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Stories from January 6, 2021

Minnesota's congressional delegation denounces mob activity at U.S. Capitol

Minnesota's congressional delegation denounces mob activity at U.S. Capitol

Members of Minnesota’s congressional delegation sent out their response as dozens of President Donald Trump supporters breached security perimeters and entered the U.S. Capitol as Congress was expected to vote and affirm Joe Biden’s presidential win.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota protests peaceful as riots hit U.S. Capitol

Dozens of President Trump’s supporters gathered peacefully at the State Capitol in St. Paul, with helicopters circling the building and a notably stepped up law enforcement presence. Police were also seen in front of the Governor’s Residence on Summit Avenue, where other demonstrators gathered. This is an MPR News Evening update for January 6, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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What does Raphael Warnock’s win mean for Georgia and the Democrats?

What does Raphael Warnock’s win mean for Georgia and the Democrats?

Two election victories in Georgia delivered the state’s first Black U.S. senator and gave Democrats the majority in the Senate. Host Kerri Miller talked to a political scientist about what led to the historic win and shift in power.
by Kerri Miller

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Biden calls on mob to 'pull back,' urges restoring decency

Biden calls on mob to 'pull back,' urges restoring decency

President-elect Joe Biden is calling for the restoration of “just simple decency” after a mob incited by his predecessor stormed the U.S. Capitol and delayed Congress from certifying the results of November’s election in which Biden won the White House.
by The Associated Press

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Has anything changed when it comes to police accountability?

Has anything changed when it comes to police accountability?

In the wake of another police shooting in Minneapolis, host Kerri Miller talked to law enforcement experts about whether policing has changed as a result of George Floyd’s death. 
by Kerri Miller

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Pro-Trump mob storms U.S. Capitol in bid to overturn election

Pro-Trump mob storms U.S. Capitol in bid to overturn election

A violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol and forced lawmakers into hiding, in a stunning attempt to overturn America’s presidential election, undercut the nation’s democracy. A woman was shot and killed inside the Capitol, and Washington’s mayor instituted an evening curfew in an attempt to contain the violence.
by The Associated Press

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Doctors encouraged by antibody treatments for COVID-19

Doctors encouraged by antibody treatments for COVID-19

While logistical challenges have hampered use of antibody drugs to treat people with mild-to-moderate COVID-19, recent results show the medicines can be worthwhile.
by Richard Harris

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Pence says he doesn't have power to reject electoral votes

Pence says he doesn't have power to reject electoral votes

Vice President Pence said on Wednesday that he does not have the power to reject Electoral College votes, calling his role in the joint session of Congress to count the ballots "largely ceremonial."
by Alana Wise

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Songs that keep us going during hard times

Songs that keep us going during hard times

Last year was at times a terrible, difficult, sad and challenging one. But through some of the most trying of days, many of us turned to a familiar source of comfort: music.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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2 Louisville police officers connected to Breonna Taylor's death have been fired

2 Louisville police officers connected to Breonna Taylor's death have been fired

Detective Joshua Jaynes, who secured the search warrant for Taylor's apartment, and Detective Myles Cosgrove, who federal investigators said fired the shot that killed Breonna Taylor, have been terminated.
by Brakkton Booker

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Biden to name judge Merrick Garland as attorney general

Biden to name judge Merrick Garland as attorney general

President-elect Joe Biden has selected Merrick Garland, a federal appeals court judge, as his attorney general, two people familiar with the selection process said Wednesday.
by The Associated Press

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COVID-19 regulations in MN: What you need to know

COVID-19 regulations in MN: What you need to know

Gov. Tim Walz extended some of the restrictions on businesses and social gathering that went into effect ahead of Thanksgiving. Other restrictions have been eased or lifted. Here’s what you need to know.
by MPR News Staff

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Trump tells Pence to show 'extreme courage' and overturn results

Trump tells Pence to show 'extreme courage' and overturn results

The president's badgering sets up his wingman to take the blame when Trump's quixotic quest to overturn election results fails and Congress certifies President-elect Joe Biden's win.
by Tamara Keith

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Cloudy and mild under a persistent weather pattern

Southwestern Minnesota sees rain and a little snow Wednesday, but the prevailing trend across the state into the weekend is a stagnant trend that keeps skies mostly cloudy and temperatures mild.
by Nicole Mitchell

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'The Liar's Dictionary' is a delight from A to Z

'The Liar's Dictionary' is a delight from A to Z

Eley Williamsdid her doctoral dissertation on "mountweazels," fake words inserted into dictionaries as copyright traps — and she builds on that in her charming debut novel, about an epic dictionary.
by Heller McAlpin

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'Outlawed' frontiers of gender and sexuality beckon in this sly western

'Outlawed' frontiers of gender and sexuality beckon in this sly western

Critic Maureen Corrigan has been describing Anna North's new novel to friends as "‘The Handmaid's Tale’ meets ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.’" It's a glib tagline, but not without justification.
by Maureen Corrigan

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Warnock, Ossoff win in Georgia, handing Dems Senate control

