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Stories from December 10, 2020

In new picture book, family adds a 'ninth night of Hanukkah'

In new picture book, family adds a 'ninth night of Hanukkah'

In Erica Perl's new children's book, a family's box of Hanukkah items are misplaced during a move. Their neighbors help them to make their holiday a success — so they add a ninth night to thank them.
by Ari Shapiro and Sam Gringlas

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When might you expect your 1st COVID-19 shot?

When might you expect your 1st COVID-19 shot?

In the U.S., front-line health care workers are likely first in line to get immunized with a COVID-19 vaccine, once the FDA says yes. But what about the rest of us? Here's what we know so far.
by Pien Huang

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Denver's Tattered Cover becomes nation's largest Black-owned indie bookstore

Denver's Tattered Cover becomes nation's largest Black-owned indie bookstore

The beloved local chain, founded in 1971, has had a rough year, including severe revenue losses during the pandemic. Its new owners are led by two Denver natives and self-described high school rivals.
by Petra Mayer

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Solar storm fizzles, but 'Solar Cycle 25' is just starting

Solar storm fizzles, but 'Solar Cycle 25' is just starting

Wednesday night’s projected storm fizzled. But "Solar Cycle 25" is just starting. That could bring an uptick in solar storms in the next few years.
by Paul Huttner

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Cube Critics discuss "I'm Your Woman" and "Songbird"

Cube Critics Marcheta Fornoff and Euan Kerr discuss "I'm Your Woman" and "Songbird"

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Twin Cities man first to be sentenced for arson from May unrest

Twin Cities man first to be sentenced for arson from May unrest

A judge this week sentenced a Twin Cities man to more than six years in federal prison for setting fire to a Dakota County government building. Fornandous Cortez Henderson was the first person to be sentenced for setting fires during the civil unrest that followed the police killing of George Floyd in May.
by Matt Sepic

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Rebroadcast: For the love of dogs

Rebroadcast: For the love of dogs

We love dogs. But do they love us back? One canine researcher says yes.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Northern lights a 'big miss,' U.S. space forecaster says

Northern lights a 'big miss,' U.S. space forecaster says

The head of operations at the U.S. government’s space weather prediction center says stargazers in the continental 48 states have essentially zero chance of seeing the northern lights this week.
by The Associated Press

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Biden administration: Here's who has been confirmed so far

Biden administration: Here's who has been confirmed so far

Here's who President Joe Biden has chosen for national security, economic policy, and additional Cabinet positions and a range of other posts — including his top White House advisers.
by Elena Moore and Audrey Carlsen

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Minnesota lawmakers agree on help for businesses but not workers

Minnesota lawmakers agree on help for businesses but not workers

State lawmakers say they have a partial agreement on COVID-19 relief for businesses but remain far apart on other proposals, including an extension of unemployment benefits.
by Tim Pugmire

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Whites-only religious sect permitted to use church building in Minnesota

The town of Murdock in west central Minnesota has voted to allow a controversial religious sect to use a former Lutheran church in town. Also on the podcast: the daily death toll was again very high, with 89 reported dead of COVID-19. This is the MPR News afternoon update for Dec. 10, 2020. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
by Hannah Yang

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ACLU sues Waseca federal women’s prison over COVID-19 response

ACLU sues Waseca federal women’s prison over COVID-19 response

The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota filed a lawsuit on behalf of 14 women incarcerated at Waseca, where almost 450 people have tested positive for the coronavirus since the pandemic began.
by Kirsti Marohn

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McConnell signals no GOP support for emerging COVID-19 deal

McConnell signals no GOP support for emerging COVID-19 deal

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is hitting the brakes on an emerging COVID-19 aid package for now. The Republican leader conveyed to negotiators that GOP senators won’t support a slimmed-down liability shield for companies from virus-related lawsuits in exchange for adding $160 billion for cash-strapped states and cities that Democrats want.
by The Associated Press

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Balmy December: Temperatures 10 to 15 degrees warmer than average so far this month

Balmy December: Temperatures 10 to 15 degrees warmer than average so far this month

The first 10 days of December are off to a balmy start in Minnesota. A cold front passing through Minnesota is bringing cooler air. But temperatures will remain slightly above average through most of next week.
by Paul Huttner

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How to best set up your home as the pandemic drags on

How to best set up your home as the pandemic drags on

Months into the pandemic, our homes have turned into offices and classrooms. How do you maintain a relaxing living space amid the chaos?
by Angela Davis and Arfie Ghedi

