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Minnesota officials say it’s OK now for the state’s health care providers to expand the pool of people eligible for a COVID-19 shot. The problem: Minnesota doesn’t have the supplies yet to vaccinate them. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, January 15, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
There will be traffic restrictions and an increased law enforcement presence near Minnesota’s Capitol over the coming week, to deal with possible security threats prior to the inauguration of President-Elect Joe Biden. The is the MPR News afternoon update for Jan. 14, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.
Expect a wintry mix to change to snow Thursday and Friday. Several inches is still likely, and this looks like a plowable, if not a major winter weather event. High winds will make travel very difficult in western Minnesota. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, January 14, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Minnesota, like the nation, splits on Trump as impeachment passes in the House, and heads for the Senate next week. And COVID vaccine continues a slow rollout. This is an evening news update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
Teachers from some of Minnesota’s largest school districts are voicing concerns about the return to in-person instruction, noting that they have yet to be vaccinated at a time when the COVID-19 virus is still spreading. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Governor calls out National Guard ahead of possible unrest heading toward Biden inauguration, and judge splits trials of former police officers charged in George Floyd’s death. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
Minneapolis police union president Lt. Bob Kroll has announced that he will retire at the end of January, citing the impact of his job on his family. Kroll attracted support from his union, but also withering criticism and demands to leave from those who sought accountability of officers accused of brutality or were involved in fatal incidents. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Officials say wing extremism remains a real threat for Minnesota, as the FBI warns of weekend attack, and the governor reveals his family was threatened at his residence. This is an evening news update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
Minnesota health officials had been watching for signs that a new, more contagious variant of the coronavirus had entered the state — and over the weekend, they received confirmation. The Health Department reported late Saturday that five people in the Twin Cities metro area had contracted the variant — and that it likely was more widespread across the state. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
The violent clash that left five people dead and many injured at the U.S. Capitol has the Minnesota Department of Public Safety concerned about safety at the State Capitol. This is the MPR News afternoon update for Jan. 8, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.