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Stories from November 13, 2020

Wolves preying on beavers in Minnesota reshape wetlands

Wolves preying on beavers in Minnesota reshape wetlands

When a lone beaver dies, its dam soon collapses. Scientists studying gray wolves in Minnesota’s Voyageurs National Park have traced how wolves preying on beavers affect the ecosystem by impeding the ability of beavers to build and maintain new dams that create wetlands.
by The Associated Press

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In effort to better serve Black customers, Target taps north Mpls. clothing designer

In effort to better serve Black customers, Target taps north Mpls. clothing designer

When the Target store on Lake Street in Minneapolis was damaged and shuttered during the unrest this summer, the company saw an opportunity. It set out to create a store that felt “overtly welcoming” to Black shoppers.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Minneapolis City Council approves 911 help for its police department

The Minneapolis City Council voted Friday to allow officers from outside law enforcement agencies to help the city's police department respond to an uptick in crime. Also, the three deadliest COVID-19 reporting days occurred this week. This is an MPR News afternoon update for Nov. 13, 2020. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.
by Nina Moini

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Ways Minnesotans can help others during the holiday season

Ways Minnesotans can help others during the holiday season

COVID-19 cases are reaching new peaks in the state, and many Minnesotans are still unemployed. The pandemic is still affecting thousands of people. If you are looking for places to donate to, or are looking for help, here is a list of nonprofits and organizations working across the state.
by Darian Leddy

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Revisiting the life of Jamar Clark, 5 years after his death

Revisiting the life of Jamar Clark, 5 years after his death

Sunday marks the fifth anniversary of the death of Jamar Clark. On Nov. 15, 2015, the unarmed 24-year-old was shot and killed in a confrontation with two Minneapolis police officers. Host Angela Davis spoke with Clark’s birth mother and a racial justice activist to examine what has changed in the past five years.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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A pandemic winter is a great time to start a new hobby

A pandemic winter is a great time to start a new hobby

Three people who have turned hobbies and crafts into careers joined host Angela Davis to talk about the benefits of indoor hobbies and how to get started if you want to try something new.
by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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ChangeMakers: Peggy Flanagan, Minnesota’s lieutenant governor

ChangeMakers: Peggy Flanagan, Minnesota’s lieutenant governor

Peggy Flanagan, 41, is the first Indigenous person elected to executive office in Minnesota’s 162-year history. She started her political career in 2004, being elected to the Minneapolis School Board, before becoming a state representative and sharing a ticket with Gov. Tim Walz in 2018.
by Evan Frost

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Trump wins North Carolina; speaks publicly for the first time since Biden's victory

Trump wins North Carolina; speaks publicly for the first time since Biden's victory

President Donald Trump has won North Carolina and its 15 electoral votes, staving off a hard-fought challenge by Democratic nominee Joe Biden and holding the battleground state for Republicans. The president is expected to give an update on the pandemic Friday afternoon, speaking for the first time since Joe Biden became president-elect.
by The Associated Press and NPR Staff

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The pandemic this week: 8 things to know about the surge

The pandemic this week: 8 things to know about the surge

With record cases and hospitalizations and newly rising deaths, experts wonder, will this surge ever slow down? Find out where the virus is hitting hardest and what is being done to stop it.
by Will Stone

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With Biden ahead, Georgia begins hand recount of nearly 5 million ballots

With Biden ahead, Georgia begins hand recount of nearly 5 million ballots

"We don't want to be in a hurry and a rush because we want a very methodical process," said one election official as some Republicans continue leveling unsubstantiated claims of fraud in the election.
by Emil Moffatt

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Timeline: How the president-elect becomes the president

Timeline: How the president-elect becomes the president

Joe Biden has been declared the winner of the 2020 election. While President Trump has challenged the results, Biden's inauguration is still expected Jan. 20. Here's what happens between now and then.
by Kalyani Saxena

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Minneapolis City Council approves police staffing proposal

