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February 10, 2022 10:18 AM

Minneapolis, St. Paul end vaccination-or-test order for bars, eateries

The cities last month began requiring proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID test to enter public places serving food and drink. With the current surge waning, the mayors on Thursday rescinded the controversial orders. Public masking mandates remain in place.

by MPR News Staff and Peter Cox

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February 10, 2022 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Take your Valentine to the theater

Bucket Brigade times the end of its 10th anniversary run of “Till Death: A Marriage Musical” to Valentine’s Day. Theatre in the Round stages “Marjorie Prime,” an award-winning play that brings a sci-fi lens to aging and memory. And singer/songwriter John Gorka performs at the State Theatre in Zumbrota.

by Emily Bright

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February 10, 2022 4:00 AM

Scientists seek funding to look for toxic tire chemical in Minnesota waters

Minnesota scientists are seeking funding to investigate if a toxic chemical from tires is harming popular fish species. Researchers in Washington state have linked the recently discovered chemical in rubber tires to the sudden deaths of coho salmon.

by Dan Gunderson

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February 9, 2022 12:16 PM

Latest on COVID in MN: Pandemic path brightens as cases, hospital needs fall

Key metrics tracking the spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota continue to show the current surge in retreat, with cases, positive test rates and hospital bed use all falling steadily. Duluth’s mayor says she’ll let her city’s masking order expire on Saturday.

by MPR News Staff

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February 9, 2022 4:00 AM

A year after deadly shooting, Buffalo strives for resilience

A movement called “Buffalo Strong,” formed after the tragic attack at a health care clinic, is focused on strengthening mental health resources in the community.

by Kirsti Marohn

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February 8, 2022 4:00 AM

MN farmers warned to prepare for deadly avian influenza

Minnesota is the leading producer of turkeys in the country, producing more than 40 million birds a year. Millions of poultry on Minnesota farms died as the result of an influenza outbreak in 2015.

by Dan Gunderson

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February 7, 2022 6:23 PM

Minneapolis council questions Frey on 'no-knock' warrants policy

Mayor Jacob Frey emphasized that his prior policy ended the practice of police entering unannounced, yet admitted it was not a total ban.

by Matt Sepic

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February 7, 2022 1:30 PM

Winter Olympics: What to watch for this week

This is the first official week of the Beijing games. Here are a few Olympic events to keep an eye on.

by Matt Mikus

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February 7, 2022 4:00 AM

This week at the Capitol: Focus on jobless fund

As the Legislature enters its second week, a push to replenish a pandemic-battered unemployment fund will get plenty of attention and possibly quick action.

by Brian Bakst

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February 4, 2022 3:13 PM

Latest on COVID in MN: Wastewater data, falling case counts signal pandemic's ebb

Key metrics tracking the spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota continue to brighten. That includes data on COVID in Twin Cities wastewater, hospital needs and the rate of tests coming back positive for the disease.

by MPR News Staff

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