Warnock, Ossoff win in Georgia, handing Dems Senate control

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, Democratic challengers who represented the diversity of their party’s evolving coalition, defeated Republicans David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler. The twin victories Wednesday end nearly two decades in which Democrats have been shut out of statewide victories in Georgia. 
by The Associated Press

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Trump supporters clash with Capitol police at protest

Trump supporters clash with Capitol police at protest

Thousands of supporters of President Donald Trump amassed in Washington, D.C., to reject the results of the Nov. 3 election. The House and Senate abruptly took a recess as the United States Capitol police locked down the building, not allowing people to come in or out.
by Marisa Peñaloza

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More than a week later, FBI avoids terror label for bombing

More than a week later, FBI avoids terror label for bombing

The FBI investigation into whether the Nashville bombing was a terrorist act has sparked criticism about a possible racial double standard and drawn questions from downtown business owners whose insurance coverage could be affected by the bureau's assessment.
by The Associated Press

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Cloudy but mild weather for Wednesday

Fog is less of a problem Wednesday morning, but southwestern Minnesota is dealing with rain and likely snow.
by Nicole Mitchell

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UK judge rejects Assange bail request, citing flight risk

UK judge rejects Assange bail request, citing flight risk

District Judge Vanessa Baraitser — who earlier this week rejected the U.S. extradition request — ruled that Assange must be held in custody while the U.S. government appeals.
by Bill Chappell

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Walz to ease restrictions on indoor dining

Gov. Tim Walz plans to announce the next phase of Minnesota’s COVID-19 restrictions Wednesday. The governor will announce a rollback of restrictions on indoor dining, according to a spokesperson. Minnesota’s current COVID-19 restrictions, including a ban on indoor, sit-down service at bars and restaurants, run through late Sunday. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Congress rejects objection to Arizona votes, takes up Pennsylvania objection

Congress rejects objection to Arizona votes, takes up Pennsylvania objection

Members of the U.S. House and Senate on Wednesday voted to reject objections to Joe Biden's election victory in the state of Arizona, hours after violent insurrectionists stormed the Capitol. The joint session took the tally back up, only to break again over objections to Pennsylvania.
by NPR Staff

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For one woman in recovery, staying sober during a pandemic has been a lesson in resilience

For one woman in recovery, staying sober during a pandemic has been a lesson in resilience

For most of her adult life, sobriety has been hard for Heather Russell to maintain. When the pandemic hit, she worried she’d go back to drinking, after nearly a year of sobriety. Instead, Russell says 2020 was a lesson in tapping resilience she didn’t know she had.
by Catharine Richert

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Jan. 6 update on COVID-19 in MN: 2K new cases, 67 deaths, dining limits announced

Jan. 6 update on COVID-19 in MN: 2K new cases, 67 deaths, dining limits announced

Gov. Tim Walz has announced changes to restrictions for indoor dining Wednesday. Minnesota’s current COVID-19 restrictions, including a ban on indoor dining, run through Sunday night. The new order came as Minnesota reported 67 additional deaths and 2,346 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday.
by MPR News Staff

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Indoor dining to resume next week; theaters and museums can also reopen

Indoor dining to resume next week; theaters and museums can also reopen

Starting Monday, restaurants and bars will be allowed to open at 50 percent capacity. Bowling alleys, movie theaters and museums can reopen at 25 percent capacity.
by MPR News Staff

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Attorney on call with Trump and Georgia officials resigns from law firm

Attorney on call with Trump and Georgia officials resigns from law firm

Cleta Mitchell's now-former law firm, Foley & Lardner, said this week that her involvement in the president's call with Georgia officials alleging a stolen election was "concerning."
by Jaclyn Diaz

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Hundreds of Trump supporters flock to D.C. ahead of vote

Hundreds of Trump supporters flock to D.C. ahead of vote

Just blocks from the White House, hundreds of people gathered Tuesday afternoon and evening in Freedom Plaza to decry the vote by the Electoral College.
by The Associated Press

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U.S.: Hack of federal agencies 'likely Russian in origin'

U.S.: Hack of federal agencies 'likely Russian in origin'

Top national security agencies are confirming in a rare joint statement that Russia was likely responsible for a massive hack of U.S. government departments and corporations, rejecting President Donald Trump’s claim that China might be to blame. 
by The Associated Press

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AP VoteCast: GOP voters in Georgia back Trump's false claims

AP VoteCast: GOP voters in Georgia back Trump's false claims

About three-quarters of voters who backed Republican candidates in Georgia’s Senate runoffs say President-elect Joe Biden was not legitimately elected in November. 
by The Associated Press

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Questions remain over ‘high risk’ search of Idd's family home

Questions remain over ‘high risk’ search of Idd's family home

Community members continue to question why law enforcement authorities conducted a high-risk raid on the family home of Dolal Idd, who was shot and killed by police last week. Family members have said authorities entered their home with guns early Thursday, zip-tied the adults and didn’t tell them that their son had been killed until after the search was over. 
by Jon Collins

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