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Stories from March 5, 2020

Coronavirus spreads recession fears around the world

Coronavirus spreads recession fears around the world

U.S. businesses are shutting down plants and watching their sales plummet around the world. Many economists now say odds are increasing that the economy will slow, if not contract altogether.
by Jim Zarroli

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Red lines: Warmest air in 5 months ahead Sunday

Red lines: Warmest air in 5 months ahead Sunday

The warmest air mass in nearly 5 months arrives this weekend. Temperatures in the 60s to near 70 degrees are possible in southern Minnesota Sunday afternoon.
by Paul Huttner

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Klobuchar calls for independent review of Myon Burrell case

Klobuchar calls for independent review of Myon Burrell case

In a letter to Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar said, “As you are aware, significant concerns about the evidence and police investigation have been raised by a press investigation, by members of the Hennepin County community, and by Myon’s family.”
by The Associated Press

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Report: Russian election trolling becoming subtler, tougher to detect

Report: Russian election trolling becoming subtler, tougher to detect

A cache of Instagram posts has yielded what researchers call a more up-to-date look at election interference operations. Much of it is familiar but now executed with more sophistication.
by Philip Ewing

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Virus fears grip markets again; stocks and bond yields slide

Virus fears grip markets again; stocks and bond yields slide

Stocks and bond yields fell sharply Thursday as fears about fallout from the virus outbreak sent more shudders through markets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 968 points, or 3.6 percent wiping out most of its surge of 1,173 points a day earlier.
by The Associated Press

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Pence praises 3M for mask-production efforts as MN braces for COVID-19

Pence praises 3M for mask-production efforts as MN braces for COVID-19

The vice president, heading up the federal response to the spread of COVID-19, visited the HQ of the Minnesota-based manufacturer as state health officials prepare for the coronavirus to hit here.
by Peter Cox

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VP Pence aims to 'lean into' fight against coronavirus

VP Pence aims to 'lean into' fight against coronavirus

Vice President Mike Pence pledged Thursday that federal officials would “lean into” the fight against the new coronavirus as he visited with a leading maker of masks being used to stem the spread of the virus. He asked Americans to refrain from buying masks unless they're sick.
by The Associated Press

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What help is there for people with hearing loss?

The latest treatments and technology offer new options for people who are experiencing hearing loss.
by Jim Bickal and Angela Davis

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Minneapolis deal will close Kmart, open road and development

Minneapolis deal will close Kmart, open road and development

Under the deal, the city would pay Kmart’s corporate owner $9.1 million to end the store’s lease on or before June 30, paving the way for the development of a key commercial tract and the long-sought reopening of Nicollet Avenue.
by Matt Sepic

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Court blocks Trump's 'Remain in Mexico' policy along part of the border

Court blocks Trump's 'Remain in Mexico' policy along part of the border

The 9th Circuit said the policy, which forces asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico, may violate the law. But judges were prepared to block the policy in two states only, starting next week.
by Colin Dwyer

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Weekend forecast: warm temps; rain/snow chance Sunday in far north

Saturday will be warm, Sunday will be even warmer. Details on all that, plus the Thursday snow in northeastern Minnesota and wind advisories that include parts of the Twin Cities metro area.
by Ron Trenda

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Flyover 2020: Women in politics

Flyover 2020: Women in politics

More women are running for office than ever before. But it often seems like women in politics take two steps forward and one step back.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren drops out of the 2020 presidential race

Sen. Elizabeth Warren drops out of the 2020 presidential race

Warren announced her decision after disappointing finishes in the primary. She hadn't won or come in second in any states, and finished third in her home state of Massachusetts.
by Danielle Kurtzleben

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High winds impact Minnesota Thursday, then a big warmup

A strong storm is bringing high winds and light rain and snow to Minnesota Thursday. Then temperatures soar over the weekend.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Death of man after arrest investigated in Moorhead

State agents are investigating the death of a man who died after he was arrested on felony warrants in Moorhead. The man was identified Thursday as 50-year-old Jeremy Robert Kelly of Fargo.
by The Associated Press

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Mild but very windy for Thursday

A strong storm is causing high winds and bringing a mix of rain and snow across Minnesota.
by Nicole Mitchell

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MPR News Update

March 5. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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Droll wit and delightful details make 'Writers & Lovers' a winning read

Droll wit and delightful details make 'Writers & Lovers' a winning read

Lily King's latest novel — about a young woman choosing between two loves while trying to live a creative life — proves literature doesn't have to be groundbreaking to be absolutely compelling.
by Heller McAlpin

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Dogs, cats can't pass on coronavirus, but can test positive

Dogs, cats can't pass on coronavirus, but can test positive

Hong Kong’s agricultural department said it found no evidence that pets were a source of infection or could get sick themselves with the COVID-19 illness. It suggested, however, that pets from a household of an infected person be quarantined.
by The Associated Press

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Face masks: Not enough are made in America to deal with coronavirus

Face masks: Not enough are made in America to deal with coronavirus

A global shortage of face masks is prompting concern for the safety of health care workers. Now, the U.S. government is trying to bring back an industry that largely left the country years ago.
by Yuki Noguchi

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Pence cuts short Minnesota stop to head to Washington state

Pence cuts short Minnesota stop to head to Washington state

The vice president will skip an evening campaign event in St. Paul and head to Washington state, which has been dealing with an outbreak of coronavirus. Second lady Karen Pence still intends to speak at the political event in downtown St. Paul.
by Brian Bakst

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Humorous highway signs aim to steer drivers safely down the old town road

Humorous highway signs aim to steer drivers safely down the old town road

Puns and funny references have become staples on highway message boards across the country. What's behind these roadside bits, and are they making drivers behave any differently?
by Sam Dunklau

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10 census facts that bust common myths about the 2020 U.S. head count

10 census facts that bust common myths about the 2020 U.S. head count

It happens only once a decade, so it can be hard to make sense of the census. NPR's census reporter has rounded up facts that debunk some of the most common misconceptions about the national count.
by Hansi Lo Wang

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What it’s like to support a family on $12.50 an hour

What it’s like to support a family on $12.50 an hour

Many assume low-wage workers are teenagers, but data show that most are adults in their prime working years, and many support families on those wages. In recent years, economists say it’s also become increasingly challenging for low-wage workers to change careers or move up the ladder.
by Jon Collins

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Thursday a.m. update: How Biden won Minnesota

Plus your forecast for the day and how to cope with coronavirus anxiety.
by Cody Nelson

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Policast: Does Minnesota need changes to primary system after late exits by candidates?

State lawmakers are weighing whether to do anything about the 52,000 votes cast for Democratic presidential candidates who were no longer in the race by Super Tuesday. And a look inside the life of a low-wage worker.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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