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Supreme Court says Muslim men can sue FBI agents in no-fly list case

Supreme Court says Muslim men can sue FBI agents in no-fly list case

The case – Tanzin v Tanvir — involved three Muslim men who said their religious-freedom rights were violated when FBI agents tried to use the no-fly list to force them into becoming informants.
by Krishnadev Calamur and Nina Totenberg

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Wisconsin courts to consider Trump's election lawsuits

Wisconsin courts to consider Trump's election lawsuits

President Donald Trump's extraordinary effort to overturn Joe Biden's win in Wisconsin returns to the courtroom on Thursday, with hearings in federal and state lawsuits seeking to invalidate hundreds of thousands of ballots and give the GOP-controlled Legislature the power to name Trump the winner.
by The Associated Press

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Biden taps McDonough for VA, Rice as domestic policy adviser

Biden taps McDonough for VA, Rice as domestic policy adviser

President-elect Joe Biden is nominating Minnesota native Denis McDonough, who was President Barack Obama's White House chief of staff, as secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. He’s also naming Susan Rice as director of the White House Domestic Policy Council.
by The Associated Press

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No drama corona-Christmas has some secretly jumping for joy

No drama corona-Christmas has some secretly jumping for joy

Some who are planning to stay home say that giving up the hassle, expense and family drama of holiday travel isn't really such a bad deal. There are those who look forward to staying in PJs and watching movies all day. Others plan to bake their way through Christmas. Some will spend the money they would have spent on travel to buy gifts for those in need.
by The Associated Press

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Seasonable cold returns by the weekend

Clouds increase and temperatures fall as we head toward the weekend. Meanwhile, snow chances stay sparse.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Increasing clouds across Minnesota Thursday

Although precipitation in northern Minnesota clears throughout the morning, clouds linger and continue spreading across the state Thursday.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Mpls. City Council cuts police budget, but leaves staffing levels alone

The Minneapolis City Council voted 13-0 to adopt a budget that contains a controversial plan to take nearly $8 million from the Police Department to pay for crime prevention programs and initiatives in other departments, but with a key last-minute change to police staffing levels from an earlier version. The series of cuts and transfers, called “Safety for All” by its authors, was added to the budget earlier this week.  It represents a small part of the department’s $179 million budget. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, December 10, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Dec. 10 update on COVID-19 in MN: 89 deaths; new cases, hospitalizations slowing

Dec. 10 update on COVID-19 in MN: 89 deaths; new cases, hospitalizations slowing

More than 600 deaths reported in the first 10 days of December make this one of the worst periods in the pandemic, but there are glimmers of hope. New daily caseloads and hospital admissions are ebbing. State lawmakers have a partial deal to aid businesses hurt by COVID-19 restrictions.
by MPR News Staff

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Art Hounds: A new interpretation of 'The Snow Queen'

Art Hounds: A new interpretation of 'The Snow Queen'

This week’s Art Hounds recommend an immigration story from Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company, Ballet Co.Laboratory’s “The Snow Queen,” and a painting-fiber arts hybrid exhibit by Rochester artist Cassandra Buck.
by Emily Bright

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Giuliani leaves hospital after COVID treatment

Giuliani leaves hospital after COVID treatment

Leading up to his hospitalization, the president's personal attorney had been traveling the country on behalf of Donald Trump's failed legal attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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U.S. hits highest 1-day toll from coronavirus with 3,054 deaths

U.S. hits highest 1-day toll from coronavirus with 3,054 deaths

The nation looks to the Food and Drug Administration this week as it considers authorizing emergency use of the vaccine developed by Pfizer.
by Vanessa Romo

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APM Hanukkah special: Candles Burning Brightly

APM Hanukkah special: Candles Burning Brightly

APM’s Mindy Ratner hosts the 2020 edition of the Hanukkah special, “Candles Burning Brightly.”

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Is America living up to its ideals?

Is America living up to its ideals?

Journalist and author Thomas Ricks wrote “First Principles” to answer the question he asked himself: Is this what the nation’s founders intended?
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Despite Trump's venting and threats, Biden's win is sealed

Despite Trump's venting and threats, Biden's win is sealed

As President Donald Trump continues to press his argument that the vote was rigged against him, the machinery of government and democracy is moving inexorably toward Joe Biden's presidency. As a judge put it this week, “this ship has sailed."
by The Associated Press

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