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Stories from January 25, 2022

'Big Papi' David Ortiz elected to Hall of Fame

'Big Papi' David Ortiz elected to Hall of Fame

David Ortiz was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first turn on the ballot, while steroid-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were denied entry to Cooperstown in their final year under consideration by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. 
by The Associated Press

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Gov. Walz says he wants state surplus to go big for schools and kids as session approaches

Gov. Walz says he wants state surplus to go big for schools and kids as session approaches, and housing sales post sharp gains, with one of the tightest markets in decades last year in the Twin Cities. This is an evening news update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Want to understand the U.S.? This historian says the South holds the key

Want to understand the U.S.? This historian says the South holds the key

Imani Perry says the South can be seen as an "origin point" for the way the nation operates. Her book “South to America” reflects on the region's history and traces the steps of an enslaved ancestor.
by Dave Davies

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Kyiv or Kiev? Why people disagree about how to pronounce the Ukrainian capital's name

Kyiv or Kiev? Why people disagree about how to pronounce the Ukrainian capital's name

What's the correct way to call a foreign city — by its English name, if it has one, or by its name in the local language? For the people involved, it can be a serious matter entwined with geopolitics.
by Jerome Socolovsky

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'And I say, Hey! HEY!' Aardvark Arthur's wonderful new days are ending

'And I say, Hey! HEY!' Aardvark Arthur's wonderful new days are ending

The world-famous aardvark first appeared in print over 45 years ago. The Emmy and Peabody award-winning TV show is about to begin its 25th and final season — and creator Marc Brown has a new book.
by Elizabeth Blair

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Classrooms, child care, kids' meals top Walz spending plan

Classrooms, child care, kids' meals top Walz spending plan

A giant surplus has set the stage for a legislative session debate over how to use it. Gov. Tim Walz laid out his education priorities Tuesday, including a boost in per-pupil school aid, increased funding for early education and free school breakfasts and lunches.
by Brian Bakst

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How the recovery community is surviving the pandemic

How the recovery community is surviving the pandemic

For people in recovery, the pandemic presented some familiar and some new problems. And while the opioid epidemic continues to grow, access and affordability of rehab and counseling continues to be a challenge for many people. Host Angela Davis speaks with experts on entering or staying in recovery during the ongoing pandemic. 
by Angela Davis and Susan Davis

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Friday is MN deadline to apply for help with rent

Friday is MN deadline to apply for help with rent

Demand has picked up for COVID-19-related rental assistance, so state officials have set this Friday at 9 p.m. as the deadline for people to apply for help.
by Brian Bakst

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Osterholm: 'Viral blizzard' of omicron cases may be subsiding in Twin Cities

University of Minnesota infectious disease specialist Michael Osterholm predicted a “viral blizzard” of COVID-19 cases due to the omicron variant a few weeks ago. He says the Twin Cities is beginning to emerge from under that, with case counts dropping daily.
by Cathy Wurzer

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On this day in MN history: Landmark decision protects Ojibwe hunting, fishing treaty rights

On this day in MN history: Landmark decision protects Ojibwe hunting, fishing treaty rights

On Jan. 25, 1983, the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed the treaty rights of Lake Superior Ojibwe to hunt, fish and gather on off-reservation lands. Professor Anton Treuer looked back at the historic ruling — and the turmoil and violence surrounding it — with host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer, Melissa Townsend and Alex Cheng

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Expect 15-20 below in Twin Cities, southern Minnesota Wednesday morning

Expect 15-20 below in Twin Cities, southern Minnesota Wednesday morning

The core of bitter arctic air mass slides across southern Minnesota overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. A milder air mass will quickly slide into Minnesota Wednesday afternoon.
by Paul Huttner

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St. Cloud, Moorhead reject mask mandates

St. Cloud, Moorhead reject mask mandates

Several other Minnesota cities are requiring masks in indoor public places, including Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester and Duluth.
by Kirsti Marohn and Dan Gunderson

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Food cupboards at MN community colleges address hunger and declining enrollment

