Attorneys for the family slammed the actions of police as reckless
| Feb. 4, 2022 Key metrics tracking the spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota continue to brighten. That includes numbers on COVID in Twin Cities wastewater, hospital and intensive care needs and the rate of tests coming back positive for the disease. Collectively, the newest numbers paint a hopeful picture of a pandemic that — finally — may be in retreat following a late summer surge that exploded after the year-end holiday season, driven by COVID’s omicron mutation. Three things to know about the latest data: 1,260 hospitalized; 194 in ICU, one of the lowest points since SeptemberNew cases counts trending at lowest in three weeksData suggest Minnesota’s COVID-19 outbreak probably peaked several weeks ago, especially in the Twin CitiesSubscribe to our Minnesota Today podcast to get up-to-date Minnesota news twice daily. — MPR News Staff | |
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| How important is a Twin Metals mine to supply critical minerals? | | The announcement last week from the Biden administration to cancel federal mineral leases next to the Boundary Waters was a major victory for the environmental groups and area businesses fighting to protect the wilderness. But it also raised larger questions about how to obtain the metals needed to transition to a carbon-free future. | |
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| Why power entices the wrong kind of people | | Why do so many leaders become authoritarian, violent or just plain dishonest? A new book explores the relationship of power to corruption. Join Kerri Miller for more Big Books and Bold Ideas with author Brian Klaas. | |
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