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Stories from April 9, 2021

Why there will be fewer Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines next week

Why there will be fewer Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines next week

A dip of 86 percent in doses to be distributed to states follows a surge that occurred after one of J&J's third party manufacturers was finally able to release a stockpile.
by Sydney Lupkin

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Decent weekend; temps plunge next week

Decent weekend; temps plunge next week

Our weekend weather falls into the “decent” category for early to mid-April. We timed the rainfall to fall during the week. This weekend will be mostly dry across Minnesota, with the exception of steady light rain in northeast Minnesota Sunday.
by Paul Huttner

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Gaetz associate to plead guilty to 6 counts, cooperate with investigators

Gaetz associate to plead guilty to 6 counts, cooperate with investigators

A former Florida politician who is a key figure in the investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz will plead guilty to sex trafficking of a minor and other offenses and has agreed to cooperate with federal investigators.
by Ryan Lucas

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Kim Scott’s advice on creating a more just workplace

Kim Scott’s advice on creating a more just workplace

Kim Scott has worked at some of Silicon Valley’s best known businesses including Apple and Google. The author of “Just Work” shared her advice for addressing bias and bullying at work.
by Stephanie Curtis and Marcheta Fornoff

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Medical examiner says Floyd's heart could not withstand pressure on his body as officers pinned him

Long-awaited testimony from the Hennepin County Medical Examiner in the trial of Derek Chauvin is focused on how George Floyd died. On the stand Friday, Dr. Andrew Baker said, with the autopsy, he determined the force applied to Floyd was too great for him to bear, given his heart disease.  This is the MPR News afternoon update for Friday, April 9, 2021. Hosted by Perry Finelli. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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White Bear Lake students walk out to protest racism

Dozens of White Bear Lake High School students walked out of class Friday to demand school leaders do more to address racist incidents.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Olympic Gold: Men's gymnastics struggling to survive

Olympic Gold: Men's gymnastics struggling to survive

For decades, Division I programs have produced an overwhelming majority of the U.S. Olympic team. But the number of Division I programs is shrinking. The University of Minnesota and the University of Iowa will stop offering it as a scholarship sport at the end of the month. 
by The Associated Press

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Carnahan faces GOP leadership challenge from state Sen. Koran

Carnahan faces GOP leadership challenge from state Sen. Koran

Jennifer Carnahan faces a challenge from state Sen. Mark Koran in her attempt to serve another term at the helm of the Republican Party of Minnesota.
by Tim Pugmire

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Can vaccines stop variants? Here's what we know so far

Can vaccines stop variants? Here's what we know so far

One of the hottest areas of research right now: Studies to determine how well current vaccines work against emerging coronavirus "variants of concern."
by Nurith Aizenman

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Jekyll and Hyde April: Wild temperature swings this month

Jekyll and Hyde April: Wild temperature swings this month

Minnesota has alternated between extreme warmth and cold this year. Here’s a look at how wildly temperature patterns have fluctuated in 2021 so far.
by Paul Huttner

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Biden sets up commission to study Supreme Court reform

Biden sets up commission to study Supreme Court reform

Friday's announcement comes amid a debate over the composition of the nine-member court that now has a 6-3 conservative majority.
by Krishnadev Calamur

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As vaccine eligibility expands, one southern MN health department recalibrates

As vaccine eligibility expands, one southern MN health department recalibrates

Human Services of Faribault and Martin Counties, a two-county public health department in southern Minnesota, requested 300 doses of vaccine to administer this week. But they’re struggling to fill appointment slots — and dealing with no-shows. So they’re asking the state Health Department to reallocate next week’s share.
by Hannah Yang

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Rapper-actor DMX, known for gruff delivery, dies at 50

Rapper-actor DMX, known for gruff delivery, dies at 50

The family of rapper DMX says he has died at age 50 after a career in which he delivered iconic hip-hop songs such as “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem." 
by The Associated Press

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Biden proposes $1.5 trillion Federal spending plan

Biden proposes $1.5 trillion Federal spending plan

The president's budget blueprint would increase spending on an array of domestic programs aimed at reducing poverty and fighting climate change, while keeping defense spending relatively flat.
by Brian Naylor and Barbara Sprunt

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COVID cases are surging in Michigan. Should it get more vaccines?

