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Stories from June 13, 2021

Sunday heat recap; temps retreat a bit on Monday

Sunday heat recap; temps retreat a bit on Monday

Another Sunday, another day in the 90s. We recap Sunday’s heat and look ahead to the temps this week and beyond. When will we see some rain?
by Ron Trenda

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Ned Beatty, indelible in 'Deliverance,' 'Network' dies at 83

Ned Beatty, indelible in 'Deliverance,' 'Network' dies at 83

Ned Beatty, the Oscar-nominated character actor who in half a century of American movies, including “Deliverance,” “Network” and “Superman,” was a booming, indelible presence in even the smallest parts, has died. He was 83.
by The Associated Press

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Four people die on Minnesota lakes, rivers over the weekend

As people continue to flock to lakes and rivers to swim and boat for relief from the ongoing heat wave, it was a deadly weekend on Minnesota waters.
by MPR News Staff

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As COVID-19 cases wane, vaccine-lagging areas still see risk

As COVID-19 cases wane, vaccine-lagging areas still see risk

New COVID-19 cases are declining across most of the country. But almost all states bucking that trend have lower-than-average vaccination rates, and experts warn that relief from the pandemic could be fleeting in regions where few people get inoculated.
by The Associated Press

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G-7 leaders agree on vaccines, China and taxing corporations

G-7 leaders agree on vaccines, China and taxing corporations

Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations staked their claim Sunday to leading the world out of the coronavirus pandemic, pledging more than 1 billion coronavirus vaccine doses to poorer nations, vowing to help developing countries grow while fighting climate change and backing a minimum tax on multinational firms.
by The Associated Press

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Israel swears in new coalition, ending Netanyahu's long rule

Israel swears in new coalition, ending Netanyahu's long rule

Israel's parliament approved a new coalition government on Sunday that sent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into the opposition after a record 12 years in office and a political crisis that sparked four elections in two years.
by The Associated Press

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90s return; which years had the most 90+ highs?

90s return; which years had the most 90+ highs?

Highs in the 90s return to many areas today. Northern parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin have the best chance of seeing meaningful rain. We have your Sunday forecast details, plus a look at the week ahead.
by Ron Trenda

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'Apple detective' rediscovers varieties of apples thought to be extinct

'Apple detective' rediscovers varieties of apples thought to be extinct

There are well-known types of detectives: narcotics, homicide, cyber. Add "rare apple," thanks to a Washington state retiree who recently rediscovered seven kinds of apples, including the Almota and the Eper.
by Dalia Faheid

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New device taps brain signals to help stroke patients regain hand function

New device taps brain signals to help stroke patients regain hand function

After a stroke, people often lose dexterity in one hand. Now, the Food and Drug Administration has authorized a device that can restore function by encouraging the brain to rewire.
by Jon Hamilton

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