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Stories from October 2, 2021

Minnesota Republicans elect Hann as new party chair

Minnesota Republican Party delegates have elected former state Sen. David Hann as chair, to lead the party heading into the 2022 elections.
by MPR News Staff

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Dwindling Alaska salmon leave Yukon River tribes in crisis

Dwindling Alaska salmon leave Yukon River tribes in crisis

Two salmon species have all but disappeared from Alaska's Yukon River this year, prompting the state to shut down fishing in an effort to save them. The ban has created desperation in tribal communities.
by The Associated Press

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Health workers know what good care is. Pandemic burnout is getting in the way

Health workers know what good care is. Pandemic burnout is getting in the way

The pandemic has intensified burnout among health care workers, and they say it's eroding their passion for the job and the quality of patient care. Some health care systems are finding solutions in the small details of the work.
by Yuki Noguchi

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'Everybody is frustrated,' Biden says as his agenda stalls

'Everybody is frustrated,' Biden says as his agenda stalls

President Joe Biden on Saturday acknowledged frustrations as Democrats strain to rescue a scaled-back version of his $3.5 trillion government-overhaul plan and salvage a related public works bill, after frantic negotiations failed to produce a deal.
by The Associated Press

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Rain chances continue into Saturday night; mild temps stay with us

Rain chances continue into Saturday night; mild temps stay with us

Leaf-peepers will encounter some scattered showers at times this Saturday. We have your weekend forecast details, plus a look at the week ahead and the latest fall color report.
by Ron Trenda

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California to require COVID-19 vaccines for schoolchildren

California to require COVID-19 vaccines for schoolchildren

California will become the first U.S. state to require COVID-19 vaccinations for children to attend public and private schools in person, in a mandate that could effect millions of students.
by The Associated Press

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Abortion rights hang in the balance, as advocates rally across the country

Abortion rights hang in the balance, as advocates rally across the country

Abortion-rights advocates are protesting in cities across the U.S. on Saturday, in the wake of Texas' restrictive abortion law. A march to the Supreme Court is planned in Washington, D.C.; a march in Minneapolis is among other events taking place across the country.
by Danielle Kurtzleben

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How the Coast Guard's first Black woman pilot helped give the next one her wings

How the Coast Guard's first Black woman pilot helped give the next one her wings

Jeanine Menze was discouraged from pursuing her dream to fly planes when she didn't see any women of color in the field. Then she met La'Shanda Holmes. "When I met you, I saw myself," Menze told her at StoryCorps.
by Eleanor Vassili and Emma Bowman

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U.S. hits 700,000 COVID deaths; case counts now falling in some areas

U.S. hits 700,000 COVID deaths; case counts now falling in some areas

The United States reached its latest heartbreaking pandemic milestone Friday, eclipsing 700,000 deaths from COVID-19 just as the surge from the delta variant is starting to slow down in some states and give overwhelmed hospitals some relief.
by The Associated Press

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Humid, with showers at times today; isolated t-storm possible

We have summery dew points this Saturday, along with showers at times. A few spots could also see and hear a thunderstorm. Fall colors are spreading southward.
by Ron Trenda

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You are what you cook

You are what you cook

In her memoir, “Crying In H Mart,” released earlier this year, author and musician Michelle Zauner explores how cooking helped her understand her identity as a Korean American after her mother's death.
by Alyssa Jeong Perry

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St. Cloud mayor shares pain of brother’s loss, ahead of event to raise awareness of veteran suicide

Minnesota loses about 100 veterans a year to suicide. St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis, whose brother took his own life last year, is one of the speakers at an event Saturday aimed at raising awareness of veteran suicide and preventing more deaths.
by Kirsti Marohn

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MNsure says 2022 premiums will be lower, with more choices

MNsure says 2022 premiums will be lower, with more choices

The Minnesota Department of Commerce and MNsure say average premiums will be lower because more Minnesotans than ever before will be eligible for tax credits to lower their costs, thanks to federal stimulus funding. 
by The Associated Press

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Minneapolis hires city employees to monitor night parking

Minneapolis hires city employees to monitor night parking

A pilot program launching Monday is aimed at freeing up police by using civilian city employees to enforce parking violations overnight. Parking control officers have traditionally enforced parking regulations during daylight hours and then handed duties off to the Minneapolis police for the night.
by Jon Collins

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