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Stories from October 5, 2021

Feds say hundreds of Minnesotans lives have been saved by vaccinations

Feds say hundreds of Minnesotans lives have been saved by vaccinations and Walz says he wants a special session soon to address pandemic relief payments. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Ex-cop Noor to be resentenced Oct. 21 after murder conviction thrown out

Ex-cop Noor to be resentenced Oct. 21 after murder conviction thrown out

The former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot a woman who called 911 to report a possible rape behind her home will be resentenced later this month on a lesser charge, after the Minnesota Supreme Court threw out his murder conviction.
by The Associated Press

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Walz calls for vaccine and testing requirements for teachers

Walz calls for vaccine and testing requirements for teachers

Gov. Tim Walz is calling on lawmakers to approve a series of new measures to respond to the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, including vaccine and testing requirements for teachers and school staff, and for long-term care workers. 
by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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What’s on the ballot: The Minneapolis public safety charter amendment

What’s on the ballot: The Minneapolis public safety charter amendment

In November, Minneapolis voters will say “yes” or “no” to replacing the Minneapolis Police Department with a new Department of Public Safety. Host Angela Davis speaks with a supporter and an opponent of the ballot measure and with MPR News reporter Jon Collins.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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St. Paul to host 2022 Major League Soccer All-Star Game

St. Paul to host 2022 Major League Soccer All-Star Game

The game will be played Aug. 10 at Allianz Field, home of Minnesota United, the league announced Tuesday. The league’s stars will play an opponent that will be announced later.
by MPR News Staff

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A new report shows just how much climate change is killing the world's coral reefs

A new report shows just how much climate change is killing the world's coral reefs

Rising ocean temperatures killed 14 percent of the world's coral reefs, a new analysis finds. But it's not without hope: Experts say many can recover if immediate action is taken to curb future warming.
by Rachel Treisman

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Highs in the 70s and 80s continue most of the week

The pattern of morning fog and afternoon sunshine continue through midweek, then a late-week storm returns highs closer to October averages.
by Nicole Mitchell

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As he steps down as the head of NIH, he has a warning about future pandemics

As he steps down as the head of NIH, he has a warning about future pandemics

Francis Collins has been director of the National Institutes of Health since 2009 and served under three U.S. presidents. NIH is the largest funder of basic and clinical biomedical research in the world.
by Nell Greenfieldboyce and Scott Neuman

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State DNR reviewing mining threat to BWCA

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is beginning a court-ordered process to determine whether its mining rules are adequate to protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The agency will take public comments from Nov. 9 through Dec. 8. It will issue an initial order by September of next year. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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St. Kate is pushing to double number of BIPOC women in STEM fields in next 5 years

St. Kate is pushing to double number of BIPOC women in STEM fields in next 5 years

St. Catherine University in St. Paul is working to double the number of BIPOC leaders in science in the next five years. The private women’s college will host a town hall at 7 p.m. Wednesday, moderated by Minnesota Public Radio host Kerri Miller.
by Cathy Wurzer, Julia Franz and Lindsay Guentzel

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Minnesota sees another foggy start Tuesday

Thanks to high pressure over the area, Minnesota can expect another sunny and mild day on Tuesday after areas of dense fog lift.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Sheriff's deputy shoots man in Blaine who allegedly fired gun

Police responded to reports of a man firing a gun in a neighborhood off of Minnesota Highway 65, west of the National Sports Center. The sheriff's office said the suspect was wounded and taken to a nearby hospital, but didn't offer details about the man's injuries or condition.
by Tim Nelson

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Nobel physics prize goes to 3 for climate discoveries

Nobel physics prize goes to 3 for climate discoveries

Syukuro Manabe and Klaus Hasselmann were cited for their work in "the physical modeling of Earth's climate, quantifying variability and reliably predicting global warming." The second half of the prize was awarded to Giorgio Parisi, 73, for "the discovery of the interplay of disorder and fluctuations in physical systems from atomic to planetary scales."
by The Associated Press

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Ex-Facebook manager criticizes company, urges more oversight

Ex-Facebook manager criticizes company, urges more oversight

While accusing the giant social network of pursuing profits over safety, a former Facebook data scientist told Congress she believes stricter government oversight could alleviate the dangers the company poses, from harming children to inciting political violence to fueling misinformation.
by The Associated Press

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Understaffed and at capacity, Minnesota vet clinics are struggling to keep up

Understaffed and at capacity, Minnesota vet clinics are struggling to keep up

Like many industries during the pandemic, veterinary medicine has been hit hard by staff shortages and increased demand for services. Some vets are advising pet owners to book appointments far in advance and to be patient if they encounter stressed-out staff members.
by Peter Cox

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Wisconsin DNR defies board, reduces fall wolf quota

Wisconsin DNR defies board, reduces fall wolf quota

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources officials have scaled back the number of wolves hunters can kill during the state's fall season in defiance of the board that controls the agency. 
by The Associated Press

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