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Stories from November 16, 2021

Renowned Minnesota Native artist George Morrison to be honored with new stamp series

Renowned Minnesota Native artist George Morrison to be honored with new stamp series

Celebrated Minnesota artist George Morrison — who was born in a Native American fishing village along the North Shore of Lake Superior in 1919, but whose art career took him around the world — will be featured on a new stamp series to be released next year by the U.S. Postal Service.
by Dan Kraker

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Minnesota may pre-temp federal COVID booster standards amid a major surge

Minnesota may pre-temp federal COVID booster standards amid a major surge. Also, hundreds of state law enforcement officers are about to don body cameras for the first time. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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In Rochester, the future of work could include this driverless shuttle

In Rochester, the future of work could include this driverless shuttle

As the pandemic changes how and where we work, Rochester is still betting on a vibrant downtown. Its Destination Medical Center development initiative has continued, and recently unveiled a driverless shuttle.
by Catharine Richert, Megan Burks and Tom Crann

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Race, crime, cops top juror questions as Kimberly Potter trial nears

Race, crime, cops top juror questions as Kimberly Potter trial nears

Potential jurors in the trial of the ex-Brooklyn Center cop will have to answer a lengthy questionnaire which includes questions designed to assess their media exposure to the case, social media habits and connections to members of law enforcement.
by Nina Moini

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Minn. to ask some industries to monitor for ‘forever chemicals’

Minn. to ask some industries to monitor for ‘forever chemicals’

The draft plan targets state-permitted facilities that likely use or discharge PFAS or have in the past — including chrome platers, auto shredders, landfills, airports and wastewater treatment plants. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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U.S. COVID cases start to rise again as the holidays approach

U.S. COVID cases start to rise again as the holidays approach

After declining most of the fall, new infections are up again in more than half of U.S. states, worrying experts about what the holiday season may bring.
by Will Stone

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Tuesday wind gusts top 40 mph

Tuesday wind gusts top 40 mph

Stiff southerly winds are blowing across Minnesota again. Wind gusts reached 46 mph in the Twin Cities Tuesday afternoon.
by Paul Huttner

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Disrupting domestic violence

Disrupting domestic violence

Violence in the home increased during the pandemic. Why? What can be done? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with violence prevention advocates who help survivors heal and abusers change. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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USDA announces a new focus on Indigenous food and agriculture

USDA announces a new focus on Indigenous food and agriculture

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is launching an Indigenous Food Sovereignty Initiative to help promote Indigenous foods and agricultural practices.
by Dan Gunderson

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In 'Betrayal,' ABC's Jonathan Karl asks: 'Must the Trump show go on?'

In 'Betrayal,' ABC's Jonathan Karl asks: 'Must the Trump show go on?'

The new book from ABC News' chief Washington correspondent focuses on how Trump worked to overturn the election — but Karl also has a message about the rally at the Capitol that became a riot.
by James Doubek

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COVID-19 in MN: State readies booster push; hospital needs, deaths climb

COVID-19 in MN: State readies booster push; hospital needs, deaths climb

With case counts at or near their highest levels since December, Minnesota intends to move ahead this week to offer vaccine booster shots to any eligible Minnesotan who wants one, the state’s health commissioner said Tuesday.
by MPR News Staff

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Cost of providing health care for many Minnesotans declined in 2020

Cost of providing health care for many Minnesotans declined in 2020

For the first time in several years, the total year-over-year cost of providing health care for Minnesotans with private insurance decreased, and the pandemic likely was the biggest factor.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Where's the cherry? Sculpture Garden's 'Spoonbridge' gets a touch-up

Where's the cherry? Sculpture Garden's 'Spoonbridge' gets a touch-up

Minnesota winters are not kind to fruit, no matter how iconic they may be. The bright red cherry — which is in reality a 1,200-pound aluminum ball — will undergo its once-a-decade maintenance and repainting. It’s expected back in mid-January.
by Euan Kerr

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Gusty winds bring warmer highs Tuesday

Ahead of a strong storm, Minnesota sees gusty winds Tuesday that also draw warmer air back across the state.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Recount set for Minneapolis Ward 2 City Council race

The city of Minneapolis will start a recount Friday of ballots in the Ward 2 City Council race. Candidate Yusra Arab lost the race to Democratic Socialists of America candidate Robin Wonsley Worlobah by just 19 votes in the final round of ballots. Arab has said she wants to make sure that all votes are counted. Wonsley Worlobah has said she is confident of her win.  This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Pfizer agrees to let other companies make its COVID-19 pill

Pfizer agrees to let other companies make its COVID-19 pill

Drugmaker Pfizer Inc. has signed a deal with a U.N.-backed group to allow other manufacturers to make its experimental COVID-19 pill, a move that could make the treatment available to more than half of the world's population.
by The Associated Press

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Three reasons more charities are giving people cash

Three reasons more charities are giving people cash

More charities are coming to the conclusion that giving cash directly to people in need is often the best way to help them.
by Stephan Bisaha (WBHM-FM)

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Bodycams to put more eyes on Minnesota authorities

Bodycams to put more eyes on Minnesota authorities

In one of the biggest deployments yet of law enforcement body cameras in Minnesota, more than 1,100 devices will go to the State Patrol, Department of Natural Resources and other officers starting next month.
by Brian Bakst

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Amazon birds are shrinking as the climate warms, prompting warning from scientists

Amazon birds are shrinking as the climate warms, prompting warning from scientists

A new study examined 77 bird species in the Amazon over a 40-year period. It found they were rapidly evolving due to rising temperatures because smaller birds shed heat more efficiently.
by Christopher Intagliata and Lauren Hodges

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Former Dayton department building ready for renovated debut

Former Dayton department building ready for renovated debut

After Macy's moved out of the old Dayton's building in 2017, workers renovated all 1.2 million square feet of the 12-story landmark.
by Matt Sepic

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