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Stories from September 20, 2021

Biden follows through on pledge to take in more refugees

Biden follows through on pledge to take in more refugees

The Biden administration says the U.S. will take in 125,000 refugees and their families next year, fulfilling an earlier pledge to raise a cap that had been at a historic low under his predecessor. 
by The Associated Press

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COVID has killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 flu

COVID has killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 flu

The U.S. population a century ago was just one-third of what it is today, meaning the flu cut a much bigger, more lethal swath through the country. But the COVID-19 crisis is by any measure a colossal tragedy in its own right.
by The Associated Press

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Explainer: New charge unlikely for ex-cops in Floyd death

Explainer: New charge unlikely for ex-cops in Floyd death

The Minnesota Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the third-degree murder conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor won’t change the cases against the three former officers charged in George Floyd’s death.
by Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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Victims in Wisconsin quadruple homicide case were killed in St. Paul

Authorities say the four people found dead in rural Wisconsin last week were killed in St. Paul. In other news, the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is launching a new program to give inmates access to education and job training.  This is an MPR News evening update for Sept. 20, 2021. Hosted by Peter Cox Our theme music is by Gary Meister. 
by Peter Cox

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Police: 2 shot at Virginia high school, suspect in custody

Police: 2 shot at Virginia high school, suspect in custody

Police say two students have been wounded in a shooting at a Virginia high school and a suspect is in custody. Newport News police Chief Steve Drew said Monday that a boy was shot in the face at Heritage High School, and a girl was shot in the leg.
by The Associated Press

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Make this 'Fortnight in September' your pandemic escape

Make this 'Fortnight in September' your pandemic escape

R.C. Sherriff's recently reissued 1931 novel, which follows a British family on their two-week holiday, is a reflection on how time changes shape in periods like a vacation — or even a pandemic.
by Maureen Corrigan

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Survey: Minnesotans of color less likely to believe schools offer equal opportunities

Survey: Minnesotans of color less likely to believe schools offer equal opportunities

A new survey finds 15 percent of respondents who are Black say Minnesota K-12 schools offer their students the same education as white children. But 48 percent of white respondents said the opportunities are the same regardless of race or ethnicity.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Police: 4 found shot in Wisconsin were killed in St. Paul

Four Twin Cities-area residents found shot to death in an abandoned SUV in rural Wisconsin were killed in St. Paul, St. Paul police said Monday as they announced they were taking over as lead investigators. Two suspects are in custody.
by MPR News Staff

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Customer service work during the pandemic 

Customer service work during the pandemic 

Host Angela Davis talks about the uptick in grouchy and even abusive customers and what it’s like to work in customer service during the pandemic. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Watch a massive violin transport musicians down Venice's Grand Canal

Watch a massive violin transport musicians down Venice's Grand Canal

The wooden vessel is called "Noah's Violin." As it floated through Venice's Grand Canal on Saturday, members of the string quartet on board serenaded viewers with their own (real) instruments.
by Rachel Treisman

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Strongest storms and severe risk favor afternoon hours

Strongest storms and severe risk favor afternoon hours

Scattered rain and thunder bring local downpours Monday. A slight risk for severe weather covers Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota. The Twin Cities is under a marginal risk.
by Paul Huttner

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Shooting at Russian university leaves 6 dead, 28 hurt

Shooting at Russian university leaves 6 dead, 28 hurt

A student opened fire at a university in Russia, leaving six people dead and 28 hurt, before being shot in a crossfire with police and detained. Beyond saying that he was a student, authorities offered no further information on his identity or a possible motive.
by The Associated Press

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Poll: Support for Frey, council split

A new MPR News/Star Tribune/KARE 11/FRONTLINE Minnesota Poll shows Minneapolis voters have mixed opinions about Mayor Jacob Frey and the city council, weeks before a key election. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, September 20, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11

Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11

Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11. The vaccine maker said Monday it plans to seek authorization for this age group soon in the U.S., Britain and Europe — a key step toward beginning vaccinations for youngsters.
by The Associated Press

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Racially motivated crime raises questions in Cold Spring

Racially motivated crime raises questions in Cold Spring

A July crash that was allegedly intentional is the only bias-linked crime reported by Cold Spring police this year, according to records provided to the St. Cloud Times. Property damage on May 4 and May 10 allegedly involving the same suspect and the same family were not reported to the BCA.
by The Associated Press

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UN to world leaders: To curtail warming, you must do more

UN to world leaders: To curtail warming, you must do more

Pressure keeps building on increasingly anxious world leaders to ratchet up efforts to fight climate change. There's more of it coming this week in one of the highest-profile forums of all — the United Nations.
by The Associated Press

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Photos: Celebrating Armenian traditions and faith in St. Paul

Photos: Celebrating Armenian traditions and faith in St. Paul

The St. Sahag Armenian Church community in St. Paul gathered over the weekend to celebrate their Armenian heritage and faith — and to share those traditions with their friends and neighbors.
by MPR News Staff

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The Affordable Care Act can help au pairs avoid medical debt

The Affordable Care Act can help au pairs avoid medical debt

Child care workers from outside the U.S. often buy health coverage through an agency. But those policies can have big gaps, critics warn. ACA plans are comprehensive and, with subsidies, can be cheap.
by Bryce Covert

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Biden says 'America's back.' The world has some questions

Biden says 'America's back.' The world has some questions

President Joe Biden gives his first address to the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday. He may find some skepticism for his pitch to work together on COVID-19 and climate after some recent decisions.
by Ayesha Rascoe

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Five takeaways from a big Emmy night for a short list of shows

Five takeaways from a big Emmy night for a short list of shows

“The Crown,” “Hacks,” “Ted Lasso” and “The Queen's Gambit” all did well on Sunday night. But the Emmys also laid bare the problems with production and representation that plague nearly every awards season.
by Linda Holmes

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Why a submarine deal has France at odds with the U.S., U.K. and Australia

Why a submarine deal has France at odds with the U.S., U.K. and Australia

Australia brokered a deal estimated at $66 billion with France in 2016 for a new fleet of submarines. But Australia has canceled the contract and will get nuclear subs from the U.S. and U.K. instead.
by Dustin Jones

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