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Stories from November 5, 2021

State nursing home industry fears more staff shortages with federal vaccination deadline

The new federal deadline requiring all health care employees to be fully vaccinated by January 4 comes as Minnesota's long-term care industry is already seeing a staffing crisis. This is an MPR News evening update for Nov 5, 2021. Hosted by Natasha Senjanovic. Our theme music is by Gary Meister. 

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Rodgers sought treatments instead of COVID-19 vaccine

Rodgers sought treatments instead of COVID-19 vaccine

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Friday he sought alternative treatments instead of the NFL-endorsed COVID-19 vaccinations because he is allergic to an ingredient in two of the FDA-approved shots.
by The Associated Press

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Public comment extended on proposal to expand Lutsen Mountain's ski area

Public comment extended on proposal to expand Lutsen Mountain's ski area

The owners of Lutsen Mountain's ski area have asked the U.S. Forest Service for permission to expand 500 acres into the Superior National Forest. Residents now have until Dec. 9 to submit their comments.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota’s first all-women pro esports team wants to reshape gaming culture

Minnesota’s first all-women pro esports team wants to reshape gaming culture

The five-member VersionX team is looking to level the playing field in an industry dominated by men. Many female gamers have opted out of professional play due to online harassment and sexism. But VersionX players hope to reshape gaming culture and prove that there’s room for everyone in the sport.
by Hannah Yang

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What to know about daylight savings time and the science of sleep

What to know about daylight savings time and the science of sleep

Here’s your twice-yearly reminder to mess with your clocks this weekend. Turn them an hour because daylight savings time is ending. The shift takes a physical, mental and even financial toll. That’s why there’s a growing movement to “lock the clock” – to stop the twice yearly move forward and back and just stick with one time system. 
by Cathy Wurzer

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What to know about testing for chronic wasting disease ahead of deer hunting opener

What to know about testing for chronic wasting disease ahead of deer hunting opener

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has reported the first suspected case of chronic wasting disease in a wild deer along the state's western border. The news comes as the state’s firearm deer hunting opener starts Saturday.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Song of the Day: 'Outstanding' by The Gap Band

Friday’s “Song of the Day” on Minnesota Now comes from KMOJ general manager and DJ Freddie Bell to honor one of the The Gap Band’s founding members.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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House punts on social spending bill, but will try to pass infrastructure bill

House punts on social spending bill, but will try to pass infrastructure bill

Democrats have been debating the scope of President Joe Biden's Build Back Better agenda for months and still haven't reached consensus. Even if the House OKs the bill, changes are expected in the Senate.
by Alana Wise and Barbara Sprunt

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Beer, wine and spirits in Minnesota

Beer, wine and spirits in Minnesota

The pandemic sent alcohol sales through the roof. So what are we drinking? As you gear up for Thanksgiving and beyond we help you navigate the crowded landscape that is libations in Minnesota. 
by Chris Farrell and Susan Davis

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After a concussion, the brain may no longer make sense of sounds

After a concussion, the brain may no longer make sense of sounds

A concussion can make it difficult to converse in a noisy room. Scientists say that's because the injury has impaired the brain's ability to process sounds.
by Jon Hamilton

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The labor market is back on track after 531,000 jobs were added in October

The labor market is back on track after 531,000 jobs were added in October

U.S. employers added 531,000 new jobs as the unemployment rate fell to 4.6 percent. Millions of would-be workers are still on the sidelines, though, leaving the pace of the recovery in doubt.
by Scott Horsley

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Comic: If history is a guide, schools will start requiring COVID vaccines

Comic: If history is a guide, schools will start requiring COVID vaccines

The first vaccine required for school was for smallpox, over 200 years ago. And for decades, all states have required that kids be vaccinated against contagious diseases like polio to attend school.
by Anya Kamenetz and LA Johnson

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Minnesota sees a warm weekend, then snow chances

Following highs that make it back into the 60s for parts of Minnesota over the weekend, a strong storm drops temperatures and is forecast to bring rain and snow into the state.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Active-duty police in major U.S. cities appear on purported Oath Keepers rosters

Active-duty police in major U.S. cities appear on purported Oath Keepers rosters

Hacked records purported to be from the extremist group Oath Keepers include the names of active-duty law enforcement officers in New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago, NPR and WNYC/Gothamist found.
by Odette Yousef, Tom Dreisbach, George Joseph and Huo Jingnan

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Long-term care industry, facing staffing shortages, on edge over vaccine mandate

Long-term care industry, facing staffing shortages, on edge over vaccine mandate

President Joe Biden’s administration announced this week that all nursing home employees must get the COVID-19 vaccine by Jan. 4. Some Minnesota long-term care leaders say they are worried the requirement could cause more staff to quit at a time when there are 23,000 open jobs in the industry.
by Peter Cox

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Trial in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery opening in Georgia

Trial in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery opening in Georgia

A trial is opening in Brunswick, Ga., for three white men charged with murder in the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery. The killing of the 25-year-old Black man in February 2020 caused a national outcry after video was made public.
by The Associated Press

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Pfizer says COVID-19 pill cut hospital, death risk by 90%

Pfizer says COVID-19 pill cut hospital, death risk by 90%

The company announced Friday it will soon ask the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and international regulators to authorize its pill, which is taken twice a day for five days.
by The Associated Press

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Mild but windier on Friday

More of Minnesota makes it into the 50s Friday thanks to warm but gusty winds from the south.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Vaccine clinics for younger children expand in Minnesota

Sixteen Minnesota schools hosted COVID-19 vaccine clinics for children 5 to 11 years old to receive their shots Thursday. At one clinic in the gymnasium of Brooklyn Center Elementary, Gov. Tim Walz said there were more than 11,000 sites in the state where children ages 5 to 11 would be able to get the Pfizer vaccine, recently given emergency use approval in the age group. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, November 5, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Song of the Day: Emmett Kai's 'Tiger Balm'

Thursday’s Song of the Day on Minnesota Now came courtesy of Pat Brickson and his show “Mixtape” on KSRQ in Thief River Falls.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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