Minneapolis City Council approves police staffing proposal

The Minneapolis City Council narrowly approved a $500,000 measure Friday that will add emergency staffing to the city’s Police Department. The city will get help from Hennepin County sheriff's deputies and Metro Transit police officers.
by Brandt Williams, Cathy Wurzer and Britta Greene

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Booksellers of color lift up diverse voices

Booksellers of color lift up diverse voices

Host Kerri Miller talks to three bookshop owners about their recommendations for building empathy through reading.
by Kerri Miller

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2 dead, 1 missing in blast at veterans hospital outbuilding

Officials say an apparent steam explosion in a maintenance building at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Connecticut killed two people and left a third missing.
by The Associated Press

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Overwhelmed by cases, health departments struggle to trace virus' spread

Overwhelmed by cases, health departments struggle to trace virus' spread

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, testing and tracing have been two key parts of the state's strategy for slowing the spread of the virus. Now, more people are getting tested than ever before. But as COVID-19 cases surge, the contact tracing side of that equation is getting overwhelmed.
by Dan Kraker

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Minnesota Hindus light up the dark days of COVID-19 with Diwali celebrations at home

Minnesota Hindus light up the dark days of COVID-19 with Diwali celebrations at home

The COVID-19 pandemic has radically changed the way people connect. This Diwali, Hindus in Minnesota are experimenting with technology to connect with their community and their traditions. The community’s hope: to keep the light shining in dark times.

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Light rain and snow over the weekend

After a chilly start Friday, temperatures return close to average by Saturday. The weekend also brings another round of light rain and snow.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Crews battle fire at historic Archer House in Northfield

Crews battle fire at historic Archer House in Northfield

Firefighters remained at the scene of a fire that damaged Northfield's historic Archer House River Inn, KARE 11 reports. The fire started around 4 p.m. Thursday.

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Friday brings many their coldest morning this fall

Parts of Minnesota are starting Friday with their coldest morning so far this season, and temperatures remain below average all day.
by Nicole Mitchell

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New COVID-19 restrictions begin Friday night

Bars and restaurants will be required to end in-person service at 10 p.m., though they'll still be allowed to offer takeout and delivery after. Social gatherings will also be limited. The new rules are aimed at tamping down the spread of COVID-19. This is an MPR News morning update for November 13, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Vaccine could unlock trillions in spending, leading to 'Biden boom'

Vaccine could unlock trillions in spending, leading to 'Biden boom'

Pent-up demand from households that have been cooped up over the last eight months could drive a spending boom in the spring, providing a big boost to the economy.
by Scott Horsley

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After days of silence, China congratulates Biden and Harris

After days of silence, China congratulates Biden and Harris

A spokesperson for China's foreign ministry offered congratulations at his regular daily briefing. China had been one of the last major nations to hold out recognizing Joe Biden will be the next president.
by Mark Katkov

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Nov. 13 update on COVID-19 in MN: Cases, deaths climb; Walz signals more curbs coming

Nov. 13 update on COVID-19 in MN: Cases, deaths climb; Walz signals more curbs coming

Gov. Tim Walz indicated more restrictions on daily life may be needed as the pandemic continues to rage in Minnesota, with the worst still to come. “I think more changes will probably have to happen,” he said Friday.
by MPR News Staff

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New Minneapolis NAACP president 'fueled by love'

New Minneapolis NAACP president 'fueled by love'

Angela Rose Myers knows she is taking on the job during an exceptionally difficult time in history.
by Nina Moini

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COVID-19 crashes Minnesota wedding plans

COVID-19 crashes Minnesota wedding plans

As COVID-19 cases in Minnesota have climbed, Gov. Tim Walz has put into place new restrictions on large gatherings, including weddings. For Minnesotans who’ve been planning weddings, or who work in the industry, it’s one more change in an already tumultuous year.
by Peter Cox

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Top officials: Nov. 3 election most secure in U.S. history

Top officials: Nov. 3 election most secure in U.S. history

A coalition of federal and state officials say they have no evidence that votes were compromised or altered in last week’s presidential election, rejecting unsubstantiated claims of widespread fraud advanced by President Donald Trump and many of his supporters.
by The Associated Press

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