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Donald J. Trump impeached again

By Stacy M. Brown, Washington Informer

Starting January 11, indoor dining at bars and restaurants can open at 50 percent capacity, with a maximum of 150 people.

Governor Walz loosens restrictions as he urges citizens to “protect” progress during pandemic As the COVID-19 situation improves by nearly every metric across Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz announced measures that loosen restrictions on important parts of daily life. The Governor also urged Minnesotans to protect the progress made over the past month.

“The situation in Minnesota is undeniably better than it was last month,” Walz said. “We have reasons to be optimistic, and Minnesotans’ sacrifice and commitment to their communities helped change the pandemic’s trajectory and saved lives. But we need to protect the progress we’ve made.”

The announcement comes as tens of thousands of Minnesotans have received their first dose of the vaccine, COVID-19 cases are down, hospital bed use is declining,

and kids are heading back to the classroom.

“As we cautiously adjust the dials to help Minnesotans return to important elements of their daily lives, we continue to monitor where we stand,” Walz continued.

“Two months ago the pandemic quickly snowballed from manageable to out-of-control.

For our students, our small businesses, and public health, we cannot allow that to happen again.”

Starting today January 11: Indoor dining at bars and restaurants can open at 50 percent capacity, with a maximum of 150 people. Parties of no more than six people must remain six feet from other parties; bar seating is open to parties of two; reservations are required; and establishments

must close dine-in service by 10 p.m.

Gym capacity remains capped at 25 percent but maximum capacity increases to 150 and classes can increase to 25 people, assuming distancing can be observed. Machines and people must maintain 9 feet of distance. Face coverings are required.

Outdoor events and entertainment continue at 25 percent capacity, but maximum capacity increases to 250 people.

Social distancing is required.

Indoor events and entertainment – like bowling alleys, movie theaters, and museums – may open at 25 percent, with no more than 150 people in each area of the venue.

Face coverings are required, and they may not offer food service after 10 p.m.

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organized sports have resumed practice as of January 4 and games resume January 14 with spectators, following the appropriate capacity limits for indoor or outdoor venues. Interregion tournaments and out of state play are discouraged.

Pools opened on January 4 for some activity and may now open, like gyms, at 25 percent capacity.

Wedding receptions and other private parties may resume with limits. If food and drink are served at the event, then they are limited to two households or 10 people indoors and 3 households or 15 people outdoors. If there is no food or drink, they are covered by event venue guidelines. Any related ceremony – like a wedding or funeral ceremony – is guided by

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The House impeachment resolution that passed on Wednesday cited “incitement and insurrection” for the president’s role in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. not scheduled the proceedings.

If convicted in the Senate, Trump would no longer be eligible to hold public office, lose his $200,000 pension for the rest of his life and forfeit a $1 million per year travel allowance.

Trump would still maintain eligibility for secret service protection.

The House impeachment resolution that passed on Wednesday cited “incitement and insurrection” for the president’s role in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Before introducing impeachment legislation, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) attempted to pass a resolution to ask Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th

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Yogananda Pittman takes over as Chief of U.S. Capitol Police

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia A Black woman now has the task of restoring order at the U.S. Capitol.

Yogananda Pittman, a Morgan State University graduate, is now the acting Chief of the 2,300-member U.S. Capitol Police just one week after the violent insurrection desecrated American democracy.

The riot agitated

by President Donald Trump on January 6 resulted in two Capitol Police officers’ deaths, at least three civilian casualties, countless injuries, and many arrests.

Capitol Police had announced Chief Steven Sund’s resignation following the immediate criticism of how the department responded and handled the insurrectionist mob.

The U.S. Capitol Police Officers’ Union blamed the riot on a lack of preparation and compared it to Black Lives Matter supporters’ protests last summer.

According to the Crowd Counting Consortium,

President Donald Trump and his allies were “stoking the anger of a violent mob,” Democratic Rep. Jim McGovern, chairman of the House Rules Committee, remarked as he formally opened the proceedings on Wednesday that led to the unprecedented second impeachment of the outgoing commander in chief.

