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Stories from February 26, 2021

Biden: Strikes in Syria sent warning to Iran to 'be careful'

Biden: Strikes in Syria sent warning to Iran to 'be careful'

President Joe Biden is cautioning Iran against threatening U.S. troops in Iraq, saying his authorization of airstrikes against facilities in Syria used by Iran-backed militia groups was meant to signal to Iran that it “can't act with impunity.”
by The Associated Press

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‘Like looking at the moon’: Old-fashioned radio show brings isolated seniors together

‘Like looking at the moon’: Old-fashioned radio show brings isolated seniors together

As businesses and families turned to new technology to connect during the pandemic, a Twin Cities choir turned to the time-tested medium of radio to connect residents in senior living communities.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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U.S. advisers endorse single-shot COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson

U.S. advisers endorse single-shot COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson

The FDA panel experts have ruled that the single-dose vaccine protected against COVID-19 and should be made available for adults. The agency is expected to quickly follow the recommendation and make the shot the third vaccine authorized for emergency use in the U.S. 
by The Associated Press

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Budget outlook flips from deficit to surplus, Minnesota budget officials say

The state budget picture has improved dramatically, according to the latest economic forecast from the Minnesota Management and Budget office.  The state is projected to have a positive balance of $1.6 billion over the next two years, due to higher revenue and lower spending. This is the MPR News update for Feb. 26, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.
by Nina Moini

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Catching up the with The Warming House

Catching up the with The Warming House

The Warming House co-hosts talk to MPR News host Angela Davis about their Sunday radio show, Aretha Franklin and the best burger in Minnesota — plus, trivia.
by Angela Davis

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What’s up with all the speeding and reckless drivers?

What’s up with all the speeding and reckless drivers?

Host Angela Davis talked to the Minnesota state traffic safety director and a driving instructor about why some people are driving so fast and how to make our roads safer.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Explosion strikes Israeli-owned ship in Mideast amid tension

An explosion struck an Israeli-owned cargo ship sailing out of the Middle East on Friday, an unexplained blast renewing concerns about ship security in the region amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
by The Associated Press

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Shutting the door on a cold February

Minnesota registered the lowest temperature in the lower 48 states at least 10 times in February, according to retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Weekend forecast: Mild Saturday, cooler Sunday; snow or a mix Saturday night

Weekend forecast: Mild Saturday, cooler Sunday; snow or a mix Saturday night

Do you like mild weather or cool weather in February? You’ll be happy with part of the weekend either way; we have one mild day and one cooler day in the forecast. We also have some accumulating snow to talk about.
by Ron Trenda

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U.S. coronavirus infections are way down — can we keep them that way?

U.S. coronavirus infections are way down — can we keep them that way?

The country has beat back the winter surge, and experts credit Americans' improved compliance with precautions like mask-wearing. But could we still face a resurgence if we let up?
by Will Stone

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Understanding the burden of ‘actual malice’ in high-profile defamation cases

Understanding the burden of ‘actual malice’ in high-profile defamation cases

There’s a spate of high-profile defamation lawsuits being filed over disinformation spread during the 2020 election. Two lawyers described the high burden of proof needed to prevail in these cases and their implications for free speech. 
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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Suspect who killed a Duluth K-9 dies after hourslong standoff

A suspect in Duluth who fatally shot a police K-9 after officers responded to a domestic call Thursday died after a standoff that lasted around 20 hours, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said Friday afternoon.
by Hannah Yang and MPR News Staff

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Some snow likely over the weekend

After a warm and windy Friday, the weekend brings cooler weather and accumulating snowfall. Snow totals are expected to stay under 2 inches in most places. 
by Nicole Mitchell

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Photographers make kids' wildest dreams come to life

Photographers make kids' wildest dreams come to life

A husband and wife photography team create avant-garde and futuristic shoots for their clients. The couple hopes the portraits transcend the typical images of beauty.
by Kelley Dickens

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Front-line food plant workers up next for COVID-19 vaccine

Front-line food plant workers up next for COVID-19 vaccine

Meat and poultry processing plants were at the epicenter of some of the earliest COVID-19 outbreaks in communities in central and southern Minnesota. Vaccinations for the 45,000 workers at the state’s food processing plants are expected to begin in April.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Gusty winds keep Friday warm

