Will one dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine protect me?July 1, 2021 8:17 AMBy The Associated PressOne dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine will provide some protection, but not nearly as much as if you had both doses. It's why experts recommend getting fully vaccinated. They say it's particularly important in areas where worrisome variants like the delta are spreading.
Hope for normalcy is growing. Here's what Americans are still worried about July 1, 2021 7:54 AMBy Domenico Montanaro Here's what American adults say about President Joe Biden's handling of the economy, their top economic concerns and how they're feeling about the coronavirus pandemic now.
Safety concerns halt rescue efforts at condo collapse siteJuly 1, 2021 6:45 AMBy The Associated PressRescue efforts at the site of a partially collapsed Florida condominium building were halted Thursday out of concern about the stability of the remaining structure, officials said. The stoppage came on the same day that crews and relatives of those still missing were scheduled to meet with President Joe Biden.
Play5min 00secArt Hounds recommend summer sweetsJuly 1, 2021 4:00 AMBy Emily BrightJodi Reeb’s new exhibit turns beeswax into paintings, a debut album by Champagne Drops celebrates female friendship and mother-daughter relationships and the Hovland Arts Festival celebrates 15 years.
The U.S. will add a third gender option on passportsJune 30, 2021 7:55 PMBy Laurel Wamsley With the changes, "we don't have to lie to get our passports. We can just be ourselves," said Dana Zzyym, an intersex person who has fought for more gender options on U.S. passports.
Court OKs 3rd-degree murder against 3-ex cops in Floyd deathJune 30, 2021 7:50 PMBy The Associated PressThe Minnesota Court of Appeals says prosecutors may file aiding and abetting third-degree murder charges against three former Minneapolis police officers in the death of George Floyd.
With citizen-led charter change, Minneapolis City Council withdraws its versionJune 30, 2021 6:13 PMBy Jon CollinsA Minneapolis City Council committee took steps Wednesday to withdraw one of two charter amendments that would replace the Minneapolis Police Department with a new Department of Public Safety.
Play4min 38secLong, strange trip: Legislature passes new budgetJune 30, 2021 6:07 PMBy Tim PugmireHours before a deadline to avoid a partial government shutdown, the Minnesota Legislature passed the final elements of a $52 billion two-year state budget. It capped a year of remote meetings and special sessions related to the COVID-19 pandemic that pushed the limits of divided state government.
Play48min 20secMinnesota’s eviction moratorium is coming to an end. Now what? June 30, 2021 4:54 PMBy Angela Davis and Samantha MatsumotoMinnesota lawmakers passed a bill to phase out the statewide eviction moratorium. Host Angela Davis spoke with the state housing commissioner and a researcher who has extensively studied evictions.
Play6min 28sec‘You love me? Get the vaccine’: In this MN town, one-on-one conversations play a key role in COVID-19 shotsJune 30, 2021 3:23 PMBy Catharine RichertThe state won’t meet its goal of vaccinating 70 percent of Minnesotans 16 and older by July 1. And to understand all the challenges — and tiny victories — that come with inoculating the public, look no further than one city in the southeastern part of the state where officials are leaning on longstanding partnerships and trusted community leaders to get more people vaccinated.