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Stories from October 25, 2020

A chilly start to the week; milder temps by midweek

A chilly start to the week; milder temps by midweek

This wintry blast isn’t quite over, but temps will rebound nicely later this week. We have details on that plus a look at early-November temps.
by Ron Trenda

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Black D.C. archbishop's rise marks a historic moment

Black D.C. archbishop's rise marks a historic moment

Washington D.C. Archbishop Wilton Gregory is set to become the first Black U.S. prelate to assume the rank of cardinal in the Catholic Church, a historic appointment that comes months after nationwide demonstrations against racial injustice.
by The Associated Press

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Health experts question Pence campaigning as essential work

Health experts question Pence campaigning as essential work

Health policy specialists on Sunday questioned White House officials' claim that federal rules on essential workers allow Vice President Mike Pence to continue to campaign and not quarantine himself after being exposed to the coronavirus.
by The Associated Press

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After search, 80-year-old woman found dead in Kanabec County

After search, 80-year-old woman found dead in Kanabec County

The search for an 80-year-old woman with dementia who had been missing since Friday ended after her body was found Monday near Cambridge, Minn.
by MPR News Staff

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Senate votes to advance Barrett; confirmation expected Monday

Senate votes to advance Barrett; confirmation expected Monday

Senate Republicans voted overwhelmingly Sunday to advance Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett toward final confirmation despite Democratic objections, just over a week before the presidential election.
by The Associated Press

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Top Trump aide says 'we're not going to control the pandemic'

Top Trump aide says 'we're not going to control the pandemic'

White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, pressed to explain why the pandemic cannot be reined in, said, “Because it is a contagious virus just like the flu.” He said the government was focused on getting effective therapeutics and vaccines to market.
by The Associated Press

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Periods of Sunday snow; drier week ahead

Many areas will see periods of snow this Sunday. We have an update on the forecast snow amounts. It’ll take a few days before we get rid of our wintry temps. We have details on that, plus a look at the early-November temperature outlook.
by Ron Trenda

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Election 2020: Latinx women's vote could affect the outcome

Election 2020: Latinx women's vote could affect the outcome

"It's the dehumanizing rhetoric President Trump uses when referring to immigrants" that drove Lourdes Vázquez to become a U.S. citizen and to vote in this election for the first time, she says.
by Marisa Peñaloza

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'Creepy Doll Contest' returns for Halloween at Minnesota museum

'Creepy Doll Contest' returns for Halloween at Minnesota museum

Nothing screams Halloween quite like the faded faces and piercing eyes of antique dolls. That's the idea behind the "Creepy Doll Contest" at the History Center of Olmsted County in Rochester, now back for its second year after gaining widespread attention in 2019.
by Faye Williams

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Tropical Storm Zeta forecast to intensify into hurricane

Tropical Storm Zeta formed early Sunday off the coast of Cuba, becoming the earliest named 27th Atlantic storm recorded in an already historic hurricane season. Zeta is expected to intensify into a hurricane as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico.
by The Associated Press

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Periods of Sunday snow, highest amounts far southern Minn.

We’ll see off and on snowflakes this Sunday in many areas, but the highest accumulations are expected in far southern Minnesota. We have details on that, plus the wintry chill.
by Ron Trenda

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Pence to keep up travel despite contact with infected aide

Pence to keep up travel despite contact with infected aide

Vice President Mike Pence plans to maintain an aggressive campaign schedule this week — including a stop in Minnesota — despite an apparent outbreak of the coronavirus among his senior aides, the White House said.
by The Associated Press

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StoryCorps: A high school dropout finds support on the road from prison to law school

StoryCorps: A high school dropout finds support on the road from prison to law school

Bob VanSumeren served nearly six years in prison for robbery. But his ex-girlfriend's parents never gave up on him. "Why did you reach out to me after I was arrested?" VanSumeren asked Mike McKenney. "Well, we just couldn't let you do it alone," McKenney replied.
by Jey Born

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