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Stories from January 11, 2023

A warmer-than-average January?

A warmer-than-average January?

After a frigid December, January is off and running on warm notes.
by Paul Huttner

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Hamline student, former instructor at center of debate over religion, academic freedom speak out

Hamline student, former instructor at center of debate over religion, academic freedom speak out

Two people at the center of the controversy at Hamline University over academic freedom that has gained international attention spoke Wednesday about how the incident has impacted their lives.
by Nina Moini

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Classic rock guitar virtuoso Jeff Beck dies at 78

Classic rock guitar virtuoso Jeff Beck dies at 78

Guitarist Jeff Beck was among a wave of influential English guitar players in love with American blues. He died on Tuesday, Jan. 10 after contracting bacterial meningitis.
by Andrew Limbong

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Hamline student at center of academic freedom controversy speaks out in St. Paul

Hamline student at center of academic freedom controversy speaks out in St. Paul and renowned killer Donald Blom has died. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Jeff Beck, guitar god who influenced generations, dies at 78

Jeff Beck, guitar god who influenced generations, dies at 78

Jeff Beck, a guitar virtuoso who pushed the boundaries of blues, jazz and rock ‘n’ roll, influencing generations of shredders along the way and becoming known as the guitar player’s guitar player, has died. He was 78.
by The Associated Press

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Legal cannabis bill clears first committee, many more ahead

Legal cannabis bill clears first committee, many more ahead

Debate on a bill designed to legalize marijuana in Minnesota in its first committee stop framed up the arguments for and against a big shift in state drug policy.
by Brian Bakst

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Minnesota woke up coated in ice: what's next in the forecast?

Minnesota woke up coated in ice: what's next in the forecast?

The whole state seemed to be glazed Wednesday morning in a thin layer of ice. Freezing rain made for dicey conditions on roads and sidewalks and Metro Transit canceled bus routes for much of the morning commute.
by Tim Nelson and Melissa Townsend

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Health care workers pack public meeting on Sanford-Fairview merger

Health care workers pack public meeting on Sanford-Fairview merger

A proposed merger of two major health care organizations is going on the road, as Attorney General Keith Ellison hosts public comment sessions on the combination of South Dakota-based Sanford Health and Fairview Health Services. MPR News host Tim Nelson talks with MPR News health reporter Michelle Wiley on the first of these sessions held Tuesday.
by Tim Nelson and Ellen Finn

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Spoken word and music celebrate life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Spoken word and music celebrate life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

A number of events are scheduled across the state to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Since 1982, the University of Minnesota has hosted a concert to mark the occasion. MPR News host Tim Nelson talks with Vocal Essence Associate Artistic Director G. Phillip Shoultz about this year’s tribute.
by Tim Nelson and Melissa Townsend

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In Focus: COVID learning loss in Minnesota schools

In Focus: COVID learning loss in Minnesota schools

The pandemic made learning harder for many students, but we see evidence that it accelerated learning loss for students who were behind in school even before COVID-19 disrupted schools. In a rebroadcast from our In Focus conversation series, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with educators about what is being done to help kids catch up.
by Angela Davis and Kelly Gordon

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Muslim professor: Showing Muhammad wasn’t offensive, but Hamline response is

Muslim professor: Showing Muhammad wasn’t offensive, but Hamline response is

In October, an adjunct professor showed her students a slide of a 14th century painting of the Prophet Muhammad after giving a trigger warning. The professor’s teaching contract was not renewed. Here’s Carleton College history professor Amna Khalid for perspective.
by Cathy Wurzer and Julia Franz

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Winter play: A Minnesota transplant learns to love skiing

Winter play: A Minnesota transplant learns to love skiing

Finding joy in the winter is essential to survive in Minnesota, as producer Ellen Finn realized when she moved to the Twin Cities from the West Coast a few years ago. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talks with Finn about her experience learning to ski.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Winds set to blow better air into Minnesota

Winds set to blow better air into Minnesota

Poor air quality remains through Wednesday as well as areas of fog. Temperatures will be mild, in the 30s and 20s under cloudy skies. Colder air drops temperatures into the teens and single digits Wednesday night.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Musicians release new gospel and blues album inspired by their Mississippi River road trip

Musicians release new gospel and blues album inspired by their Mississippi River road trip

The Mississippi River has been called a River of Song. Songwriters have been influenced by its history, culture and natural majesty — including Robert Robinson and Brother Timothy Frantzich.
by Cathy Wurzer and Britt Aamodt

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Immigrants plead with lawmakers to pass driver’s license bill

Immigrants plead with lawmakers to pass driver’s license bill

Twenty years after Minnesota blocked unauthorized immigrants from obtaining driver’s licenses, a committee approved a change, and DFL leaders at the Capitol said restoring access will be a top priority this year.
by Dana Ferguson

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Freezing drizzle causes treacherous travel across wide swath of Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Transportation reported a flurry of crashes, spinouts and jackknifed semis across the region well ahead of the morning rush hour. Metro Transit suspended service on all of its bus service in the Twin Cities just before 5 a.m. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Freezing fog, poor air quality continue; clearer skies, colder air coming

Freezing fog, poor air quality continue; clearer skies, colder air coming

Areas of freezing fog and poor air quality continue Wednesday. Highs will range from the 30s to the 20s with colder temperatures and more wind Wednesday night. Lows will drop into the teens and single digits with northwest winds increasing to 10-20 mph.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Panarin lifts Rangers over Wild 4-3 in shootout

Panarin lifts Rangers over Wild 4-3 in shootout

Artemi Panarin scored the deciding goal in a shootout and the New York Rangers beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3.
by The Associated Press

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Ice drives road havoc across much of Minnesota

Ice drives road havoc across much of Minnesota

Freezing drizzle left a treacherous coating of ice on sidewalks, streets and highways around the Twin Cities and across much of the rest of central and southern Minnesota on Wednesday, leading to dozens of crashes, school closures and canceled transit routes.
by Tim Nelson and Andrew Krueger

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FAA lifts ground stop on flights following computer outage

FAA lifts ground stop on flights following computer outage

Thousands of flight delays and cancellations are rippling across the U.S. after computer outage led to a grounding order for all departing aircraft by the Federal Aviation Administration. 
by The Associated Press

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Food waste is a big problem. These small changes can help

Food waste is a big problem. These small changes can help

Over one-third of the food produced in the U.S. goes uneaten, harming peoples' wallets and the climate. Here are some steps you can take in your supermarket and kitchen to cut back on waste.
by Rachel Treisman

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In praise of being late: The upside of spurning the clock

In praise of being late: The upside of spurning the clock

People who lose track of time aren't rude, researchers say — they may just be listening to their inner timekeeper instead of an external clock. Living according to "event time" has its benefits.
by Pien Huang

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Fairview/Sanford merger plan criticized, praised in meeting called by MN attorney general

Fairview/Sanford merger plan criticized, praised in meeting called by MN attorney general

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is holding meetings around the state for public input as his office weighs whether to intervene in the plan by two major health systems to combine.
by Michelle Wiley

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