“A member of this very body proclaimed on that stage, today is the day American patriots start taking down names and kicking ass,” the Massachusetts congressman stated.

“Trump’s personal attorney Rudy Giuliani called for trial by combat. Then Donald Trump told the crowd, ‘we’re going to have to fight much harder. You’ll never take back our country with weakness.”

Despite some pushback from die-hard Trump supporters in Congress, the House pushed forward with impeachment.

Unlike the January 2020 impeachment, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), the Republican leader in the Senate, has declared support for impeaching Trump.

At least seven other Republicans have also voiced support for impeachment.

A Senate trial takes place next – lawmakers have

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Trump insurrectionists at the US Capitol last week Wednesday, January 6.

Sedition, conspiracy, Capitol insurrection

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

Chief Yogananda Pittman is one of the first Black female supervisors to rise to the rank of Captain in the U.S. Capitol Police. more than 11,000 people were arrested at demonstrations against racism and police violence from May to July.

One report noted that in the immediate aftermath of the George Floyd killing by Minneapolis Police officers, 1,000 protestors were being arrested per day.

While Black Lives Matter protestors felt the hard-

hand of the law – they were struck with Billy clubs, shot with rubber bullets, and peppered sprayed – the insurrectionists at the U.S. Capitol were allowed free reign of the hallowed halls of Congress.

As she takes control ahead of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ inauguration, Pittman becomes the first

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African American to hold that rank.

Pittman joined the department nearly 20 years ago and she is also one of the first Black female supervisors to rise to the rank of Captain. She also served as Assistant Chief for Protective and Intelligence Operations.

Sedition and conspiracy are among the most severe charges federal prosecutors said Tuesday they were looking into in the aftermath of last week’s attack on the U.S. Capitol.

U.S. Attorney Michael Sherwin said while some misdemeanor charges are only acting as placeholders until more information is gathered, some involved in the insurrection — directly or indirectly — may well face severe counts of sedition and conspiracy.

According to Findlaw. com, sedition is defined as an act of revolt or violence against a lawful authority to destroy or overthrow it.

A conviction on sedition charges can result in a 20-year prison sentence.

The general conspiracy statute provides a maximum punishment of up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

“We are resolutely committed to upholding the freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment, including speech, peaceful assembly, and press, and we will investigate, prosecute, and hold accountable anyone who attempts to obstruct or curtail these freedoms through violence or intimidation,” Sherwin said.

The prosecutor said the Department of Justice had created a specialized task force that “will look at everything from travel to movement” of the individuals involved.

“The range of criminal conduct is unmatched,” he declared.

The FBI has warned government officials of plans for armed protests at most state Capitols and Washington, D.C.,

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NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center

Frontline in the fight against Coronavirus

By Brenda Lyle-Gray, Columnist

“Wellness, I came to realize, will not happen by accident. It must be a daily practice, especially for those of us who are more susceptible to the oppressiveness of the world.” Jenna Wortham North Point Health and Wellness Center in North Minneapolis is expecting an additional 1,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine in the next several days. It began vaccinating first responders and NorthPoint staff last week. The agency serves over 25,000 residents in North Minneapolis and Hennepin County. The Center provides comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, and human services. The facility has experienced dramatic growth in patients, revenue, and mission effectiveness under the leadership of CEO Stella Whitney-West.

“The center operates efficiently and admirably because of the great team we have assembled. Many staff members speak multiple languages which make communication easier, especially in emergency events.

Our call center is the heartbeat of the Health and Wellness operation.

Sometimes the phone calls become more than just scheduling an appointment.

Often people just need help.

It’s imperative that we get our clients to where they need to be.

Like myself, they are dedicated to serving their community,” Whitney-West said in a recent interview.

In addition to the major focus on combating the surges of COVID19, the human services department at North Point continues to play a vital role in many residents’ lives.

Examples of programming include: 1.

The African American Men’s Project, an

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Stella Whitney-West: Chief Executive Officer for North Point Health and Wellness Center initiative supported by and connected to effective networks and innovative strategies creating a community of healthy, strong, and self-sufficient Black men.

The Project provides case management,

individual development plans, an empowerment curriculum, education awareness, employment readiness, and access to medical and behavior health services.

