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Stories from January 5, 2021

Trump administration scales back wild bird protections

Trump administration scales back wild bird protections

The Trump administration finalized changes to a century-old law protecting most American wild bird species, despite warnings that billions of birds could die as a result.
by The Associated Press

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2021 Grammy Awards postponed due to coronavirus concerns

2021 Grammy Awards postponed due to coronavirus concerns

As Los Angeles experiences a significant increase in new COVID-19 infections, the Recording Academy and CBS have decided to postpone the annual music awards until March 14.
by Anastasia Tsioulcas

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How COVID-19 attacks the brain and may cause lasting damage

How COVID-19 attacks the brain and may cause lasting damage

Severe cases of COVID-19 can injure the brain in ways that affect memory, thinking and mood for months after the infection is gone, new research hints. It may even raise the risk of Alzheimer's.
by Jon Hamilton

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Trump EPA erects new barriers to crucial science

Trump EPA erects new barriers to crucial science

Studies based on private health data are crucial to understanding dangers posed by pollution. A new rule makes it harder for the EPA to consider many studies when setting safeguards.
by Rebecca Hersher

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Proud Boys leader released from police custody and ordered to leave D.C.

Proud Boys leader released from police custody and ordered to leave D.C.

Enrique Tarrio was arrested on Monday shortly after arriving in D.C., where Trump supporters are gathering to protest the official certification of the Electoral College ballots on Wednesday.
by Laurel Wamsley

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Lawmakers are back, divided as ever over Minnesota's COVID-19 pandemic

Lawmakers are back, divided as ever over Minnesota's COVID-19 pandemic, but watching for changes likely coming tomorrow from the governor. This is an evening news update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Fauci: U.S. could soon give 1 million vaccinations a day

Fauci: U.S. could soon give 1 million vaccinations a day

The nation's top infectious disease expert says the U.S. could soon be doing a million COVID-19 vaccinations a day despite the sluggish start. But Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning the next few weeks could be dangerous as the coronavirus surges. 
by The Associated Press

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What's next to stop COVID-19 spread in Minnesota?

What's next to stop COVID-19 spread in Minnesota?

Host Angela Davis was joined by state infectious disease director Kris Ehresmann to talk about the state’s next steps to combat the pandemic. The state continues to roll out the vaccine. Meanwhile, Gov. Tim Walz’s current restrictions on bars, restaurants and entertainment venues are set to expire on Jan. 10.
by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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Legislature begins session facing pandemic, budget shortfall

Legislature begins session facing pandemic, budget shortfall

Minnesota’s divided Legislature returned to action Tuesday for the start of a budget-writing session that is supposed to conclude in mid-May. As in last year’s special legislative sessions, COVID-19 is a central issue.
by Tim Pugmire

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Illinois teen pleads not guilty in Kenosha protest slayings

Illinois teen pleads not guilty in Kenosha protest slayings

An Illinois teenager who fatally shot two people and wounded a third amidst sometimes violent summer protests on the streets of Kenosha, Wis., pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to charges including intentional homicide.
by The Associated Press

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Southwestern Minnesota gets snow Tuesday night

Although not as mild as Monday, temperatures remain above average through the weekend. Snow chances stay slim for most of the state.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Gatsby's great narrator 'Nick' finally gets his own backstory

Gatsby's great narrator 'Nick' finally gets his own backstory

Michael Farris Smith followed F. Scott Fitzgerald's "breadcrumbs" to write “Nick,” a prequel to “The Great Gatsby.” Revising the book, Smith was struck by the parallels between the 1920s and the 2020s.
by Steve Inskeep

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Tuesday starts foggy, followed by afternoon sunshine

Tuesday brings another day of morning fog and above average afternoon temperatures, with more sunshine likely in the afternoon.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Restriction rollback expected Wednesday

Gov. Tim Walz plans to announce a rollback of restrictions for indoor dining this week, his office said Monday evening. Minnesota’s current COVID-19 restrictions, including a ban on indoor dining, run through late Sunday. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, January 5, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Trump says he'll 'fight like hell' to hold on to presidency

Trump says he'll 'fight like hell' to hold on to presidency

With mounting desperation, Donald Trump declared he would "fight like hell" to hold on to the presidency and appealed to Republican lawmakers to reverse his election loss to Joe Biden when they convene this week to confirm the Electoral College vote.
by The Associated Press

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Jan. 5 update on COVID-19 in MN: 18 new deaths, Minn. waits for restriction rollbacks

Jan. 5 update on COVID-19 in MN: 18 new deaths, Minn. waits for restriction rollbacks

Minnesota reported 18 more deaths caused by COVID-19 Tuesday, along with 1,612 new cases ahead of an announcement from Gov. Tim Walz that he’ll loosen restrictions on bars and restaurants.
by MPR News Staff

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For one family, pandemic has forced tough conversations — and lessons in unconditional love

For one family, pandemic has forced tough conversations — and lessons in unconditional love

The Hochstetler family is spread across four states, which has made it hard to stay close during the pandemic. Last year forced some uniquely 2020 conversations, laden with both tension and love, on the sprawling family.
by Catharine Richert

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Audio postcard: Snowy signs of plant life

Audio postcard: Snowy signs of plant life

During the summer months, we get periodic updates on Morning Edition from wildflower gurus Phyllis Root and Kelly Povo, who travel the state to find out what’s in bloom. This year, winter hasn’t put a stop to their adventuring.
by Cathy Wurzer and Julia Franz

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FDA warns health officials not to mess with COVID-19 vaccine doses schedule

FDA warns health officials not to mess with COVID-19 vaccine doses schedule

Agency officials said reducing the number of doses creates a potential for harm in patients because "they may assume that they are fully protected when they are not" and may "take unnecessary risks."
by Vanessa Romo

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Trump's census plan in peril as bureau expects February release of count results

Trump's census plan in peril as bureau expects February release of count results

The Census Bureau has fallen further behind schedule in running quality checks on the 2020 census after uncovering more irregularities in the records, jeopardizing President Donald Trump's bid to alter a key count.
by Hansi Lo Wang

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Faced with twin COVID diagnoses, in-home care provider and her centenarian client moved in together

Faced with twin COVID diagnoses, in-home care provider and her centenarian client moved in together

When a personal care assistant and her 101-year-old client both came down with COVID-19, the two women faced a choice: Ride out the virus alone or survive it together.
by Catharine Richert

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Prosecutor: Wisconsin pharmacist thought vaccine was unsafe

Prosecutor: Wisconsin pharmacist thought vaccine was unsafe

A Wisconsin pharmacist told police he tried to ruin hundreds of doses of coronavirus vaccine because he believed the shots would mutate people's DNA, court documents show. Health experts say there is no truth to claims that the vaccines can genetically modify humans.
by The Associated Press

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