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Stories from March 9, 2022

A look inside the 1st official 'safe injection sites' in U.S.

A look inside the 1st official 'safe injection sites' in U.S.

Two modest rooms in New York City are the first places in the United States where local officials are allowing illicit drug use to make it less deadly. Supporters see them as humane responses to a national surge in overdose deaths. Critics see them as illegal and defeatist. 
by The Associated Press

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No movement in Minneapolis teacher strike, as educators rally at Capitol

No movement in Minneapolis teacher strike, as educators rally at Capitol. Also, the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe get a big win in court in reservation boundary dispute. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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The spiritual response to climate change

The spiritual response to climate change

Climate anxiety is now a medical diagnosis. Seventy percent of Americans report experiencing climate anxiety on a regular basis, and millennials and Gen Z consider climate change their top priority. One approach to quelling climate anxiety is spiritual practice. Host Angela Davis speaks with two spiritual stewards about responding to climate anxiety among Minnesotans.
by Angela Davis and Susan Davis

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Report: Mpls. police, fire failed to follow emergency plans during 2020 unrest

MPR News correspondent Matt Sepic joined Cathy Wurzer on Minnesota Now to discuss the recently released report that found Minneapolis first responders failed to follow emergency plans during the 2020 unrest.
by Cathy Wurzer and Matt Sepic

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Rural Minnesotan mothers access shelter and support through Star of the North

Adjusting to life as a new mother can be a challenge for many women. It can be even harder for new mothers experiencing homelessness. In the Twin Cities there are programs available to help women and their children, but many women in rural Minnesota do not have access to those same resources. One maternity home is working to fill that gap. It’s called Star of the North and it’s opening a second location in Hibbing this month. Star of the North's new program director Kimberly Fagan spoke with host Cathy Wurzer about the organization's work.
by Cathy Wurzer and Simone Cazares

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The quality, cost and future of long-term care in Minnesota 

The quality, cost and future of long-term care in Minnesota 

COVID-19 hit nursing homes hard at the beginning of the pandemic and now many of them can’t find enough workers to care for vulnerable older adults. Host Angela Davis talked about the cost, quality and future of long-term care in Minnesota.
by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom and Sarah Gelbard

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Long-term care complaints rise during pandemic

Long-term care complaints rise during pandemic

The state ombudsman for long-term care says widespread labor shortages in the industry can lead to abuse and neglect.
by Catharine Richert

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Dr. Jay-Sheree Allen on the importance of colorectal cancer screening

Dr. Jay-Sheree Allen on the importance of colorectal cancer screening

Dr. Jay-Sheree Allen joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the importance of colorectal cancer screening. Dr. Allen is a family physician in southern Minnesota and host of the podcast Millennial Health.
by Cathy Wurzer and Simone Cazares

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Sandy Hook ushered in new era of conspiracy and lies, author finds

Sandy Hook ushered in new era of conspiracy and lies, author finds

Following the 2012 mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary school, journalist Elizabeth Williamson says, conspiracy theorists tormented the victims' families by accusing them of being actors.
by Dave Davies

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As gas prices surge, here's how to get the most out of your tank

As gas prices surge, here's how to get the most out of your tank

As U.S. gas prices hit record highs, it's an especially good time to improve your car's fuel economy. Keeping windows closed, avoiding high speeds and getting routine tuneups can all help.
by Rachel Treisman

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Bitter cold through Saturday; huge warmup starts Sunday

Bitter cold through Saturday; huge warmup starts Sunday

Highs Wednesday will range from the low 20s in the southeast to just single digits in the northwest. Expect subzero wind chills across the state Thursday and subzero temps overnight Friday into Saturday. Highs soar into the 40s Sunday, the start of a big warmup.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Antarctic explorer Shackleton's ship found after a century

Antarctic explorer Shackleton's ship found after a century

Scientists say they have found the sunken wreck of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance, more than a century after it was lost to the Antarctic ice. The Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust says the vessel lies 10,000 feet below the surface of the Weddell Sea.
by The Associated Press

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Samuels to challenge Omar in DFL primary

Samuels to challenge Omar in DFL primary

Former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels launched a primary challenge Tuesday against DFL U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Minneapolis teachers strike continues; district says it can't afford union demands

Minneapolis public school leaders and district teachers remained at an impasse over a new contract late Tuesday as schools stayed closed and picket lines went up in the district’s first strike in more than 50 years. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Fiala gets 2 goals to help Wild halt slide, beat Rangers 5-2

Fiala gets 2 goals to help Wild halt slide, beat Rangers 5-2

The Minnesota Wild delivered a much-needed 5-2 victory over the New York Rangers. Kevin Fiala scored twice in the second period, and Marcus Foligno added a goal and two assists for the Wild. 
by The Associated Press

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Cold air returns; signs of spring next week

Cold air returns; signs of spring next week

Temperatures are once again colder early Wednesday morning. Readings range from the single digits north to teens in the south. High temperatures Wednesday will be just in the low 20s south to single digits northwest.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Airstrike hits Ukraine maternity hospital, 17 reported hurt

Airstrike hits Ukraine maternity hospital, 17 reported hurt

Russian airstrike has devastated a maternity hospital Wednesday in the besieged port city of Mariupol, with Ukrainian officials saying at least 17 people had been wounded. 
by The Associated Press

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Why it's hard to know how accurate the 2020 census was

Why it's hard to know how accurate the 2020 census was

COVID-19 and interference by former President Donald Trump's administration have made it harder to pinpoint the accuracy of the numbers used to redistribute political representation and federal money.
by Hansi Lo Wang

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As U.S. COVID deaths near 1 million, advocates press for a memorial day

As U.S. COVID deaths near 1 million, advocates press for a memorial day

Millions of people in the U.S. have lost someone they love to COVID-19, and advocates hope to have those losses marked each year on the first Monday in March.
by Tamara Keith

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Report: Mpls. police, fire failed to follow emergency plans during 2020 unrest

Report: Mpls. police, fire failed to follow emergency plans during 2020 unrest

The outside review commissioned by the Minneapolis City Council also found public safety officials did not set up an effective communication and command structure as fires consumed parts of the city in the days following the police murder of George Floyd.
by Matt Sepic

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As COVID cases plummet, students take off their masks

As COVID cases plummet, students take off their masks

Rochester Public Schools is the latest district to relax its masking requirements, making them mandatory only under specific circumstances. For one family, choosing to mask now is a matter of individual choice.
by Catharine Richert

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U.S. looks to boost cooperation with tribes on land management

U.S. looks to boost cooperation with tribes on land management

National Park Service Director Chuck Sams said Tuesday he and other officials are committed to boosting the role Native American tribes can play in managing public lands around the U.S.
by The Associated Press

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Congress passes bill to shore up the Postal Service without cutting back on delivery

Congress passes bill to shore up the Postal Service without cutting back on delivery

Congress mustered rare bipartisan support for the Postal Service package, dropping some of the more controversial proposals to settle on core ways to save the service and ensure its future operations.
by The Associated Press

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