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Places of worship remain open at 50% capacity but without an overall maximum capacity.

As some restrictions loosen, Minnesota faces

challenges to protecting the recent progress made.

Some other states are seeing the virus surge.

Public health experts, including Dr. Fauci, are warning of the potential for a postholiday wave of cases.

Concern remains about the emergence of a new, more contagious coronavirus variant spreading around the world.

As the weather gets colder and Minnesotans move

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Program which provides education and support services to school age youth and their families to increase school attendances.

The program features home and school visits, representation at court hearings,

referral to community resources, an after school program, and summer leadership programs.

In Hennepin County, the gaps in health care are huge, with COVID19 revealing Blacks being twice as likely to

indoors, gatherings occur more often in settings that allow the virus to spread more easily.

“Minnesotans have worked hard and done their part to get us back from the edge of the cliff, and now they can help keep things on the right track,” Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said.

Last month Walz announced that every elementary school may return to in-person learning, recognizing that kids

being in school is an important public health priority. The state has learned more about how to reduce the potential for spread in schools from success in other settings, and with additional mitigation strategies, giving the youngest learners the chance to be in person helps our kids get the high-quality education they need and helps bring relief to many families. Elementary schools may begin in-person learning on January 18.

Also last month, Walz also signed into law $216 million in direct support for small businesses and workers affected by the pandemic,

Impeached From 3 Amendment to remove the president from office.

The law has only been used a handful of times, most recently when, on June 8, 2002, President George W. Bush’s powers were transferred to Vice President Dick Cheney for about an hour because Bush had been sedated for a medical procedure.

Section 4 of the Amendment strips power from the president.

It states that “the vice president and a majority of Cabinet can deem the president unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office.”

If the 25th Amendment were invoked, Pence would assume the presidency and serve out what’s left in Trump’s term.

However, Pence declined to invoke the measure. “[Trump] needs to be removed. He’s dangerous,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) stated, echoing the sentiments of more than 200 members of Congress.

In the impeachment legislation, Congress members wrote that the president

be infected or possibly die from the virus. The data show Latinos are three times as likely to be negatively impacted.

“We are millions of vaccines behind where we should be, but that has a lot to do with a lack of leadership at the national level,” Whitney-West said.

“Joe Biden’s strategic plan might save our country. North Point’s patients will receive updated, trusted information and resources.

People who look like the community are disseminating material and providing services,” she said. “That makes both more credible and helps residents decide what’s best for them. Like testing, for instance, when it comes to vaccinations, we might have to go where the people are like churches and community centers.”

Large shipments of vaccine are expected at the site. In the opinion of the CEO, everyone needs to be in line.

Maybe not right away, but it needs to happen. WhitneyWest says there is a reluctance among many African American residents and other communities of color, and rightfully so. Many have a ‘wait and see’ attitude.

And now there are rogue mutations all over the country and the world. Nonetheless, she said she did not hesitate to tell Minnesota Health Department she expected NorthPoint to be high on the priority list of vaccine shipment distribution sites since North Minneapolis had a disproportionate number of cases, hospitalizations, and deaths.

The vaccine will begin the healing process, but there are simple, inexpensive habits we can practice on our own such as exercising, examining what we eat, reducing stress and anxiety as much as possible, and staying motivated and engaged through social media or Zoom, WhitneyWest said.

which has provided targeted aid to keep small businesses afloat, extended unemployment benefits for workers struggling to get by, and helped families put food on the table.

Executive Order 2101 will have the full force and effect of law upon the approval of the Executive Council, which is made up of Governor Walz, Lt. Governor Flanagan, Attorney General Keith Ellison, Secretary of State Steve Simon, and State Auditor Julie Blaha.

More information on these restrictions and the state response is available at staysafe. mn.org.

“demonstrated that he would remain a threat to national security, democracy and the Constitution if allowed to remain in office, and has acted in a manner grossly incompatible with self-governance and the rule of law.”

Further, the resolution states, “President Trump warrants impeachment and trial, removal from office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust, or profit under the United States.”

