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In inaugural address, Biden will appeal to national unity

In inaugural address, Biden will appeal to national unity

President-elect Joe Biden will deliver an appeal to national unity when he is sworn in Wednesday and plans immediate moves to combat the coronavirus pandemic and undo some of President Donald Trump’s most controversial policies, his incoming chief of staff said Sunday.
by The Associated Press

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Jan. 17 update on COVID-19 in MN: As daily cases trend downward, death toll passes 5,900

Jan. 17 update on COVID-19 in MN: As daily cases trend downward, death toll passes 5,900

Minnesota’s pandemic death toll passed 5,900 on Sunday, with state health officials reporting another 40 deaths. But averaged over the past seven days, most key COVID metrics continue to move in an encouraging direction as the state begins its third full week of 2021.
by MPR News Staff

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'Little old West Virginia' sets pace on vaccine rollout

'Little old West Virginia' sets pace on vaccine rollout

West Virginia has emerged as an unlikely success in the nation's otherwise chaotic COVID-19 vaccine rollout, largely because of the state's decision to reject a federal partnership with CVS and Walgreens and instead enlist mom-and-pop pharmacies to vaccinate residents.
by The Associated Press

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Biden outlines 'Day One' agenda of executive actions

Biden outlines 'Day One' agenda of executive actions

Following his inauguration, Biden will end Trump's restriction on immigration to the U.S. from some Muslim-majority countries, move to rejoin the Paris climate accord and mandate mask-wearing on federal property and during interstate travel.
by The Associated Press

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Broken New Year's resolutions already? It's OK to give yourself a break

Broken New Year's resolutions already? It's OK to give yourself a break

It's a trying time right now, and mental health experts say it's OK to give yourself a break on New Year's resolutions. They offer advice for a kinder, gentler approach to goal-setting in 2021.
by April Fulton

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Pandemic interrupts longtime Isle Royale wolf, moose study

Pandemic interrupts longtime Isle Royale wolf, moose study

Since 1959, a research team has spent most of each winter observing the interplay between wolves and moose at Lake Superior's Isle Royale National Park. But this year's mission has been scrapped to protect the scientists and support personnel from possible exposure to the coronavirus.
by The Associated Press

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Jan. 16 update on COVID-19 in MN: Falling numbers amid concerns about vaccine supply

Jan. 16 update on COVID-19 in MN: Falling numbers amid concerns about vaccine supply

Minnesota health officials reported another 37 COVID-19 deaths on Saturday, pushing the overall pandemic death toll close to 5,900. But averaged over the past week, the number of new cases and deaths reported each day continues to decline.
by MPR News Staff

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More NBA games off, as league continues struggles with virus

More NBA games off, as league continues struggles with virus

Another three NBA games were postponed Friday, including one in Minnesota only a couple hours before game time, as the league’s struggle with increasing coronavirus numbers continued. Among the Wolves with COVID-19 issues: Karl-Anthony Towns, who said he tested positive.
by The Associated Press

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Pandemic shortens U.S. life expectancy, study concludes

Pandemic shortens U.S. life expectancy, study concludes

The deaths caused by the pandemic appear to be shortening overall life expectancy in the U.S. by 1.13 years, which would be the largest single decline in at least 40 years.
by Rob Stein

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