Friday stays warmer but also very windy, with gusts that could exceed 40 mph. That wind pattern also draws in enough moisture for areas of precipitation by the afternoon.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Ex-cop Noor appeals his 3rd-degree murder conviction to Minn. Supreme Court

The former Minneapolis police officer imprisoned for killing Justine Ruszczyk in 2017 is appealing his third-degree murder conviction to the Minnesota Supreme Court. The case could have implications for the upcoming trial of Derek Chauvin, one of the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the May 25 killing of George Floyd. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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With House voting on relief bill, Democrats mull wage plan rescue

With House voting on relief bill, Democrats mull wage plan rescue

A $1.9 trillion package aimed at helping the country rebuild from the pandemic seems headed toward House passage. Now, Democrats are also searching for a way to revive their drive to boost the minimum wage. 
by The Associated Press

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'Worth being forgiven': A father and his son's killer bring past and present together

'Worth being forgiven': A father and his son's killer bring past and present together

Tony Hicks was a 14-year-old gang member when he killed Tariq Khamisa over 25 years ago. At StoryCorps, Khamisa’s father spoke with Hicks about how they became friends — through pain and forgiveness.
by Sylvie Lubow and Mitra Bonshahi

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College tuition sparked a mental health crisis. Then the hefty hospital bill arrived

College tuition sparked a mental health crisis. Then the hefty hospital bill arrived

A student sought counseling help after panicking over a tuition bill. A weeklong stay in a psychiatric hospital followed — along with a $3,413 bill. The hospital soft-pedaled its charity care policy.
by Jordan Rau

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Militia official: U.S. strike in Syria kills 1, wounds several

Militia official: U.S. strike in Syria kills 1, wounds several

A U.S. airstrike in Syria targeted facilities belonging to a powerful Iranian-backed Iraqi armed group, killing one of their militiamen and wounding a number of others, an Iraqi militia official said Friday.
by The Associated Press

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccine counts rebound but trend still flat

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccine counts rebound but trend still flat

The newest numbers come a day after Gov. Tim Walz said every Minnesotan should be able to get a shot by the summer. While the counts reported Friday are encouraging, the trend line shows no signs yet of an upswing.
by MPR News Staff

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With one move, Congress could lift millions of children out of poverty

With one move, Congress could lift millions of children out of poverty

Lawmakers are weighing a proposal to give families with kids a monthly, cash benefit to help ease the lifelong pull of poverty. Experts say it could cut U.S. child poverty nearly in half.
by Cory Turner and Anya Kamenetz

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Budget turnaround: Projected $1.6B surplus shoves aside deficit

Budget turnaround: Projected $1.6B surplus shoves aside deficit

Minnesota finance officials say higher revenue and lower spending have turned what had been a budget deficit into a projected $1.6 billion surplus. Policymakers will use the latest figures to set a new two-year state budget, with taxes at the center of the discussion. 
by Brian Bakst and Tim Pugmire

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Mr. Potato Head drops the mister, sort of

Mr. Potato Head drops the mister, sort of

Hasbro created confusion on Thursday when it removed the gender from its Mr. Potato Head brand, but not from the actual toy.
by The Associated Press

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Senate can't vote on $15 minimum wage, parliamentarian rules

Senate can't vote on $15 minimum wage, parliamentarian rules

Senate Democrats will not be forced to confront an internal political battle over increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 following a decision by the primary keeper of Senate rules.
by The Associated Press

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Ex-cop Noor appeals his 3rd-degree murder conviction to Minn. Supreme Court

Ex-cop Noor appeals his 3rd-degree murder conviction to Minn. Supreme Court

Former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor, who has been imprisoned for the 2017 killing of Justine Ruszczyk, is appealing his third-degree murder conviction to the state Supreme Court. The case could have implications for the upcoming trial of Derek Chauvin charged in the death of George Floyd.
by Matt Sepic

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NBA suspends Wolves' Beasley 12 games for felony gun threat

NBA suspends Wolves' Beasley 12 games for felony gun threat

The Timberwolves shooting guard recently pleaded guilty to a felony charge of threats of violence. The punishment will begin with Minnesota’s game Saturday at Washington. 
by The Associated Press

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U.S. bombs facilities in Syria used by Iran-back militia

U.S. bombs facilities in Syria used by Iran-back militia

The U.S. military conducted airstrikes against facilities in eastern Syria that the Pentagon said were used by Iran-backed militia groups, in response to recent attacks against U.S. personnel in Iraq. 
by The Associated Press

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