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Stories from January 15, 2021

Pandemic shortens U.S. life expectancy, study concludes

Pandemic shortens U.S. life expectancy, study concludes

The deaths caused by the pandemic appear to be shortening overall life expectancy in the U.S. by 1.13 years, which would be the largest single decline in at least 40 years.
by Rob Stein

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Minneapolis council indicates it will try again with plan to replace MPD

Minneapolis council indicates it will try again with plan to replace MPD

The Minneapolis City Council on Friday took steps — again — toward trying to get a proposal on the ballot this year that would allow the city to replace its Police Department with a new public safety agency.
by Brandt Williams and The Associated Press

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Trump trial pending, McConnell calls it 'vote of conscience'

Trump trial pending, McConnell calls it 'vote of conscience'

The Republican leader, Sen. Mitch McConnell, is telling senators decision on whether or not to convict President Donald Trump over the Capitol riot will be a “vote of conscience.”
by The Associated Press

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NRA declares bankruptcy, plans to incorporate in Texas

NRA declares bankruptcy, plans to incorporate in Texas

The National Rifle Association says the nation's most powerful gun-rights organization has filed for bankruptcy. The announcement comes months after New York’s attorney general sued the NRA over claims that top executives illegally diverted tens of millions of dollars for lavish personal trips. 
by The Associated Press

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Video: Face it! You're bad at judging physical distance. Here's how to do it

Video: Face it! You're bad at judging physical distance. Here's how to do it

Keeping a physical distance from other humans is more critical than ever in the pandemic, with COVID-19 cases surging and more contagious variants spreading. Yet humans are not very good at it.
by Marc Silver

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MN public safety officials see no credible threat on State Capitol, but preparing

Despite initial concern that Minnesota’s Capitol was a target of militant groups, Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington said that does not appear to be the case for the moment. State and local law enforcement nevertheless plan to be on duty to protect the building should things change. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.
by Nina Moini

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U.S. says no direct evidence of 'kill/capture teams' so far in Capitol riot

U.S. says no direct evidence of 'kill/capture teams' so far in Capitol riot

The top U.S. prosecutor for the District of Columbia cited a "disconnect" after federal prosecutors in Arizona said there was "strong evidence" that pro-Trump rioters intended to kill officials.
by Bill Chappell and Merrit Kennedy

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Top safety official: No credible threat at Minn. Capitol

Top safety official: No credible threat at Minn. Capitol

As security ramped up at the Minnesota Capitol, Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington said a recent FBI bulletin about potential threats to state Capitol buildings across the country is outdated. Nevertheless, top state officials said they were ready to keep Minnesotans safe. 
by Tim Pugmire

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Southwest Light Rail Transit line faces delays

Southwest Light Rail Transit line faces delays

Met Council officials say the 14.5-mile line between Eden Prairie and Minneapolis will not begin service as originally scheduled.
by Brandt Williams

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Poll: Majority of Americans blame Trump for violence at Capitol

Poll: Majority of Americans blame Trump for violence at Capitol

In the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll, 58 percent say Trump is responsible for the riot at the Capitol, but most Republicans don't — and most of them don't accept the accuracy of the election either.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Tell me something good: Hope for the new year

Tell me something good: Hope for the new year

This winter, MPR News with Angela Davis looked for an opportunity to bring you some good news from a bad year. Times are tough, but with the presence of a new year comes hope. Use the audio player and take a listen to hear what is bringing people hope.
by Angela Davis and Myah Christenson

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Trump to leave Washington on morning of Biden's inauguration

Trump to leave Washington on morning of Biden's inauguration

President Donald Trump will leave Washington next Wednesday morning, ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, according to a person familiar with the planning who spoke on condition of anonymity because the decision had not been made public.
by The Associated Press

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'We will continue on': White Earth doctor finds hope, resilience in connection despite pandemic

'We will continue on': White Earth doctor finds hope, resilience in connection despite pandemic

Native nations in Minnesota managed the early months of the coronavirus pandemic with relatively few cases and deaths. But that changed in the fall, as COVID-19 cases and deaths surged. A doctor helping lead the coronavirus response for the White Earth Nation talks about fighting the virus with science and spiritual practices.
by Dan Gunderson

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ICU nurse says careless attitudes around COVID-19 are 'a slap in the face'

ICU nurse says careless attitudes around COVID-19 are 'a slap in the face'

