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Stories from March 16, 2020

What 10 students learned from having to say their worst thoughts on race out loud

What 10 students learned from having to say their worst thoughts on race out loud

In 1973, five black students and five white students were told to go around the room and say what they really thought about people of the other race. It bonded them in ways they never expected.
by Hanna Rosin

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COVID-19 spreading at 'exponential rate'

Health experts say coronavirus will only continue spreading at an “exponential rate” as Gov. Tim Walz closes bars and other gathering places. The latest on COVID-19 for March 16, 2020, hosted by Tim Nelson.

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Workers affected by coronavirus can apply for unemployment

Workers affected by coronavirus can apply for unemployment

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is encouraging people who’ve lost work because of the novel coronavirus to apply for unemployment benefits promptly.
by Martin Moylan

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The role of young voters in the election

The role of young voters in the election

In the latest MPR News/Star Tribune poll, more than half of voters polled under age 34 said they will definitely cast a ballot. We talk with two political scientists about what’s on the mind of young voters this election season.
by Kerri Miller, Marcheta Fornoff, Kelly Gordon and Breann Schossow

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Suspect shot at police near Brooklyn Park Walmart, hit by return fire

Suspect shot at police near Brooklyn Park Walmart, hit by return fire

Brooklyn Park police say a suspect in a suspicious activity call at a Walmart store on North Lakeland Avenue opened fire as police tried to approach the person in the parking lot. The suspect was shot by police. The suspect’s wounds were not believed to be life-threatening.
by Matt Sepic

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Trump: Coronavirus guidance includes avoiding gatherings of more than 10 people

Trump: Coronavirus guidance includes avoiding gatherings of more than 10 people

President Trump announced new coronavirus guidelines Monday, recommending that all Americans avoid groups of more than 10 people, discretionary travel, as well as eating and drinking at bars, restaurants and food courts. He also said schools are recommended to close.
by Brian Naylor and Roberta Rampton

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It's time to fill out the 2020 Census

It's time to fill out the 2020 Census

It’s time to fill out your 2020 Census form. Minnesota’s point person on the Census explains what you need to do and how the information will be used.
by Jim Bickal and Angela Davis

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The latest on COVID-19

The latest on COVID-19

A doctor and an MPR News editor answer your questions about the spread of the novel coronavirus which causes COVID-19 and what is being done to limit that spread.
by Jim Bickal and Angela Davis

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U.S. officials: Foreign disinformation stoking virus fears

U.S. officials: Foreign disinformation stoking virus fears

The Trump administration is alleging that a foreign disinformation campaign is underway aimed at spreading fear in the country amid the coronavirus pandemic, three U.S. officials said Monday.
by The Associated Press

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No matter what some public officials say, the message you need to hear is 'stay home'

No matter what some public officials say, the message you need to hear is 'stay home'

Discordant messages underscore the immense challenges conveying common messages during a public health crisis, one that has happened time and again as the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 has swept across the country.
by ProPublica Staff

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Latest on COVID-19 in Minnesota: 54 confirmed cases, events with 50+ people should be canceled

Latest on COVID-19 in Minnesota: 54 confirmed cases, events with 50+ people should be canceled

At least 13 counties have reported cases, but most are in Hennepin and Ramsey counties. Over the weekend, health officials marked a milestone in the virus’ movement, identifying the state’s first three cases of community transmission.
by MPR News Staff

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Girl Scouts honor 102-year-old Minnesota woman

Girl Scouts honor 102-year-old Minnesota woman

Marian Seabold was honored Feb. 15 in White Bear Lake with a lifetime achievement award as one of the longest-serving Girl Scouts, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reported.
by The Associated Press

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Agent: Cousins, Vikings agree to 2-year contract extension

Agent: Cousins, Vikings agree to 2-year contract extension

Cousins was entering the final season of the fully guaranteed, three-year, $84 million contract he signed as a free agent in 2018. He was scheduled to carry a $31 million charge to Minnesota's salary cap in 2020, so the impetus for doing a new deal now was to provide the team with some immediate relief while giving Cousins some additional security.
by The Associated Press

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Weather across Minnesota remains active through Friday

The week ahead remains active with a few rounds of rain and snow possible and a potent storm impacting the state Thursday into Friday.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Stocks go into shock. Dow plunges nearly 3,000

Stocks go into shock. Dow plunges nearly 3,000

The Dow tumbled nearly 13 percent after the Federal Reserve aggressively cut interest rates to near zero and as the nation imposed more restrictions in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
by Avie Schneider

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Have you tried to get tested for coronavirus? Tell us about your experience so we can understand what people are being told

Have you tried to get tested for coronavirus? Tell us about your experience so we can understand what people are being told

As MPR News continues to cover this public health emergency, we’d like to better understand what patients are hearing from doctors and medical authorities when they ask to be tested for the coronavirus. And we need your help.
by Catharine Richert

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Monday stays gray with light rain and snow

Areas of light snow and rain are moving across Minnesota, and skies will remain mostly cloudy Monday.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Tenn. brothers donate sanitizer products bought for resale

Thousands of bottles of hand sanitizer and packs of antibacterial wipes and medical masks have been donated after a failed attempt by two Tennessee brothers to resell them for profit.
by The Associated Press

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MPR News Update

March 16. Hosted by Phil Picardi.

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4 takeaways from the Biden-Sanders debate

4 takeaways from the Biden-Sanders debate

The first one-on-one debate between the two men was supposed to be in Arizona, one of four states voting in the Democratic presidential primaries Tuesday. But it took place in a TV studio instead.
by Domenico Montanaro

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After school-closure announcement, teachers and districts across Minnesota get to work

After school-closure announcement, teachers and districts across Minnesota get to work

Gov. Tim Walz announced Sunday that all K-12 public schools in the state must close by Wednesday to slow the spread of coronavirus, and to give educators time to prepare for longer-term online learning. Now state leaders and educators need to figure out how to make it work.
by Marcheta Fornoff

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Work and kids suddenly all home? Be flexible and patient, experts say

Work and kids suddenly all home? Be flexible and patient, experts say

With businesses and schools closing their buildings to stop the spread of the coronavirus, many Minnesotans are quickly learning the realities of working from home. Making it work involves planning and some ingenuity, particularly if there are children at home.
by Euan Kerr

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'Bigger than any one of us': Biden, Sanders address pandemic in debate

'Bigger than any one of us': Biden, Sanders address pandemic in debate

Former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders sought in Sunday's Democratic debate to cast themselves as best-positioned to lead the nation through a global pandemic, uniting in their criticism of President Trump's response to the fast-moving coronavirus but diverging in how they would confront the spiraling public health and economic crisis.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. moves nearer to shutdown amid coronavirus fears

U.S. moves nearer to shutdown amid coronavirus fears

Officials across the country curtailed many elements of American life to fight the coronavirus outbreak on Sunday, with health officials recommending that groups of 50 or more don't get together and a government expert saying a 14-day national shutdown may be needed.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota Legislature scaling back operations amid coronavirus outbreak

Minnesota Legislature scaling back operations amid coronavirus outbreak

Minnesota legislative leaders announced Sunday night that they're planning to effectively recess the legislative session for up to a month, coming in only on an as-needed basis to pass legislation related to the coronavirus situation.
by MPR News Staff

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