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Stories from March 25, 2021

New Minnesota safety patrol aims to stop anti-Asian hate in the streets

New Minnesota safety patrol aims to stop anti-Asian hate in the streets

With anti-Asian hate crimes rising, first meetup of the MN Asian Safety Squad walks St. Paul’s Frogtown neighborhood, offering escorts to community elders.

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Vaccine eligibility in Minnesota opens dramatically next week

Minnesota will expand COVID-19 vaccinations to all state residents ages 16 and older starting March 30. It’s a major milestone in Minnesota’s vaccine strategy, but those distributing vaccine still will prioritize people with underlying health conditions and other groups. This is the afternoon MPR News update for March 25. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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When your fad diet fails, and it probably will, 'Just Eat'

When your fad diet fails, and it probably will, 'Just Eat'

Diets often fail in the long term because they're too strict or require unnatural eating habits. In a new book, Barry Estabrook turns to science and history to find a weight-loss regimen that works.
by April Fulton

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Minnesota home insurance premiums tripled as extreme weather increased

Minnesota home insurance premiums tripled as extreme weather increased

Damage from three storms in 1998 alone cost more than those during the previous 40 years combined. Since then, the pace of costly storms hasn’t let up.
by Paul Huttner

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Minnesota to throw open COVID-19 vaccine eligibility

Minnesota to throw open COVID-19 vaccine eligibility

Beginning next week, Minnesotans 16 and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. But eligibility, state leaders say, won’t guarantee an immediate shot, as officials work to inoculate the most vulnerable first.
by Catharine Richert and Brian Bakst

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Hear President Joe Biden's first formal news conference

Hear President Joe Biden's first formal news conference

President Joe Biden held the first formal news conference of his presidency Thursday. Listen to the full news conference here.
by MPR News Staff

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Amid pandemic, Minneapolis dive bar Liquor Lyle’s is up for sale

It’s not news that the past year has been challenging for restaurants, bars and other businesses around the state. Many community institutions have closed their doors permanently. In Minneapolis, news of the latest casualty – Uptown dive bar Liquor Lyle’s – is hitting hard.
by Cathy Wurzer

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'Arrested Development' actor Jessica Walter dies at 80

'Arrested Development' actor Jessica Walter dies at 80

The actor’s best-known film roles included playing the stalker in Clint Eastwood’s 1971 thriller, “Play Misty for Me.” “Arrested Development” represented a second act for Walter, and earned her admiration from a new generation of fans. Walter’s daughter says the actor will be remembered for her work and for her wit, class and love of life. 
by The Associated Press

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Line 3 construction brings complication, controversy to Fond du Lac Reservation

Line 3 construction brings complication, controversy to Fond du Lac Reservation

Three Minnesota Ojibwe bands were among the plaintiffs who brought a case to the state appeals court this week that could bring construction of the Line 3 oil pipeline project to a standstill. But Native nations — including the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa — have a complicated relationship with the project. 
by Dan Kraker

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Once imperiled, America's bald eagle populations are soaring

Once imperiled, America's bald eagle populations are soaring

The number of bald eagles in the lower 48 states has quadrupled since 2009, according to a new survey. The findings are a bright spot in an otherwise troubling picture for American birds.
by Nathan Rott

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Mpls. police investigate use of force after video shows confrontation

Mpls. police investigate use of force after video shows confrontation

Authorities in Minneapolis say they’re investigating an incident captured on Facebook video, showing an altercation that includes what appears to be a police officer punching someone on the ground. 
by Tim Nelson

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Weekend forecast: Saturday rain showers, with flakes in northern Minn.; brighter Sunday

You can expect a mixed bag of weather this weekend; you might say that there’s something for everyone. We have details on our weekend weather, including who will have the best chance of Saturday showers.
by Ron Trenda

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Debunking the ‘big lie’ about the 2020 presidential election

Debunking the ‘big lie’ about the 2020 presidential election

On Thursday, host Kerri Miller talked with Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon and an election law expert about the false claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election.
by Kerri Miller and Ariana Rosas

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Colorado shooting suspect makes his 1st court appearance

Colorado shooting suspect makes his 1st court appearance

Three days after he was led away in handcuffs from a Boulder supermarket where 10 people were fatally shot, the suspect appeared in court Thursday for the first time and his defense lawyer asked for a mental health assessment "to address his mental illness."
by The Associated Press

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Torch relay kicks off for troubled Tokyo Olympic Games

Torch relay kicks off for troubled Tokyo Olympic Games

The torch relay shows the organizers' determination to proceed with the Games, despite public skepticism. It is set to crisscross the country and arrive at the opening ceremony in Tokyo on July 23.
by Anthony Kuhn

