volunteers getting the shot help determine if a candidate vaccine works. But what with social distancing and masks, scientists must discern if it's the shot or these other measures preventing illness.
by Joe Palca

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Swastika, N.Y., is keeping its name

When an outsider suggested the tiny northern hamlet of Swastika change its name, town supervisors quickly rejected the idea.
by Julie Ritchey

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Thousands honor Justice Ginsburg at Supreme Court

Thousands honor Justice Ginsburg at Supreme Court

Chief Justice John Roberts says the words that best describe the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg are “tough, brave, a fighter, a winner” but also “thoughtful, careful, compassionate, honest.” Roberts was speaking Wednesday during a private ceremony in the Great Hall of the Supreme Court.
by The Associated Press

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Sept. 23 update on COVID-19 in MN: Hospital, ICU beds starting to fill again

Sept. 23 update on COVID-19 in MN: Hospital, ICU beds starting to fill again

With hospitalizations and intensive care counts rising, health leaders again implored Minnesotans to do the right things to stem the spread. “We are in a pandemic and we have to pull together to make it through,” the state’s epidemiologist said Wednesday.
by MPR News Staff

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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, in her own words

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, in her own words

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, speaking in September 2019 with NPR’s Nina Totenberg at the Verizon Arena in Little Rock, Ark.

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Trump expands ban on racial sensitivity training to federal contractors

Trump expands ban on racial sensitivity training to federal contractors

The president signed an executive order to combat "race and sex stereotyping and scapegoating." The training cited includes references to white privilege and systemic racism.
by NPR Staff

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House passes short-term funding bill to keep government running

House passes short-term funding bill to keep government running

The measure includes a last-minute agreement with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Republicans over aid for farmers. The Senate needs to vote on the resolution and send it to President Donald Trump.
by Susan Davis

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