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MN sports roundup: Wave of COVID-19 cancellations continues

MN sports roundup: Wave of COVID-19 cancellations continues

Another week, another sports update. Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson talked Vikings, Lindsay Whalen and the wave of COVID-19 cases and cancellations that continues to wash over all of sports.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Former Republican Rep. Vin Weber reflects on Jan. 6 Capitol attack

Former Republican Rep. Vin Weber reflects on Jan. 6 Capitol attack

One year has passed since a violent mob descended on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Minnesota’s current Republican congressional lawmakers are unwilling to talk about this day, so host Cathy Wurzer called a well-known former Republican Minnesota congressman, Vin Weber.
by Cathy Wurzer, Ariana Rosas and Julia Franz

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Pro-democracy rally in St. Paul marks anniversary of Capitol Building attack

On the one-year anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Capitol building, groups nationwide are holding rallies, in support of the country's democracy.  Including in St. Paul. This is an MPR News Evening update for Jan 6, 2022. Hosted by Natasha Senjanovic.  Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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One year later, Rep. Dean Phillips recalls shock, violence of Capitol attack

One year later, Rep. Dean Phillips recalls shock, violence of Capitol attack

On Jan. 6, 2021, an angry mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, leading to five deaths and interrupting the peaceful transfer of power for the first time in American history. One year later, Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips, who was in the U.S. Capitol that day, shared his memories with host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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Rep. Dean Phillips remembers Jan. 6 capitol attack on one-year anniversary

On Jan. 6, 2021, an angry mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, leading to five deaths and interrupting the peaceful transfer of power for the first time in American history. One year later, Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips, who was in the U.S. Capitol that day, shared his memories with host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Sharon McMahon on Jan. 6: 'We will remember this day for the rest of American history'

Sharon McMahon on Jan. 6: 'We will remember this day for the rest of American history'

With over 700,000 followers on Instagram, Sharon McMahon is known by some as “America’s government teacher.” On the one-year anniversary of the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, she remembered and reacted to the events of that day with host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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What we know about the symptoms — and the severity — of the omicron variant

What we know about the symptoms — and the severity — of the omicron variant

Researchers are looking at data from U.S. cases to determine if the variant causes milder disease. Even if the answer is yes, they say, rates of hospitalization could be high during the surge.
by Michaeleen Doucleff and Will Stone

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The Biden administration is all in on EVs, but what about public transit?

The Biden administration is all in on EVs, but what about public transit?

Last year’s infrastructure bill includes a significant investment in electric vehicle charging stations — along with new roads and highway expansions. Public transit gets a much smaller piece of the pie.
by Paul Huttner

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An 18-year-old is charged in Mall of America shooting

An 18-year-old is charged in Mall of America shooting

Kahlil M. Wiley is accused of opening fire on the third floor of the mall and shooting at a man on New Year’s Eve.
by Peter Cox

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Both sides seek to delay state trial for cops in Floyd death

Both sides seek to delay state trial for cops in Floyd death

Prosecutors and defense attorneys for three former Minneapolis officers who are charged in the death of George Floyd are asking a judge to postpone their state trial while a federal civil rights trial goes forward.
by The Associated Press

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New Minnesota COVID-19 testing sites start opening Friday

New Minnesota COVID-19 testing sites start opening Friday

Minnesota’s newest COVID-19 community testing site will open at the National Guard Armory in Anoka on Friday. The Guard will also help raise the capacity of a similar site in downtown St. Paul. The state is boosting testing capacity amid the spike in omicron variant cases. 
by The Associated Press and Mark Zdechlik

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What’s on the menu for 2022?

What’s on the menu for 2022?

As the pandemic drags on, most of us are tired of being at home, and we’re especially tired of cooking in our kitchen. What can we do to re-inspire ourselves? There are new gadgets, obscure ingredients and streaming platforms that can reinvigorate your meal plans for 2022. Host Angela Davis finds out more with a food anthropologist and a specialist in teaching kids to cook.
by Angela Davis and Susan Davis

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A potter revered in Japan finally gets a show in U.S.

A potter revered in Japan finally gets a show in U.S.

