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Stories from April 10, 2021

Breezy Sunday, and temps recover a bit

Somewhat milder temps are expected on Sunday, but clouds will linger in many areas. We have details on that, plus a look at who will see Sunday rain and Sunday night/Monday snow.
by Ron Trenda

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'I feel like I'm an Olympian': Youn Yuh-jung on her historic Oscar nomination

'I feel like I'm an Olympian': Youn Yuh-jung on her historic Oscar nomination

The celebrated Korean actress plays a loving, mischievous grandma in “Minari” — a role that has earned her newfound fame in the U.S. She says the character brought back memories of her great-grandmother.
by Danny Hajek and Rachel Martin

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Heart disease is still a killer. Here's how to reverse it

Heart disease is still a killer. Here's how to reverse it

The pandemic has made it harder to exercise and easier to gain weight and delay routine checkups — bad habits that can prime your body for heart disease. These tips can help you get back on track.
by Kristen Kendrick

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‘Clear the Capitol,’ Pence pleaded on Jan. 6; new details of riot response are revealed

‘Clear the Capitol,’ Pence pleaded on Jan. 6; new details of riot response are revealed

New details from the deadly riot of Jan. 6 are in a previously undisclosed document prepared by the Pentagon for internal use. It adds another layer of understanding about the state of fear and panic while the insurrection played out.
by The Associated Press

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U.K. military gun salutes honor Prince Philip; funeral to be held April 17

U.K. military gun salutes honor Prince Philip; funeral to be held April 17

Coordinated gun salutes echoed across the United Kingdom on Saturday to honor the late Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Queen Elizabeth II. A small funeral is set for April 17 at Windsor Castle.
by Elena Moore

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50 years later, the legacy of U.S.-China 'pingpong diplomacy' faces challenges

50 years later, the legacy of U.S.-China 'pingpong diplomacy' faces challenges

April 10 marks the 50th anniversary of when U.S. table tennis players first visited China in a diplomatic breakthrough. But today, the political winds have shifted — in both countries.
by John Ruwitch

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A 50s weekend for most of us; update on Sunday p.m. rain chances

A 50s weekend for most of us; update on Sunday p.m. rain chances

If you like near-normal temps, you’ll be OK with our weekend weather. If you need sunshine, you’ll be happiest in western Minnesota this weekend. We have details on that, plus who may see some snow Sunday night into Monday and early Tuesday.
by Ron Trenda

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St. Vincent awaits new volcanic explosions as help arrives

St. Vincent awaits new volcanic explosions as help arrives

Extremely heavy ashfall rained down across the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent on Saturday, a day after a powerful explosion at La Soufriere volcano uprooted the lives of thousands of people who evacuated their homes under government orders.
by The Associated Press

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StoryCorps: With 'the mom every other kid wanted,' she was an only child but never alone

StoryCorps: With 'the mom every other kid wanted,' she was an only child but never alone

Growing up, Mary Mills saw her mom, Joyce Carter Mills, spread her joy and love to other kids in the neighborhood. "No other parents were that fun," Mary said. "Everybody wanted to be at our house."
by Jey Born

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COVID vaccine FAQs: What's up with side effects? Should you still double-mask?

COVID vaccine FAQs: What's up with side effects? Should you still double-mask?

So you've successfully scored a COVID-19 vaccination — or at least an appointment. Congrats! Now what about potential short-term side effects like fever, fatigue and muscle aches? And do you have to keep up that double-masking?
by Pranav Baskar

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Heinz promises to catch up to demand amid ketchup packet shortage

Heinz promises to catch up to demand amid ketchup packet shortage

The pandemic is causing another new, yet uniquely American, shortage — ketchup. Heinz says it will increase its production by 25 percent to meet the demand for packets of the popular condiment.
by Elena Burnett

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Bright Saturday in western Minnesota, pesky clouds elsewhere

This will be a fairly typical Saturday in April: not too warm and not too cold. We have the details, including who may see a shower.
by Ron Trenda

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Do we even know how to socialize anymore?

Do we even know how to socialize anymore?

The pandemic has reshaped social routines — and some people are worried about returning to a pre-coronavirus world of water-cooler talk and packed social schedules.
by Andee Tagle and Clare Marie Schneider

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April 10 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccinations, cases, ICU needs all climbing

April 10 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccinations, cases, ICU needs all climbing

The disease metrics are headed the wrong way, but the vaccination trend has hit a new high. Can the state vaccinate enough Minnesotans quickly enough to hold off a big surge in the disease as variants get a stronger foothold in the state?
by MPR News Staff

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Training, use of force and watching from Cup Foods

Prosecution makes the case in Derek Chauvin's murder trial that George Floyd's death had more to do with the officers' weight pressing him to the pavement as he tried to breathe, and not underlying health or drug use issues. 
by Nina Moini

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Week 5 of the Chauvin trial: A special edition of Minnesota Today

Week 5 of the Chauvin trial: A special edition of Minnesota Today

The medical examiner who ruled George Floyd’s death a homicide said heart disease combined with being restrained by Derek Chauvin and two other officers led to the man’s death. Other medical experts described Floyd’s being squeezed between Chauvin’s knee, the other officers on his back and legs and the pavement. Meanwhile, Minneapolis police leaders testified that Chauvin’s use of force did not follow his training. This is a special edition of Minnesota Today for Saturday, April 10, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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