Minnesota Today

Many of the state’s highest-risk residents, including seniors, have received at least one dose already. Minnesota expects to see its federal vaccine supply shipments jump starting in April. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Opening statements in the highly anticipated murder and manslaughter trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin took place in a Minneapolis courtroom. Chauvin is accused of killing George Floyd on Memorial Day last year. This is an MPR News evening update for Monday, March 29, 2021. Hosted by Mark Zdechlik.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Opening statements are set for Monday in a trial with international attention, and for the first time, the world will be able to see every twist and turn of the case from a Minnesota courtroom, thanks to an unprecedented decision by Judge Peter Cahill. Many media outlets — including MPR News — will livestream the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, after pressing for access.

This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, March 29, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

A criminal trial carried live breaks tradition as attorneys prepare to deliver opening statements on Monday. Also, a series of healing events aims to help people who continue to experience trauma that some expect will be heightened by exposure to the details of George Floyd’s killing last May. This is a special edition of Minnesota Today for March 27, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Music by Gary Meister.

Gov. Tim Walz Friday formally announced the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expansion to all adults 16 years and older beginning next week. He emphasized that not everyone will be able to get an appointment right away. Meanwhile, active cases and hospitalizations edge higher. This is the afternoon MPR News update for March 26, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.

Minnesota will expand COVID-19 vaccination to all state residents 16 and older starting Tuesday, according to a spokesperson for Gov. Tim Walz. The expansion marks a major milestone in Minnesota's vaccine strategy.

This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, March 26, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Minnesota will expand COVID-19 vaccinations to all state residents ages 16 and older starting March 30. It’s a major milestone in Minnesota’s vaccine strategy, but those distributing vaccine still will prioritize people with underlying health conditions and other groups. This is the afternoon MPR News update for March 25. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Theme music by Gary Meister.

After a relatively stable stretch following a late fall surge, warning lights are flashing around Minnesota’s COVID-19 disease data. The number of known, active cases is rising again. Wednesday showed 10,333 active cases — marking six consecutive days with active counts above 10,000, a stretch not seen since late January.

This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, March 25, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

State Supreme Court has a surprising ruling on consent in sex assault cases, saying intoxication doesn’t necessarily qualify for incapacitation. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

The 15th and final juror has been seated for the trial of ex-Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin in George Floyd’s death, with opening statements set for Monday. The man will be dismissed if none of the other jurors drop out by Monday. The court is in recess until then.

This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.