Specifically, the resolution identifies Trump’s January 2 phone call to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger urging him to “find” enough votes to overturn the state’s election results.

“We cannot allow this unprecedented provocation to go unanswered,” House members said in a statement. “Everyone involved in this assault must be held accountable, beginning with the man most responsible for it – President Donald Trump.

We cannot begin to heal the soul of this country without first delivering swift justice to all its enemies — foreign and domestic.”

This article appeared originally in The Washington Informer.

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Walz activates National Guard; Saint Paul at risk of violence Governor Tim Walz activated the Minnesota National Guard to assist state and local law enforcement in public safety efforts in Saint Paul over the coming days. The Governor’s action follows the violent siege and insurrection at the United States Capitol last week that resulted in the deaths of five people, destruction of federal property, and a threat to national security.

There have been national reports of possible armed protests at state capitol

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According to the Governor, the Minnesota National Guard will work in coordination with other state resources, including the Minnesota State Patrol.

buildings of all 50 states.

“We will always support Minnesotans’ First Amendment rights to peacefully protest, but anyone involved in violent, illegal activity will be held accountable,” said Walz.

According to the Governor, the Minnesota National Guard will work in coordination with other state resources, including the Minnesota State Patrol and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officers, as well as local law

enforcement. In addition to the fence around the Minnesota Capitol that has been in place since last summer, the State Patrol has increased its presence to respond to various threats and prevent unlawful entry into the building and has continued to enhance readiness through training, equipment, and personnel.

The Governor’s announcement was made in the wake of the historical second impeachment of the sitting president, Donald J. Trump.

MDH COVID-19 vaccine update

As Minnesota makes progress on the first phase of our vaccination effort, there are remaining questions from health care personnel identified for the first phase about when and how they will receive their vaccine.

Going forward, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will send weekly updates through this email list to help keep you informed. In the coming weeks, dependent on vaccine supply, we will work toward vaccination of the remaining health care workers in Phase 1a.

Phase 1a Progress and Who’s in Phase 1a Each phase of the vaccine roll-out has been broken into priority groups based on guidance from the federal advisory committee on immunization practices and the

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Minnesota Vaccine Allocation Advisory Group.

Consistent with federal guidelines, Minnesota allocated the first shipments of vaccines to hospitals, local public health agencies and pharmacies to vaccinate health care personnel in the Phase 1a Priority One group. That group included hospital personnel working in dedicated COVID-19 units, ICUs, emergency departments, and designated COVID-19 urgent care clinics, as well as health care personnel working in skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes, emergency medical personnel providing direct patient care as part of an EMS system, COVID testers and COVID community vaccinators.

Many hospitals and health care systems have started to vaccinate health

care personnel in the Phase 1a Priority Two group, which includes: Health care workers not assigned to a dedicated COVID-19 unit and are providing direct patient services or handling infectious materials and not included in the first priority group, personnel working in assisted living facilities, personnel providing direct patient services or handling infectious materials in urgent care settings, and personnel providing direct patient care in dialysis centers.

In some cases, depending on available vaccine supplies, vaccination of health care personnel in the Phase 1a Priority Three group is starting.

released photos of a suspect wanted in connection to the death of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick.

Another officer, Howard Liebengood, died by suicide in the days following the Jan. 6 incident.

At the same time, Gen. Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said preparation is underway for an unprecedented military presence during the Jan. 20 inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala

Health Care Personnel in

Phase 1a Priority Three The State has defined health care personnel in the Phase 1a Priority Three group as paid and unpaid persons serving in health care settings who have not yet been vaccinated and have the potential for direct exposure to patients or infectious materials.

Individuals in the Phase 1a Priority Three group include (but are not limited to) those remaining health care personnel who work in: ambulatory and outpatient settings dental offices dermatologists emergency shelters group homes home health settings hospitals pharmacies medical waste handlers

Harris.

Milley said a message had been sent to the entire military force ahead of the inauguration.

The message was intended to remind military personnel of their responsibility

mental/behavioral health settings mortuary personnel and coroner personnel If you think you are in the Phase 1a Priority Three group AND are affiliated with a hospital, you should contact that hospital. MDH and local public health agencies are working with hospitals and registered health care providers to provide vaccination opportunities for the Phase 1a Priority Three group.