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Wet weather returns Saturday; highs Monday in the 60s, possibly 70s

After more sunshine Thursday and part of Friday, wet weather returns for the first half of the weekend, followed by a big warmup. By next Wednesday, though, highs are likely to be back in the 30s and 40s.
by Nicole Mitchell

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U.S. refugee program 'on life support,' facing big challenges

U.S. refugee program 'on life support,' facing big challenges

Resettling a single refugee family requires a huge effort, and after four years of neglect under the Trump administration, rebuilding the system will be difficult.
by Tom Gjelten

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Sunshine spreads Thursday

Dry weather returns to Minnesota Thursday, along with above average temperatures for almost all of the state.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Stuck ship in Egypt's Suez Canal imperils shipping worldwide

Stuck ship in Egypt's Suez Canal imperils shipping worldwide

A skyscraper-sized cargo ship wedged across Egypt's Suez Canal further imperiled global shipping Thursday as at least 150 other vessels needing to pass through the crucial waterway idled waiting for the obstruction to clear, authorities said.
by The Associated Press

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COVID latest: ICU cases rise; regional outbreaks concerning

After a relatively stable stretch following a late fall surge, warning lights are flashing around Minnesota’s COVID-19 disease data. The number of known, active cases is rising again. Wednesday showed 10,333 active cases — marking six consecutive days with active counts above 10,000, a stretch not seen since late January. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, March 25, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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200 million shots: Biden doubles goal of COVID vaccines

200 million shots: Biden doubles goal of COVID vaccines

President Joe Biden opened his first formal news conference Thursday with a nod toward the improving picture on battling the coronavirus, doubling his original goal by pledging that the nation will administer 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines by the end of his first 100 days in office.
by The Associated Press

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March 25 update on COVID-19 in MN: Cases trend up; state opening vaccines to all age 16 and older

March 25 update on COVID-19 in MN: Cases trend up; state opening vaccines to all age 16 and older

Public health leaders are increasingly anxious about cases tied to the U.K. variant and to youth sports. An expected jump in vaccine supply starting in April should go a long way to easing the concerns. That bump can’t come soon enough.
by MPR News Staff

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MN Supreme Court reverses rape conviction because woman wasn't forced to get drunk

MN Supreme Court reverses rape conviction because woman wasn't forced to get drunk

The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that the state's definition of "mentally incapacitated" does not include victims who consumed alcohol voluntarily. Survivors of sexual assault are urging Minnesota lawmakers to close what they say is a big loophole in state law.
by Matt Sepic

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The shift in how we talk about racism

After George Floyd was killed the world watched, and the world reacted. Part of that reaction was a shift in how some people talk about racism. MPR News reporter Brandt Williams talks with his cousin about the killing of George Floyd, and how its capture on video made it impossible to look the other way.
by Brandt Williams

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Facebook, Twitter, Google CEOs testify before Congress: 4 things to know

Facebook, Twitter, Google CEOs testify before Congress: 4 things to know

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, Google's Sundar Pichai and Jack Dorsey of Twitter will testify about the steps they have taken to deal with misinformation about the election, COVID-19 and vaccines.
by Shannon Bond

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5 questions ahead of Biden's 1st news conference as president

5 questions ahead of Biden's 1st news conference as president

From the coronavirus pandemic to immigration, from gun violence to relations with China, there are a number of major items starting to fill the president's plate.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Latest AstraZeneca report supports effectiveness of COVID vaccine

Latest AstraZeneca report supports effectiveness of COVID vaccine

Updated study results say the vaccine is 76 percent effective against symptomatic COVID-19 and 100 percent effective against severe disease. Independent monitors had been concerned about a previous report.
by Scott Hensley and Vanessa Romo

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Diverse jury raises activists' hopes for Chauvin trial

Diverse jury raises activists' hopes for Chauvin trial

The panel of 15 includes nine people who are white and six who are Black or multiracial. If the court follows standard practice and the alternates are the last three chosen, the 12 who deliberate would be evenly split between whites and people of color — which an activist calls a step in the right direction.
by The Associated Press

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Colorado grocery store worker narrowly escaped gunman's notice

Colorado grocery store worker narrowly escaped gunman's notice

An employee of the Colorado supermarket where a gunman killed 10 people watched as the assailant opened fire and narrowly escaped his notice as she joined with others in a desperate scramble to get away.
by The Associated Press

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School survey shows 'critical gaps' for in-person learning

School survey shows 'critical gaps' for in-person learning

A national survey finds that nearly half of U.S. elementary schools were open for full-time, classroom learning as of last month, but that the share of students with in-person instruction has varied greatly by region and race. 
by The Associated Press

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