Food cupboards at MN community colleges address hunger and declining enrollment

Every public two-year college in Minnesota now has a food pantry where students can get free groceries. Sahan Journal reporter Becky Dernbach told host Cathy Wurzer it’s part of an effort to combat student hunger and declining enrollment.
by Cathy Wurzer, Melissa Townsend and Lindsay Guentzel

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Pfizer and BioNTech begin testing an omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine

Pfizer and BioNTech begin testing an omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine

Though people who are vaccinated and boosted appear to be better protected against omicron, the highly contagious variant has still led to breakthrough cases and a surge in infections worldwide.
by Joe Hernandez

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Child-free by choice: Why more people are deciding not to have children

Child-free by choice: Why more people are deciding not to have children

More people say they don’t plan on having children, and they are making that decision for a variety of reasons, from climate change to simply not wanting kids. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a sociology professor and an author about why more people are choosing not to have children.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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Subzero temps grip Minnesota through Wednesday morning

Subzero temps grip Minnesota through Wednesday morning

The latest arctic blast isn’t done with us quite yet. Tuesday morning was very cold with lows ranging from the minus teens to minus 30. Tuesday night will be even colder for the eastern half of the state. Temps rise rapidly Wednesday afternoon.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Osterholm: Twin Cities emerging from 'viral blizzard'

Osterholm: Twin Cities emerging from 'viral blizzard'

University of Minnesota infectious disease specialist Michael Osterholm predicted a “viral blizzard” due to the omicron variant of COVID-19 a few weeks ago. He says the Twin Cities is beginning to emerge from that, with case counts dropping daily.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ariana Rosas

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State court reverses PolyMet water permit; sides with company on other issues

The state appeals court has reversed a key permit for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine, sending it back to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for additional analysis. But in a mixed ruling, the court also sided with PolyMet and the MPCA on several issues. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Dangerously cold wind chills: Arctic blast persists through Wednesday morning

Dangerously cold wind chills: Arctic blast persists through Wednesday morning

Wind chills are dangerously cold for many areas Tuesday morning. In the Twin Cities wind chills are generally around minus 25 but much of western and northern Minnesota are experiencing wind chill values of minus 30 to minus 45 in some cases. Temperatures will largely remain below zero statewide with even colder temps in eastern Minnesota Tuesday night.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Wild match franchise goals record in 8-2 win vs Canadiens

Wild match franchise goals record in 8-2 win vs Canadiens

The Minnesota Wild matched their franchise record for goals in an 8-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. Connor Dewar got his first career goal and added an assist when Nico Sturm scored 22 seconds later to help the Wild break open the game in the second period. 
by The Associated Press

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Ukraine urges calm, saying Russian invasion not imminent

Ukraine urges calm, saying Russian invasion not imminent

Ukraine's leaders sought to reassure the nation that a feared invasion from neighboring Russia was not imminent, even as they acknowledged the threat is real and prepared to accept a shipment of American military equipment Tuesday to shore up their defenses.
by The Associated Press

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George Floyd: Bodycam video rolls in 3 cops' federal trial

George Floyd: Bodycam video rolls in 3 cops' federal trial

A second day of testimony wrapped up Tuesday in the federal trial of three ex-Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd's constitutional rights, failing to intervene as fellow officer Derek Chauvin killed the man as he subdued him.
by Jon Collins

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Meet the Minnesotan who wrote a novel in Japanese — and then got it published

Meet the Minnesotan who wrote a novel in Japanese — and then got it published

When Marnie Jorenby sets herself a challenge, she doesn't hold back. Not only did she decide to write a novel, she decided she’d write it in Japanese and get it published in Japan. It took a while, but she did it.
by Euan Kerr

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The Supreme Court adds affirmative action to its potential hit list

The Supreme Court adds affirmative action to its potential hit list

With the court already having heard arguments this term on abortion and guns, this case marks yet another politically charged issue that threatens to uproot decades of legal doctrine.
by Nina Totenberg and Eric Singerman

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