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Stories from March 14, 2021

February cold snap likely helped Minnesota's fight against emerald ash borer

February cold snap likely helped Minnesota's fight against emerald ash borer

A month ago, Minnesota was locked in temperatures well below zero. A silver lining of that February cold snap may be that it caused a big setback for the destructive emerald ash borer's spread across Minnesota forests.
by Andrew Krueger

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Heavy snow in parts of southern Minn. Monday; cool start to the week

Heavy snow in parts of southern Minn. Monday; cool start to the week

There’s snow in our Monday forecast, and parts of southern Minnesota will see heavy snow. We have the updated snow forecast, plus a look how our temperatures rebound by midweek and beyond.

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Record-setting Saints QB Drew Brees announces retirement at 42

Record-setting Saints QB Drew Brees announces retirement at 42

Saints quarterback Drew Brees, the NFL’s leader in career completions and yards passing, has decided to retire after 20 NFL seasons, including his last 15 with New Orleans.
by The Associated Press

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Yo-Yo Ma serenades newly-vaccinated at inoculation clinic

Yo-Yo Ma serenades newly-vaccinated at inoculation clinic

Newly vaccinated Massachusetts residents were treated to a mini concert over the weekend when famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma brought out his instrument after getting his second COVID-19 vaccine shot.
by The Associated Press

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How the COVID relief bill could help reshape the finances of American families

How the COVID relief bill could help reshape the finances of American families

Included in the bill is a provision that provides many parents an allowance of $250 a month for each child and $300 for kids under 6. Although set to last only through this year, many experts see it as a potentially game-changing initiative to fight poverty.
by Scott Horsley

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Defense Production Act speeds up vaccine production -- though it's hard to track

Defense Production Act speeds up vaccine production -- though it's hard to track

A 1950 law allows the government to award contracts that take priority over all others for national defense. During the pandemic, the law has been used to defend the country against the coronavirus.
by Sydney Lupkin

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Winter storm closes roads in Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska

Winter storm closes roads in Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska

A powerful late-winter snowstorm intensified over the central Rocky Mountains on Sunday with heavy snow and wind leading to airport and road closures and power outages in parts of Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska.
by The Associated Press

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More U.S. travelers are flying again despite COVID-19 risks

More U.S. travelers are flying again despite COVID-19 risks

Friday marked the busiest day for the nation's airports since COVID-19 put the brakes on air travel almost a year ago. But the number of travelers remains far below 2019 levels.
by Jon Hamilton

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March 14 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination pace rises; uptick in active cases

March 14 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination pace rises; uptick in active cases

The pace of vaccinations in Minnesota increased on Sunday, to an average of more than 43,000 doses daily over the past week — the highest on record. At the same time, the number of active COVID-19 cases in Minnesota continued to rise.
by MPR News Staff

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Heavy snow headed to southern Minnesota late Sunday night and Monday

Heavy snow headed to southern Minnesota late Sunday night and Monday

Many of us will see some snow on Monday. We have an update on snow amounts and when the snow will arrive. Temperatures retreat on Monday, then they’ll rebound as we go through the week.
by Ron Trenda

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Blowing bubbles and running from bombs: The reality of war for the children of Syria

Blowing bubbles and running from bombs: The reality of war for the children of Syria

As the 10-year anniversary of the war in Syria approaches, a new book from the photojournalist Bassam Khabieh shares moments of normalcy and resilience against a backdrop of violence, displacement and fear.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro, Emma Bowman and Ned Wharton

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Why America is moving: Money, space, family, lifestyle...

Why America is moving: Money, space, family, lifestyle...

2020 made moving a reality for millions. Some moved to be near family. Others achieved their pipe dreams of moving to distant locations in pursuit of a better lifestyle and cheaper cost of living.
by Adedayo Akala

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A breezy Sunday; snow late Sunday night and Monday

A breezy Sunday; snow late Sunday night and Monday

It’ll be a breezy Sunday, with temps a few degrees above normal for March 14. Snow moves in overnight and lingers through much of Monday. We have the updated advisories and warnings.
by Ron Trenda

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A story of youth, hope and loss — and the mystery of COVID-19

A story of youth, hope and loss — and the mystery of COVID-19

Audrey and Kelsey Ellis, twins born exactly 10 minutes apart, always made sure to spend their birthday together. Last year, on their 29th birthday, the celebration would be overwhelmed by illness.
by Dustin Jones

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FEMA to help manage unaccompanied minors at U.S.-Mexico border

FEMA to help manage unaccompanied minors at U.S.-Mexico border

The Biden administration is turning to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for help managing and caring for record numbers of unaccompanied immigrant children who are streaming into the United States by illegally crossing the border with Mexico.
by The Associated Press

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In Louisville, Breonna Taylor’s family honors her legacy

In Louisville, Breonna Taylor’s family honors her legacy

On the one-year anniversary of the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor by police, the slain Black woman's family continued their call for justice as hundreds of demonstrators gathered in downtown Louisville on Saturday.
by The Associated Press

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A breezy Sunday; snow in southern Minnesota Sunday night/Monday

A breezy Sunday; snow in southern Minnesota Sunday night/Monday

Winds will pick up on Sunday, and it’ll be cooler. Snow is expected in southern Minnesota Sunday night and Monday. We have the latest info on winter storm watches.
by Ron Trenda

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