Lydia Mobley has experienced the pandemic's deadliest days from the inside of a Michigan hospital. "You see people not wearing masks. And then you go to work and you watch people die," the nurse says.
by Ailsa Chang

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Justice Dept. watchdog opens probe of response to riot

Justice Dept. watchdog opens probe of response to riot

The Justice Department's internal watchdog said Friday that it will investigate how the department and its law enforcement agencies prepared for and responded to last week's riots at the U.S. Capitol.
by The Associated Press

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Windy, wintry weather continues Friday, then a quieter weekend

Windy, wintry weather continues Friday, then a quieter weekend

A persistent winter storm continues to bring gusty winds and a messy mix of precipitation across Minnesota Friday. Then the weekend turns quieter and cooler.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Response to Capitol riot could hurt minorities, civil libertarians say

Response to Capitol riot could hurt minorities, civil libertarians say

They say new police and surveillance powers could, if history is a guide, be used against Blacks and other people of color in the justice system, not the white rioters who stormed the Capitol.
by Carrie Johnson

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A closer look at this slow-moving winter storm

A slow-moving winter storm has made travel hazardous in southwestern Minnesota, while the Twin Cities have so far escaped the worst of what was forecast.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Are you 65 or older? What you need to know about getting your COVID-19 vaccine

Are you 65 or older? What you need to know about getting your COVID-19 vaccine

The state says health care providers are now allowed to vaccinate people 65 and older, and those who have underlying health conditions — if they have extra doses. The announcement appears to be the first step in following new federal guidance on who should be next in line to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
by Catharine Richert

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A messy mix of wind, snow, rain and ice continue Friday

A messy mix of wind, snow, rain and ice continue Friday

The winter storm that has been plaguing Minnesota since Thursday continues to bring light snow, rain and freezing drizzle through much of Friday, keeping travel difficult.
by Nicole Mitchell

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'I may not get there with you': An eyewitness account of MLK's final days

'I may not get there with you': An eyewitness account of MLK's final days

Clara Jean Ester was a college student in 1968 when she saw Martin Luther King Jr. give his final speech. A day later, Ester was at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tenn., when he was assassinated.
by Abe Selby

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More vaccine eligibility, not enough vaccine

Minnesota officials say it’s OK now for the state’s health care providers to expand the pool of people eligible for a COVID-19 shot. The problem: Minnesota doesn’t have the supplies yet to vaccinate them. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, January 15, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Biden picks familiar faces for top roles at FEMA, CIA

President-elect Joe Biden is nominating New York emergency department commissioner Deanne Criswell to serve as the Federal Emergency Management Agency administrator and has tapped former CIA deputy director David Cohen to return to the agency in the same role he served during the Obama administration.
by The Associated Press

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Mask-wearing, social distancing improve, but too slowly, survey shows

Mask-wearing, social distancing improve, but too slowly, survey shows

Mask-wearing hit an all-time high, but other COVID-19 precautions are less common now than last spring, a survey finds. Experts worry we're ill-prepared for the spread of more infectious new variants.
by Rob Stein

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'Two pandemics’: Drug overdoses spike, stretching help even further

'Two pandemics’: Drug overdoses spike, stretching help even further

When all the data is in, 2020 is likely to be the deadliest year in American history for drug overdoses. Preliminary federal and state numbers show that the COVID-19 pandemic has made it harder for people who use drugs to stay alive and healthy. It's also taxing the advocates and organizations who work to keep them safe. 
by Jon Collins

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Former U.S. Olympic swimmer Klete Keller charged in Capitol attack

Former U.S. Olympic swimmer Klete Keller charged in Capitol attack

Klete Keller, 38, is facing three counts: obstructing law enforcement, knowingly entering a restricted building without lawful authority, and violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds.
by Brakkton Booker

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Trump impeachment trial to focus on his attacks on election

Trump impeachment trial to focus on his attacks on election

President Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment could go to trial as soon as Inauguration Day, with U.S. senators serving not only as jurors but as shaken personal witnesses and victims of the deadly siege of the Capitol by a mob of his supporters.
by The Associated Press

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Storm update: Heaviest snow bands through noon Friday

Storm update: Heaviest snow bands through noon Friday

Snowfall rates may taper Friday morning through the afternoon before ending. High winds will create blizzard conditions in southern Minnesota.
by Paul Huttner

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