Stories from March 14, 2020

March 14, 2020 6:26 PM

Freeport asks travelers to help save smiling water tower

Freeport’s smiling water tower is a landmark along Interstate 94 in central Minnesota. But it’s in need of repairs, and a local group is spearheading a GoFundMe fundraiser to "Save the Smile."

by The Associated Press

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March 14, 2020 6:20 PM

Temps rebound a bit on Sunday; Sunday night snow in northern Minnesota

Saturday was cool, but our temps will rebound a bit by Sunday afternoon. We have details on temperature trends and the snow that will be moving into northern Minnesota late on Sunday.

by Ron Trenda

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March 14, 2020 6:11 PM

As the pandemic spreads, will there be enough ventilators?

In severe cases of COVID-19, as lungs become inflamed, membranes that transfer oxygen into the blood can become blocked. Some hospitalized patients need mechanical breathing support to recover.

by Patti Neighmond

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March 14, 2020 2:02 PM

Doctor says Trump tests negative for coronavirus

President Trump has tested negative for the new coronavirus, according to the president's personal physician. The White House released the test results Saturday night after Trump told reporters hours earlier that he had taken the coronavirus test.

by The Associated Press

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March 14, 2020 1:04 PM

Spain to follow Italy into lockdown, U.S. expands travel ban

Spain drew up plans to lock down its 46 million citizens, France closed the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, and more borders snapped shut around the world as governments took increasingly sweeping measures Saturday to reduce contact among people and contain the spread of the coronavirus.

by The Associated Press

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March 14, 2020 12:23 PM

Number of COVID-19 cases in Minnesota grows to 21

The Minnesota Department of Health on Saturday reported that 21 Minnesotans have now tested positive for COVID-19, up from 14 on Friday.

by MPR News Staff

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March 14, 2020 10:48 AM

The new coronavirus can live on surfaces for 2-3 days — here's how to clean them

A new study measured the life span of the novel coronavirus on surfaces. Here's what they found, plus expert advice for cleaning the stuff you touch.

by Allison Aubrey

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March 14, 2020 9:55 AM

Cool Saturday, temps recover a bit on Sunday

High temps will be a bit cooler than average on Saturday, then the temps rebound on Sunday. far southern Minnesota could see a few Saturday flakes. We have your complete weekend forecast and a look at the week ahead.

by Ron Trenda

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March 14, 2020 8:45 AM

Apple temporarily shuts stores worldwide to fight virus

Tech giant Apple is closing its stores outside of China for two weeks and will only sell online as part of efforts to fight the global viral pandemic.

by The Associated Press

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March 14, 2020 8:00 AM

A history book that isn't: Finding a way to teach racism to a new generation

Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi team up to investigate the history of racist ideas through a narrative that's aimed at young adult readers. It's called: Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You.

by Elissa Nadworny

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March 14, 2020 7:40 AM

House passes aid bill after Trump declares national emergency

The House approved legislation early Saturday to provide direct relief to Americans suffering physically, financially and emotionally from the coronavirus pandemic. Passage came after President Trump had declared the outbreak a national emergency, freeing up money and resources to fight it, and threw his support behind the congressional aid package.

by The Associated Press

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March 14, 2020 6:28 AM

Saturday highs a bit below average; some flakes southwest Minnesota

We’ll be on the cool side of average this Saturday, but it’ll be a dry day for most of Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We also have the latest snow cover map.

by Ron Trenda