For the first time since last March, state officials are reporting none of the state’s nearly 700 nursing homes and assisted living facilities is experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak. Scientists are already seeing a host of negative impacts from global climate change on the Mississippi River. IPR’s Kate Payne explains that researchers are tracking temperature variability and more intense rainfalls, and seeing disruptions to the life cycles of key animal species. Plus, a report from Harvest Public Media on the debate over Radio Frequency Identification in animals.