Galleries and museums often hype its exhibits, pointing to a unique element to double down on a show’s exclusive nature. The Minneapolis Institute of Art didn’t have to try hard for one of its latest exhibits: ceramic work by Kamoda Shoji.
by Euan Kerr

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Subzero temps early Friday; extreme Yukon cold may be coming

Subzero temps early Friday; extreme Yukon cold may be coming

A pool of brutally subzero air will likely be driven into Minnesota and the Upper Midwest this month. And we’re already tapping pieces of that air mass as they ride southeast. Subzero air covers all of Minnesota early Friday.
by Paul Huttner

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Lake Superior surfers brave frigid weather for giant freshwater waves

Lake Superior surfers brave frigid weather for giant freshwater waves

Subzero wind chills didn't stop dozens of surfers from flocking to Stoney Point this week, a well-known surf spot about 15 miles up the shore of Lake Superior from Duluth, for surf conditions they say were the best in years.
by Dan Kraker

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COVID claims Twin Cities writer, activist Mel Reeves

COVID claims Twin Cities writer, activist Mel Reeves

Reeves, 64, spent decades chronicling and participating in the region’s protest movements. The publisher of the Spokesman-Recorder, where he worked as community editor, said Reeves embodied the newspaper’s tradition as a "voice for the voiceless."
by Jon Collins

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Ask us anything: The U.S. Constitution

Ask us anything: The U.S. Constitution

One year ago, insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capitol, some invoking rights protected by the U.S. Constitution as they busted through doors and onto the floor of the congressional chamber. Did they get the Constitution right? Were their actions in keeping with any of the 27 amendments? Did you know there were 27 amendments? It’s OK — you can tell us. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Minnesota AG Ellison quarantining outside U.S. with COVID-19

Minnesota AG Ellison quarantining outside U.S. with COVID-19

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says he’s quarantining outside the country after testing positive for COVID-19. In a statement Wednesday night, Ellison said he was experiencing only mild symptoms thanks to having been vaccinated and boosted.
by The Associated Press

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Dangerous cold again Thursday

Dangerous cold again Thursday

Another round of arctic air has settled across Minnesota, leading to dangerous wind chills, and almost the entire state will be stuck below zero until Friday.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Hennepin County commissioner calls on Sheriff Hutchinson to resign

Commissioner Irene Fernando released a statement Wednesday asking Sheriff David Hutchinson to step down. Hutchinson rolled his vehicle on Dec. 8 and pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated, but had said he would not leave his position. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, January 6, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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'Hatred in the eyes': How racist rage animated Jan. 6 riots

'Hatred in the eyes': How racist rage animated Jan. 6 riots

The Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection by pro-Trump supporters and right-wing group members shattered the sense of security that many had long felt at the Capitol as rioters forcefully delayed the certification of President Joe Biden’s election victory.
by The Associated Press

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Roller-coaster temperatures continue through weekend

Roller-coaster temperatures continue through weekend

Another round of arctic air has settled across Minnesota, followed by a brief warmup then another frigid blast early next week. Chances of snow remain limited.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Art Hounds: Beauty from what’s broken

Art Hounds: Beauty from what’s broken

Check out the “Glitch art” from a photographer who also repairs computers. Also, Art Hounds recommend the hardanger fiddle music from Fargo Moorhead Spelemannslag.
by Emily Bright

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A year after Jan. 6, divisions and disinformation persist

A year after Jan. 6, divisions and disinformation persist

A year after an angry mob stormed the U.S. Capitol to try to prevent the certification of Joe Biden’s election as president, Democratic officeholders are ringing alarm bells about the future of democracy while many Republicans are silent.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Police say dozens have been killed in Kazakhstan unrest

Police say dozens have been killed in Kazakhstan unrest

Police spokesperson Saltanat Azirbek says there were attempts to storm buildings in Almaty overnight and that "dozens of attackers were liquidated."
by The Associated Press

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CDC recommends Pfizer COVID booster for kids as young as 12

CDC recommends Pfizer COVID booster for kids as young as 12

The new recommendation for adolescents age 12-17 came hours after a panel of CDC advisers voted in favor of it. The boosters should be given five months after initial immunization.
by Jonathan Franklin

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The oldest living American veteran of World War II dies at 112

The oldest living American veteran of World War II dies at 112

Lawrence Brooks served in the U.S. Army when the military was still racially segregated. But the Black soldier's deployment to Australia offered a reprieve from the racism of Jim Crow laws at home.
by Vanessa Romo

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5 takeaways from the Capitol riot criminal cases, one year later

5 takeaways from the Capitol riot criminal cases, one year later

NPR has been tracking every criminal case related to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. One year after the riot, here are some of the key patterns that have emerged from the cases.
by Tom Dreisbach, Meg Anderson and Barbara Van Woerkom

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