You will receive updates as we have them.

Who is outside of Phase 1a?

Health care personnel who are 100% teleworkers and onsite personnel who can maintain safe social distance (six feet apart) while working are not included in Phase 1a. We

to defend the Constitution.

“Homeland Security must adjust its approach to the inauguration in several specific ways,” D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser wrote in a letter this week to federal authorities requesting an emergency

want everyone to get vaccinated, make no mistake. Health care personnel who are not within Phase 1a will have opportunities to be vaccinated in future phases as Minnesota receives more vaccine supplies.

How you’ll learn more Thank you for your patience as we work our way through Phase 1a. We hope this improves your understanding.

MDH will send information on at least a weekly basis to help keep you updated. In the meantime, if you have questions or want additional information, please visit mn.gov/vaccine.

For employers If you are an employer of health care workers, you can call your local public health department to check in on potential plans. declaration.

“There must be a federal force deployment [plan] for all U.S. government property,” Bowser said.

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Radioactive gas is persistent health risk Now that the pandemic has forced many people to spend more time in their homes, their potential exposure to household health hazards may be greater.

This means it is more important than ever to know if your home has high levels of radon – the invisible radioactive gas found at elevated levels in many Minnesota homes.

Radon is an odorless, colorless and tasteless gas that occurs naturally in Minnesota soils all over the state. The only way for residents to know if their home has radon is to test.

More than 21,000 lung cancer deaths are attributed to radon each year in the United States.

Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers. Fortunately, the risk is largely preventable through testing homes and fixing radon problems.

“Radon testing and mitigation increased from 201015, and it has held steady in the last five years,” said Dan Tranter, supervisor of the Indoor Air Program at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).

“Unfortunately, many people are still being exposed to high levels of radioactive radon who don’t know it. With more people working and schooling from home, it’s especially important now to test your home.”

Test devices are placed in the home for 2-5 days.

The best time to test is during the heating season, but testing can be done year-round.

During National Radon Action Month in January, MDH is raising radon awareness through TV, radio, billboard and internet spots. MDH is also partnering with local public health departments and other organizations to raise awareness and make test kits available to

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During National Radon Action Month in January, MDH is raising radon awareness through TV, radio, billboard and internet spots. MDH is also partnering with local public health departments and other organizations to raise awareness and make test kits available to Minnesotans at low or no cost.

Minnesotans at low or no cost.

Lists of participating health agencies and vendors can be found on the MDH website at Radon Testing. Hardware stores may also stock test kits.

Licensed professionals can also conduct testing.

To help residents get a more accurate picture of radon levels in Minnesota, MDH launched a series of maps showing information from 2016 to 2019 at Radon. Some of the key findings were:

About 40% of Minnesota homes have dangerous levels of radon.

The average radon level in Minnesota homes is about 4.5 pCi/L compared to 1.3 pCi/L nationwide.

Only about 1% of homes in Minnesota are tested annually, when it’s recommend that at least 20% are tested annually.

Testing and mitigation is less frequent in communities with lower incomes and more

renters.

Health professionals recommend testing for radon during real-estate transactions.

Radon tests should be incorporated into a home inspection.

MDH licenses home inspectors and other professionals who test for radon.

A list of currently licensed radon measurement professionals can be found on the Find a Radon Measurement Professional page on the MDH site.

Tests should be done

in the lowest level of the home that is frequently occupied. In homes found to have high radon levels, radon reduction typically involves installing a venting pipe and fan to pull the gas from under the home to the outside.

This reduces the amount of radon in the home to low levels.

Professionals conducting radon mitigation must be licensed by MDH, follow standards, and affix a MDH tag to the system.

A list of currently licensed radon mitigation professionals can

be found on the Find a Radon Mitigation Professional page on the MDH website.

To learn more about radon risks, testing, mitigation, and licensure in Minnesota: MN Public Health Data Access portal Purchase a low-cost test kit Visit Radon in Homes or call the MDH Indoor Air Unit at 651-201-4601 or 1-800-7989050.

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