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Stories from January 19, 2021

Another return to school, with only 6,000 vaccine doses for MN teachers, child care workers

Another return to school, with only 6,000 vaccine doses for MN teachers, child care workers

Students are back in classrooms, but only a small number of Minnesota educators and child care workers were registered to get vaccinated for COVID-19.
by Elizabeth Shockman, Christine T. Nguyen, Jackson Forderer and Tom Crann

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Doctor uses own doubts about vaccine to assure patients

Doctor uses own doubts about vaccine to assure patients

Dr. Nathan Chomilo is convinced that the COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective, but he also doesn’t hesitate to tell his patients that he had many of the concerns they share with him in clinic.
by Tom Crann

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Federal court strikes down major Trump climate rollback

Federal court strikes down major Trump climate rollback

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia says the Trump administration acted illegally under the Clean Air Act in easing federal regulation of pollution from power plants.
by The Associated Press

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One-day thaw: A shot at 40 Wednesday

One-day thaw: A shot at 40 Wednesday

Get ready for a one-day warmup. Arctic air returns Thursday into the weekend.
by Paul Huttner

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First day demand crushes debut of Minnesota's vaccine registration system

First day demand crushes debut of Minnesota's vaccine registration system, but officials say they’re taking steps to meet even more appointments. This is an evening news update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Trump wishes Biden luck without naming him in farewell video

Trump wishes Biden luck without naming him in farewell video

President Donald Trump is offering rare, kind words to his successor in a farewell video as he spends his final full day in office. Trump in the video, however, did not utter President-elect Joe Biden’s name.
by The Associated Press

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Tribal leaders blast congressman opposed to Biden nomination

Tribal leaders blast congressman opposed to Biden nomination

A group of Native American tribes in a Minnesota congressman's district is rebuking him for his attempts to derail President-elect Joe Biden's pick for Interior secretary.
by The Associated Press

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What is the Democratic Party’s mandate?

What is the Democratic Party’s mandate?

What do the results from this year’s election tell us about the priorities of Democratic voters? Two political scientists shared their views on the eve of President-elect Biden’s inauguration.
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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'Doctors Blackwell' tells the story of 2 pioneering sisters who changed medicine

'Doctors Blackwell' tells the story of 2 pioneering sisters who changed medicine

Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman in America to earn her medical degree. Her sister Emily followed in her footsteps. Janice Nimura tells the story of the "complicated, prickly" trailblazers.
by Dave Davies

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Tracking a possible winter storm Saturday

Tracking a possible winter storm Saturday

A windy but milder Wednesday gives way to another cold front Thursday. Saturday brings a potentially plowable snow system.
by Paul Huttner

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Everything you need to know about getting the COVID-19 vaccine in Minnesota

Everything you need to know about getting the COVID-19 vaccine in Minnesota

As Minnesota’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues, the state has announced the next two priority groups can start getting vaccinated. While more options are available for finding a vaccine, the state is warning that the number of doses available will continue to be limited. Here’s what you need to know.
by MPR News Staff

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McConnell said Trump 'fed lies' to mob about Biden election

McConnell said Trump 'fed lies' to mob about Biden election

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell opened the Senate on Tuesday saying the pro-Trump mob that stormed the Capitol was “fed lies” by the president and others in the deadly riot to overturn Democrat Joe Biden's election.
by The Associated Press

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SAT discontinues subject tests and optional essay

SAT discontinues subject tests and optional essay

The College Board, citing the pandemic for the changes, will shift focus to a new digital version of the college entrance exam.
by Elissa Nadworny

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The history in 'Angel of Greenwood' could not be more timely

The history in 'Angel of Greenwood' could not be more timely

Randi Pink's new novel follows a young couple, Angel and Isaiah, whose budding love is set against the backdrop of historical tragedy: the Tulsa race massacre of 1921.
by Caitlyn Paxson

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'Peanuts' pen pals find comfort in correspondence

'Peanuts' pen pals find comfort in correspondence

After being furloughed from his job at the Denver International Airport, Wesley Morgan began writing to over 500 older adults living in isolation due to the pandemic. He says 142 responded, and many have become consistent correspondents.
by The Associated Press

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Two books to reflect on climate change in 2021

Two books to reflect on climate change in 2021

Kerri Miller provides her Thread Must-Read recommendations and she says 2021 will be a good year for great writing about climate change.
by Kerri Miller

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Behind Capitol security lines, COVID-19 is still main topic

Behind Capitol security lines, COVID-19 is still main topic

Lawmakers are pressing for information about Minnesota’s COVID-19 strategy as they meet in a locked-down Capitol.
by Brian Bakst

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Tuesday brings the coldest weather so far this January

Tuesday is shaping up to be the coldest day so far this month for most of Minnesota, and it also brings areas of light snow.
by Nicole Mitchell

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It’s back to school — again — for many of Minnesota’s youngest students

Thousands of Minnesota elementary students will be on their way to school Tuesday morning — some of them seeing their classrooms in person for the first time ever.  This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Joe Biden to propose 8-year citizenship path for immigrants

Joe Biden to propose 8-year citizenship path for immigrants

President-elect Joe Biden plans to unveil a sweeping immigration bill on Day One of his administration, hoping to provide an eight-year path to citizenship for an estimated 11 million people living in the U.S. without legal status
by The Associated Press

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Jan. 19 update on COVID-19 in MN: 6 deaths; new cases below 1K

Jan. 19 update on COVID-19 in MN: 6 deaths; new cases below 1K

The January path remains encouraging following an awful November and December, but public health leaders still caution that another COVID-19 wave is likely.
by MPR News Staff

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Senate begins Biden Cabinet confirmation hearings as impeachment trial looms

Senate begins Biden Cabinet confirmation hearings as impeachment trial looms

The first five hearings on Tuesday include nominees who are already signaling sharp departures from the policies enacted under President Trump. They also showcase the diversity that Biden has vowed to be a hallmark of his Cabinet, and more broadly of his approach to his presidency.
by Deirdre Walsh

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Poll: Most Americans think Trump will be remembered as a subpar president

Poll: Most Americans think Trump will be remembered as a subpar president

By a 60 percent to 27 percent margin, Americans said they thought Donald Trump would go down as either one of the worst presidents in history or below average. President-elect Joe Biden is viewed more positively.
by Domenico Montanaro

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It’s back to school — again — for many of Minnesota’s youngest students

It’s back to school — again — for many of Minnesota’s youngest students

Thousands of Minnesota elementary students will be on their way to school Tuesday morning — some of them seeing their classrooms in person for the first time ever. The return of in-person instruction is again shifting the picture of what education looks like in the middle of a pandemic. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Minneapolis MLK Day speakers: Deval Patrick, Rev. Bernice King and Andrew Young

Minneapolis MLK Day speakers: Deval Patrick, Rev. Bernice King and Andrew Young

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast “virtual” speakers in 2021: Rev. Bernice King and Ambassador Andrew Young. As well as the 2016 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast keynote speaker: former Massachusetts governor and civil rights attorney Deval Patrick.

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Renewed conversations about racial justice

Renewed conversations about racial justice

As we remember the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we revisit some of the conversations about racial justice that are happening today.
by Angela Davis

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