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Stories from February 8, 2022

Charges filed in murder case that led cops to Amir Locke shooting

Charges have been filed in the St. Paul murder case that led cops to Amir Locke shooting. Lock’s cousin, a 17-year-old, was arrested in Winona yesterday for the January killing. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Omicron continues pain for event businesses in MN, still not back to normal

Omicron continues pain for event businesses in MN, still not back to normal

The live event and hospitality industries have been hit extremely hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. But they say they have been, for the most part, left out of the financial aid many others have received.
by Peter Cox

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House Democrats say they will work to limit no-knock warrants

House Democrats say they will work to limit no-knock warrants

In the wake of the police killing of Amir Locke, Democrats in the Minnesota House say they will propose legislation sharply limiting the use of no-knock warrants by law enforcement officers.
by Tim Pugmire

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A doctor answers questions about COVID-19 immunity, additional boosters and more

A doctor answers questions about COVID-19 immunity, additional boosters and more

What do we know about the sister variant of omicron? Does someone recovered from COVID-19 have immunity for 90 days? Will we have to get another booster? These questions and more, answered by Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Melanie Swift.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Is the worst of winter's cold behind us?

Is the worst of winter's cold behind us?

Fewer subzero temperatures and more frequent thaws are ahead for Minnesota.
by Paul Huttner

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Biden: Child credit money is available via tax returns

Biden: Child credit money is available via tax returns

The Biden administration wants families with children to know that there is roughly $193 billion waiting for them — all they need to do is file their taxes to claim it.
by The Associated Press

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How evictions can have lasting impacts on health, housing and poverty

How evictions can have lasting impacts on health, housing and poverty

Evictions have increased in Minnesota since the moratorium began to phase out in 2021. That can have yearslong repercussions on people’s mental and physical health, educational outcomes and more. Host Angela Davis talks with two researchers about the lasting impacts of evictions.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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Even divorce might not free you from your ex's student loan debt

Even divorce might not free you from your ex's student loan debt

A short-lived program in the early 2000s allowed married couples to consolidate their student loans for a lower interest rate. Now, with no legal way to separate the loans, some want changes.
by Sequoia Carrillo

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Why buying a car is still such a miserable experience right now

Why buying a car is still such a miserable experience right now

Car buyers today continue to face fewer choices and much higher prices — and cheap vehicles are especially hard to find. It's not just that there are fewer cars; the ones being made are fancier, too.
by Camila Domonoske

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Locke killing: Teen charged in St. Paul shooting tied to no-knock warrant

Locke killing: Teen charged in St. Paul shooting tied to no-knock warrant

A 17-year-old is facing murder charges connected to a Jan. 10 fatal shooting in St. Paul. The investigation of that case led to the no-knock police entry last week in Minneapolis where an officer killed Amir Locke. The 17-year-old is Locke's cousin, documents say.
by Elizabeth Shockman and Matt Sepic

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Mild workweek weather: 30s and 40s, chance of snow and rain

Mild workweek weather: 30s and 40s, chance of snow and rain

Minnesota sees its warmest day in three weeks, with highs in the 30s across most of Minnesota Tuesday afternoon with highs near 50 in the southwest. Expect a snow coating Tuesday night in northern Minnesota with an evening sprinkle or flurry in the Twin Cities.
by Sven Sundgaard

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'The Power of the Dog' and 'Dune' nab the most 2022 Oscar nominations

'The Power of the Dog' and 'Dune' nab the most 2022 Oscar nominations

Jane Campion's and Denis Villeneuve's films got the highest amount of nominations, 12 and 10 each. “Drive My Car,” from Japan, got nominated for both Best Picture and Best International Feature.
by Andrew Limbong

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State DFL lawmakers to introduce legislation banning no-knock warrants

The move follows the police killing of Amir Locke during a SWAT team raid at a Minneapolis apartment last week. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Soaring to 40 degrees Tuesday, mild through Friday

Soaring to 40 degrees Tuesday, mild through Friday

Temperatures warm up to near 40 degrees in the Twin Cities and across much of southern Minnesota on Tuesday. High temperatures Tuesday afternoon will warm up above freezing all the way to the international border. Parts of southwest Minnesota will even reach 50.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Diplomatic shuttle: Macron in Kyiv after Putin talks

Diplomatic shuttle: Macron in Kyiv after Putin talks

Diplomatic efforts to defuse the tensions around Ukraine continued on Tuesday with French President Emmanuel Macron arriving in Kyiv the day after hours of talks with the Russian leader in Moscow yielded no apparent breakthroughs.
by The Associated Press

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Paying bills or buying masks: Simple living with COVID is hitting some Americans hard

Paying bills or buying masks: Simple living with COVID is hitting some Americans hard

As the human toll of the coronavirus continues to mount, so does the cost that comes from living during a pandemic. For some, it means choosing between paying bills or buying masks just to stay safe.
by Mallory Yu and Amy Isackson

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Testimony: If cops did CPR soon after Floyd stopped breathing, survival more likely

Testimony: If cops did CPR soon after Floyd stopped breathing, survival more likely

Prosecutors have tried to demonstrate to jurors that the three former Minneapolis police ignored their training and department policies when they assisted officer Derek Chauvin in restraining George Floyd. Defense attorneys have questioned whether Minneapolis training adequately prepared the officers to intervene.
by Jon Collins

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MN farmers warned to prepare for deadly avian influenza

MN farmers warned to prepare for deadly avian influenza

Minnesota is the leading producer of turkeys in the country, producing more than 40 million birds a year. Millions of poultry on Minnesota farms died as the result of an influenza outbreak in 2015.
by Dan Gunderson

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Governors in 4 states plan for end to school mask mandates

Governors in 4 states plan for end to school mask mandates

The decisions in Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey and Oregon were announced Monday as state and local governments grapple with which COVID-19 restrictions to jettison and which ones to keep in place. 
by The Associated Press

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Minneapolis council questions Frey on 'no-knock' warrants policy

Minneapolis council questions Frey on 'no-knock' warrants policy

Mayor Jacob Frey emphasized that his prior policy ended the practice of police entering unannounced, yet admitted it was not a total ban.
by Matt Sepic

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Activist DeRay Mckesson to help with the no-knock policy in Minneapolis

Activist DeRay Mckesson to help with the no-knock policy in Minneapolis

Civil rights activist and podcast host DeRay Mckesson is credited with helping a number of states and localities pass laws banning no-knock warrants. He’s been enlisted by Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s administration to work on public safety policy.
by Chris Farrell, Melissa Townsend and Kelly Gordon

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