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January 17, 2022 More Minnesota cities roll out mask mandates
The city of Rochester now requires face masks in public places, joining a growing list of Minnesota cities with mask mandates. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, January 17, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
5 min
January 14, 2022 Doctors warn omicron may be harder on kids’ respiratory systems than other Covid-19 variants
Pediatricians say omicron may be causing more respiratory problems in children than earlier variants of Covid-19. The American Academy of Pediatrics reports nationally the number of children hospitalized since Christmas has tripled.
This is an MPR News Evening update for January 14, 2022. Hosted by Hannah Yang.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
6 min
January 14, 2022 Wintry weather takes aim at Minnesota
Winter storm warnings are posted for areas stretching from Fargo and Detroit Lakes all the way to Willmar, Worthington and Albert Lea. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, January 14, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
6 min
January 13, 2022 State panel backs off plan to ease sentences for repeat offenders after outcry
State panel backs off plan to ease sentences for repeat offenders after outcry, and Duluth joins the mask mandates. And here comes an Alberta Clipper. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
5 min
January 13, 2022 Listener questions about the latest COVID wave, answered by a doctor
Amid a record-breaking surge of COVID-19 infections, Dr. Susan Kline of the University of Minnesota Medical School took listener questions about the pandemic.
Theme music by Gary Meister.
11 min
January 13, 2022 Minneapolis public schools, others switch to online learning as COVID absences mount
With hundreds of staff absences daily, Minneapolis school officials say the district can't keep the doors open. The move starts Friday, with in-person classes set to resume Jan. 31. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, January 13, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
6 min
January 12, 2022 Minneapolis and St. Paul announce vaccine mandates, and Minneapolis schools go online
Minneapolis and St. Paul announce vaccine mandates, and Minneapolis schools go online due to COVID. The state is also spending $40 million to bolster hospital staff. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
6 min
January 12, 2022 Osseo superintendent on unprecedented school staffing shortages, distance learning
Freezing temperatures, staff shortages and skyrocketing COVID-19 case numbers have pushed school leaders to move to distance learning in a number of Minnesota districts, including Osseo Area Schools. Superintendent Cory McIntyre joined host Cathy Wurzer with more on the situation.
Theme music by Gary Meister.
11 min
January 12, 2022 Trial of three former MPD officers pushes forward during COVID surge
The federal court judge overseeing the trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd in 2020 said he’s concerned about COVID disrupting the proceedings. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
5 min
January 11, 2022 Minnesota sets new one-day record for new COVID cases
Minnesota has set a new one-day record for new COVID cases, topping the previous high by nearly 10 percent. This is an MPR News Evening update for January 11, 2022. Hosted by Natasha Senjanovic.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
6 min

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Minnesota Today from MPR News brings you the most important stories from around the state. All on your schedule. Get updated on the latest news in about five minutes, every weekday morning and…