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Stories from April 12, 2021

The lure of online gambling during the pandemic 

The lure of online gambling during the pandemic 

Host Angela Davis talked with two experts about the expansion of online gambling and a potential rise in gambling addiction. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Police chief says cop meant to use Taser on Wright; Walz orders curfew

Gov. Tim Walz on Monday ordered a four-county curfew overnight into Tuesday to help keep the peace as the Twin Cities reeled over news of another fatal encounter with police, this time in the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Center. This edition of Minnesota Today for Monday, April 12, 2021, was hosted by Dan Kraker. Theme music by Gary Meister.
by Dan Kraker

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The country that vaccinated 93% of adults in under 2 weeks

The country that vaccinated 93% of adults in under 2 weeks

Just 12 days after Bhutan launched a nationwide vaccination campaign on March 27, health officials said 93 percent of eligible adults had received one dose of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine.
by Rachel Treisman

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Student fires at officers at Tennessee school, is killed

Student fires at officers at Tennessee school, is killed

A student opened fire on officers responding to a report of a possible gunman at a Tennessee high school Monday, and police shot back and killed him, authorities said.
by The Associated Press

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Twins, Wolves, Wild postpone games following police shooting

Twins, Wolves, Wild postpone games following police shooting

The Minnesota Twins, Wild and Timberwolves all postponed games scheduled for Monday following the fatal police shooting of Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center on Sunday.
by The Associated Press

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Are you on the hunt for a vaccine?

Are you on the hunt for a vaccine?

With new, more contagious and likely more severe variants taking hold, people are scrambling to book appointments and many are frustrated. Get answers about where to find vaccine appointments and what you need to get fully vaccinated — and fast.
by Catharine Richert and Ariana Rosas

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'Huge' explosion rocks St. Vincent as volcano keeps erupting

'Huge' explosion rocks St. Vincent as volcano keeps erupting

La Soufriere volcano fired an enormous amount of ash and hot gas early Monday in the biggest explosive eruption yet since volcanic activity began on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent late last week, with officials worried about the lives of those who have refused to evacuate.
by The Associated Press

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John Boehner on the 'noisemakers' of the Republican Party

John Boehner on the 'noisemakers' of the Republican Party

Boehner was the Republican speaker of the House during much of the Obama presidency. His new memoir recounts his time leading House Republicans — even if that meant doing things he personally opposed.
by Steve Inskeep, James Doubek, Bo Hamby and Reena Advani

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Minnesota sees accumulating snow by Tuesday

Areas of rain and snow target Minnesota through Wednesday morning. Then, more sunshine and seasonable April temperatures return the second half of the week.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Brooklyn Center chief: Cop meant to use Taser on Wright; curfew in effect in metro area

Brooklyn Center chief: Cop meant to use Taser on Wright; curfew in effect in metro area

Gov. Tim Walz on Monday ordered a four-county curfew overnight into Tuesday to help keep the peace as the Twin Cities reeled over news of another fatal encounter with police, this time in the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Center.
by Matt Sepic, Nina Moini, Peter Cox and Tim Nelson

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Cloudy and rainy Monday

Temperatures turn cooler Monday, and under the influence of that chillier weather, parts of Minnesota will see snow.
by Nicole Mitchell

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One dead in police shooting in Brooklyn Center; tear gas deployed to clear protesters

Police deployed tear gas and flash-bang grenades Sunday night to clear protesters who gathered outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department after the fatal police shooting of a 20-year-old man. Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington said more National Guard troops and state law enforcement personnel were headed into the Twin Cities. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, April 12, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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What the Chauvin trial feels like for the neighbors keeping vigil in George Floyd Square

What the Chauvin trial feels like for the neighbors keeping vigil in George Floyd Square

Every day, visitors and an international media scrum flock to George Floyd Square. At the same time, trial witnesses return to their neighborhood after their testimony. In conversations with Sahan Journal, people in the community talk about Black liberation, “vulturistic” visitors and why there’s not a TV showing the trial.

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April 12 update on COVID-19 in MN: Cases, ICU needs, vaccinations all climbing

April 12 update on COVID-19 in MN: Cases, ICU needs, vaccinations all climbing

Monday starts with hope and concern on the COVID-19 front. Minnesota is close to having half the adult population with at least one vaccine shot. The state is also approaching 7,000 deaths tied to the pandemic.
by MPR News Staff

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Chauvin trial: Former cop says Floyd was not a threat when officers used force

Chauvin trial: Former cop says Floyd was not a threat when officers used force

The prosecution’s final witness in the trial of Derek Chauvin was a use-of-force expert who testified that placing George Floyd in a prone restraint position on the street was unreasonable. Earlier Monday, the judge rejected the defense’s request for the jury to be sequestered due to a fatal police shooting in Brooklyn Center.
by Jon Collins, Brandt Williams, Dan Gunderson and Nina Moini

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The session slog: Legislature to start voting on budget

The session slog: Legislature to start voting on budget

The arrival of floor debates on a range of bills that comprise the state budget will test the stamina of lawmakers. 
by Brian Bakst

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