COVID cases are surging in Michigan. Should it get more vaccines?

The Biden administration isn't sold on the idea that hotspots should get more vaccines, despite growing calls from local leaders. Instead, states get a weekly supply based on their populations.
by Tamara Keith

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Pandemic ponderings: Reflections on life during COVID

Hoping to make things a little lighter for everyone, MPR News associate producer and working comedian Aron Woldeslassie has been serving up his observations on life during these unusual times.
by Aron Woldeslassie

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Drier skies return for the weekend

Rainy weather continues Friday, with a drier break coming over the weekend. Temperatures next week trend below average, which means some of the upcoming precipitation could come as snow.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Audio postcard: Too many signs of spring to count

Audio postcard: Too many signs of spring to count

If you're looking for ways to get outside this weekend but need a little inspiration, here’s a tip: it’s not too early to go looking for wildflowers in Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Record heat, then much-needed rain

Dozens of daily high temperature records were broken around the state on April 5, with more than 60 climate stations reporting temperatures of 80 degrees or above. That record heat was quickly followed by much-needed spring rain.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Soggy and foggy weather Friday

Minnesota continues its wet trend on Friday, and all the recent moisture plus light winds have led to areas of dense morning fog.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Chauvin trial: Medical examiner who ruled Floyd's death a homicide takes the stand

Hennepin County Medical Examiner Dr. Andrew Baker takes the stand Friday in what could be pivotal testimony in the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Baker, who conducted the autopsy on Floyd’s body, ruled the man’s death a homicide last year, saying Floyd went into cardiopulmonary arrest as then-officer Chauvin kept his knee pressed on the neck of the prone, handcuffed man. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, April 9, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Britain's Prince Philip dies at age 99

Britain's Prince Philip dies at age 99

"It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh," Buckingham Palace said. "His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle."
by The Associated Press

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Zoom burnout is real: How to escape the rut

Zoom burnout is real: How to escape the rut

So many people who are working from home are feeling burnt out these days. Shaking things up and finding moments of joy could help us put energy back into our work.
by Claire Miller

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St. Cloud State advances to its first national hockey title game

St. Cloud State advances to its first national hockey title game

Nolan Walker scored on a redirection with 53.2 seconds left and St. Cloud State held off Minnesota State 5-4 on Thursday night to advance to the program's first national championship game.
by The Associated Press

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'Our hearts are heavy': COVID-19 deaths of tribal elders leave a void

'Our hearts are heavy': COVID-19 deaths of tribal elders leave a void

Native Americans have the highest COVID-19 mortality rate of any population in the U.S. And for tribes working to revitalize language and culture, the loss of elders to COVID-19 leaves an especially painful void.
by Dan Gunderson

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Chauvin trial: Police restraint on Floyd 'tipped him over the edge,' medical examiner says

Chauvin trial: Police restraint on Floyd 'tipped him over the edge,' medical examiner says

Hennepin County Medical Examiner Dr. Andrew Baker stood by his finding that George Floyd’s death was a homicide, telling jurors in Derek Chauvin’s murder trial the police restraint was more than Floyd could take given his underlying conditions.
by Jon Collins, Riham Feshir, Brandt Williams and Matt Sepic

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April 9 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccinations, active cases, hospitalizations climb

April 9 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccinations, active cases, hospitalizations climb

The disease metrics are at levels not seen since over the winter, but the vaccination trend has hit a new high. The question still to be decided: Can the vaccination push outrun the growth of new COVID-19 strains spreading now through the state?
by MPR News Staff

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Why is the Amazon union vote count taking so long?

Why is the Amazon union vote count taking so long?

It's a really large mail-in election. (Yes, this one, too.) The tally of yes and no votes has finally begun.
by Alina Selyukh

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