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Stories from March 21, 2020

How people with weakened immune systems are navigating the coronavirus

How people with weakened immune systems are navigating the coronavirus

People with compromised or supressed immune systems are especially vulnerable to the coronavirus. They are figuring out how to get by during this time of heightened concern about infections.
by Laura Klivans

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FDA approves first rapid COVID-19 test

While the agency has approved about a dozen other coronavirus tests in response to the public health emergency caused by the pandemic, this is the first one that can be used at the point of care.
by Vanessa Romo

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Milder temps on Sunday; flakes and sprinkles for some areas

Saturday evening sprinkles and snow showers will be followed by periods of light snow overnight Saturday night. Parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin will see some flakes or sprinkles on Sunday. Details on that, plus a look at milder temps in the next few days.
by Ron Trenda

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Minnesota has its first confirmed coronavirus death

The state’s first confirmed coronavirus death was a Ramsey County person in their 80s. The latest on COVID-19 for March 21, 2020, hosted by Elizabeth Shockman.

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'I wanted to do something,' says mother of 2 who is first to test coronavirus vaccine

'I wanted to do something,' says mother of 2 who is first to test coronavirus vaccine

"I wanted to do something because there's so many millions of Americans that don't have the same privileges that I've been given," says Jennifer Haller, who works from home for a small tech company.
by Martha Ann Overland

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Coronavirus is isolating some kids in protective care from parents and services

Coronavirus is isolating some kids in protective care from parents and services

Attempts by cities, counties and states to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus are forcing child welfare services, foster agencies, family courts and parents to make difficult decisions.
by Leila Fadel

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Best Buy temporarily closing stores, moving to curbside pickup

Best Buy temporarily closing stores, moving to curbside pickup

Minnesota-based Best Buy, the nation's largest consumer electronics chain, is temporarily closing its stores and moving to curbside pickup service as it tries to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
by The Associated Press

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Opinion: Missing the shared jokes, small talk, midday laughs of the office

Opinion: Missing the shared jokes, small talk, midday laughs of the office

NPR’s Scott Simon muses about missing the office: “Working from home for most of the week has made me marvel at how much so many can do these days, on laptops and small screens.” But he misses so much about the workplace.
by Scott Simon

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Enjoyable at a distance, holiday lights brighten dark times

Enjoyable at a distance, holiday lights brighten dark times

As the coronavirus spreads, the light displays are providing a bit of emotional and actual brightness. And they're especially easy to enjoy from a safe social distance.
by The Associated Press

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Virus grows, as do questions: Will the Tokyo Olympics open?

Virus grows, as do questions: Will the Tokyo Olympics open?

Japanese organizers and IOC President Thomas Bach say the games will open July 24 at the $1.4 billion national stadium in Tokyo. But now there's pushback from athletes and former Olympians who are complaining: They can't train, qualifying events have been canceled and the chaos is sure to favor some over others. Giant questions remain about bringing 11,000 athletes from 200 countries together in four months.
by The Associated Press

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Economic rescue plan balloons past $1 trillion as talks resume in Washington

Economic rescue plan balloons past $1 trillion as talks resume in Washington

Negotiators from Congress and the White House resumed top-level talks Saturday on a ballooning $1 trillion-plus economic rescue package, urged by President Trump to strike a deal to steady a nation thoroughly upended by the coronavirus pandemic.
by The Associated Press

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A chilly Saturday, milder on Sunday; rain/snow shower chances in some areas

Our Saturday will be cooler than normal, but temperatures rebound on Sunday. We also have details on who may see a bit of weekend rain and snow. Snow cover lingers in northern Minnesota.
by Ron Trenda

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Coronavirus spread in Minnesota forces North Shore resort owners to make tough decisions

Coronavirus spread in Minnesota forces North Shore resort owners to make tough decisions

As Minnesota takes increasingly strict measures to stave off the spread of the new coronavirus, some tourists are still driving up the North Shore of Lake Superior to ski and sight-see — prompting some full-time residents of the Arrowhead region to urge people to stay home.
by Dan Kraker

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Margaret Treuer, trailblazing Native American lawyer and advocate, dies at 76

Margaret Treuer, trailblazing Native American lawyer and advocate, dies at 76

Margaret “Peggy” Seelye Treuer, whose ambitions defied her humble beginnings as she trailblazed a path to become the first female Native American lawyer in Minnesota, died this week at the age of 76.

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Country music legend Kenny Rogers dies at 81

Country music legend Kenny Rogers dies at 81

The three-time Grammy-winning icon, whose hits included "Lucille," "Lady" and "The Gambler," died at home in Sandy Springs, Ga., his family said in a statement.
by Blake Farmer

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Chilly Saturday, with afternoon rain/snow shower chance to west

We’re starting out very chilly, and Saturday afternoon highs will be cooler than average. We have your temperature details and the timing of rain/snow shower chances later today.
by Ron Trenda

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Minnesota officials report first death linked to coronavirus

Minnesota officials report first death linked to coronavirus

“We've certainly all been watching the numbers rise, the numbers of cases and the numbers of deaths in other countries and other states. But this strikes closer to home and closer to heart,” Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said in an afternoon media briefing.
by MPR News Staff

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'They're odd and they're eerie': A story collection not to miss

'They're odd and they're eerie': A story collection not to miss

Even as bookstores close for public browsing, many are still serving up orders — and reading recommendations.

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