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Stories from January 20, 2021

Micro-thaw now; arctic front blows in Thursday

Our one-day micro-thaw gives way to arctic air by late Thursday. Saturday brings a chance for significant snow.
by Paul Huttner

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Minnesota plays a part in maroon and gold for Biden inauguration

Minnesota plays a part in maroon and gold for Biden inauguration, as Amy Klobuchar emcees the transfer of power on the Capitol’s west front. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Fire at homeless encampment in St. Paul leaves one dead

Fire at homeless encampment in St. Paul leaves one dead

A person sheltering in a tent has died after an apparent fire near the Mississippi riverfront in St. Paul, the city’s fire officials said.
by Tim Nelson

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Bernie Sanders and his mittens win the Inauguration Day meme game

Bernie Sanders and his mittens win the Inauguration Day meme game

The solemn day representing the peaceful transfer of power was peppered with moments of levity, including various memes celebrating the winterwear donned by the Vermont senator.
by Barbara Sprunt

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Listen to highlights of the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony

Listen to highlights of the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony

Highlights of the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony of Joseph R. Biden on Wednesday, Jan. 20.

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Tracking potentially plowable snow Saturday

Tracking potentially plowable snow Saturday

It’s still early in the forecast process with snowfall about 72 hours away. Forecast models continue to paint potentially plowable snow for much of Minnesota Saturday through Saturday night.
by Paul Huttner

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On Day One, Biden targets Trump policies on climate, virus

On Day One, Biden targets Trump policies on climate, virus

On his first day in office, President Joe Biden is moving to dismantle Donald Trump's legacy by signing a series of executive actions that reverse course on immigration, climate change, racial equity and the handling of the coronavirus pandemic. 
by The Associated Press

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Vice President Harris: A new chapter opens in U.S. politics

Vice President Harris: A new chapter opens in U.S. politics

Vice President Kamala Harris broke the barrier Wednesday that has kept men at the top ranks of American power for more than two centuries when she took the oath to hold the nation's second-highest office.
by The Associated Press

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17 House GOP freshmen write to Biden about working together

17 House GOP freshmen write to Biden about working together

The group includes several lawmakers who backed challenges to the electoral votes, as well as those who voted last week to impeach President Trump.
by Deirdre Walsh

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Fact check: Biden's inaugural address

Fact check: Biden's inaugural address

Joe Biden gave his inaugural address after being sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. NPR reporters annotated his speech live with fact checks and analysis.
by NPR Staff

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In 'Remote Control,' drones fly over the yam fields of a near-future Africa

In 'Remote Control,' drones fly over the yam fields of a near-future Africa

Nnedi Okorafor's multi-faceted new novella follows a young girl in a near-future version of Ghana who becomes the Adopted Daughter of Death — but she can't quite figure out how that happened.
by Jason Heller

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Temperatures soar then plunge by Friday

Following milder weather Wednesday and Thursday, temperatures dive again late-week, then more snow targets Minnesota Saturday and Sunday.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Trump revokes administration ethics rules on his way out the door

Trump revokes administration ethics rules on his way out the door

Members of the Trump administration won't have to wait five years before lobbying the agencies where they worked. Trump had been highly critical of former President Bill Clinton for a similar reversal.
by Tamara Keith

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Wednesday turns warm and windy

Significantly milder weather returns Wednesday, along with gusty winds and more sunshine for much of the state.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Trump bids farewell to Washington, hints of comeback

Trump bids farewell to Washington, hints of comeback

Donald Trump pumped his fist and waved as he departed the White House on Marine One Wednesday for the last time as president, leaving behind a legacy of chaos and tumult and a nation bitterly divided.
by The Associated Press

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Thousands of vaccine slots for older Minnesotans fill quickly

After weeks of vaccinating health care workers and nursing home residents and staff, the state of Minnesota has opened up vaccinations to anyone 65 and older to get the COVID-19 vaccine. But the rollout, billed as a pilot, was almost too popular. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Jan. 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: Active caseload lowest since mid-October

Jan. 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: Active caseload lowest since mid-October

While the January numbers continue to look encouraging, public health leaders caution another COVID-19 wave is likely. They are also pleading with an increasingly frustrated public for patience with the vaccination rollout.
by MPR News Staff

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Watching history from afar, some Harris supporters feel 'robbed' of a big moment

Watching history from afar, some Harris supporters feel 'robbed' of a big moment

For so many people, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' inauguration is a momentous occasion. But it is also a moment that has been stripped of much of the traditional pomp and circumstance.
by Juana Summers

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Thousands of vaccine slots for older Minnesotans fill quickly, demand swamps phone lines, website

Thousands of vaccine slots for older Minnesotans fill quickly, demand swamps phone lines, website

After weeks of vaccinating health care workers and nursing home residents and staff, the state of Minnesota has opened up vaccinations to anyone 65 and older to get the COVID-19 vaccine. But the rollout was almost too popular.
by Peter Cox

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Here's what Biden plans to do in his 1st day as president

Here's what Biden plans to do in his 1st day as president

When he gets into the Oval Office, President- elect Joe Biden plans to sign 17 executive actions on priorities like COVID-19, climate, racial justice — and rolling back Trump rules.
by Franco Ordoñez and Ayesha Rascoe

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Republicans try to change laws to curtail Walz powers

Republicans try to change laws to curtail Walz powers

Republicans in the Minnesota Senate are turning to legislative remedies to try to curtail the emergency powers Gov. Tim Walz has been using to address the COVID-19 pandemic.
by Tim Pugmire

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Biden takes the helm as president: 'Democracy has prevailed'

Biden takes the helm as president: 'Democracy has prevailed'

Joe Biden has taken the helm as the 46th president of the United States, summoning the tradition of American resilience to confront a historic confluence of crises. He used his inaugural address to urge people to come together to heal a nation left deeply divided by a tumultuous four years. More history was made at his side, as Kamala Harris became the first woman to be vice president. 
by The Associated Press

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Prosecutors seek to try officers accused of killing Floyd together in summer

Prosecutors seek to try officers accused of killing Floyd together in summer

State prosecutors are enlisting the help of a prominent Minnesota epidemiologist as they seek to recombine the trials of four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd and delay the proceedings until summer.
by Jon Collins

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Biden arrives for inauguration with big plans, big problems

Biden arrives for inauguration with big plans, big problems

President-elect Joe Biden is making a sober entrance to the nation’s capital, ready to assume power as the nation reels from the coronavirus pandemic and soaring unemployment. There's also serious concern about whether more violence could be in the offing as he prepares to take the oath of office on Wednesday.
by The Associated Press

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How have museums made it through the pandemic?

How have museums made it through the pandemic?

On Jan. 11, the state's museums were allowed to reopen once more — at 25 percent capacity. MPR News guest host Chris Farrell spoke with three museum directors about the year they’ve had and what visitors can expect as they gradually re-open their doors.
by Chris Farrell and Katie Moritz

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