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Stories from March 23, 2020

Walz faces growing pressure on shelter-in-place order

If Minnesota shelters in place, Gov. Tim Walz said it’d likely be “for multiple weeks or months.” The latest on COVID-19 for March 23, 2020, hosted by Tim Nelson.

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How Minnesotans are faring as the pandemic rocks our economy

How Minnesotans are faring as the pandemic rocks our economy

With so many businesses temporarily closing and sending workers home, many people are worried about money, finances and a recession. MPR’s senior economics contributor Chris Farrell joins Angela to talk about the economy.
by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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Travelers from Minnesota still trying to get home after countries impose COVID-19 limits

Travelers from Minnesota still trying to get home after countries impose COVID-19 limits

As of Friday, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities reported nearly 1,000 students had already returned from their study abroad programs, but 239 were still overseas. By Tuesday, the number of students still abroad was down to 18.
by Nina Moini

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MN Wild doctor ponders a hockey season put on ice

MN Wild doctor ponders a hockey season put on ice

Like many of us, Dr. Joel Boyd’s routine came to a sudden halt in recent weeks. As an orthopedic surgeon at TRIA, he can no longer operate, and he is mostly checking with patients by phone. He also had to stop traveling and treating Minnesota Wild hockey players when the NHL put the current season on hold.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Biden admonishes Trump in new crisis campaign approach

Biden admonishes Trump in new crisis campaign approach

Joe Biden used a new livestream apparatus to call for a more urgent response from the White House. Biden is expected to be more present in the coming days to push back on Trump's daily briefings.
by Don Gonyea

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The Thread: Fiction about islands during a time of isolation

The Thread: Fiction about islands during a time of isolation

In this week’s edition of The Thread, host Kerri Miller kicks off a monthlong series, “Fiction in a time of isolation,” with three novels that celebrate sunny — and solitary — island life.
by Kerri Miller

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White House not using defense powers to boost medical supplies

White House not using defense powers to boost medical supplies

President Trump has issued contradictory statements about whether he's ordering private companies to ramp up production of medical goods. At the center of all this is the Defense Production Act. Trump and the White House Task Force are expected to brief reporters on the latest on the pandemic. Watch the update live around 4:30 p.m.
by Camila Domonoske

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Court of Appeals sends PolyMet's air permits back to MPCA

Court of Appeals sends PolyMet's air permits back to MPCA

The air permits are the latest PolyMet permit requiring further review by the agency that awarded it.

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'American Poison' aims to show how race is at the root of U.S. problems

'American Poison' aims to show how race is at the root of U.S. problems

Journalist Eduardo Porter has written a book that cuts to the root of racism, tracing it from slavery, Jim Crow, and segregation — and bringing it to today — with unblinking honesty and facts.
by Gabino Iglesias

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Surgeon General tells U.S.: 'This week it's going to get bad'

Surgeon General tells U.S.: 'This week it's going to get bad'

"We don't want Dallas or New Orleans or Chicago to turn into the next New York," U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams said Monday morning.
by Bill Chappell

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What we can learn from pandemics in history

What we can learn from pandemics in history

As cases of COVID-19 increase globally, historians and researchers are looking back in time for insights about how the world responded to pandemics and illnesses. We turn to two medical historians for a conversation about what we can learn from the pandemics of our past.
by Kerri Miller and Breann Schossow

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Fifth death reported in Wis.; Evers orders nonessential Wisconsin businesses closed

Fifth death reported in Wis.; Evers orders nonessential Wisconsin businesses closed

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says he will order the closure of all nonessential businesses starting Tuesday due to the coronavirus outbreak. He's also urging people to stay at home to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus that has killed five people in the state and infected 416.
by The Associated Press

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Trump appears to waffle on shutdown as Congress pursues aid

Trump appears to waffle on shutdown as Congress pursues aid

President Trump suggested Monday he had qualms about extending the current 15-day suggested shutdown as his officials warned about the deepening coronavirus crisis and administration officials and congressional leaders struggled to complete a nearly $2 trillion economic rescue package.
by The Associated Press

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Stocks fall even after the Fed's latest move

Stocks fall even after the Fed's latest move

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and other U.S. stock indexes fell again Monday as central bankers and lawmakers struggled to deal with the coronavirus pandemic's economic damage.
by Avie Schneider

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'A marathon for all of us': Minnesota’s rural communities brace themselves for COVID-19

'A marathon for all of us': Minnesota’s rural communities brace themselves for COVID-19

Confirmed cases of COVID-19 are showing up in rural counties across the state as the virus continues its spread in Minnesota. And because many rural areas have limited health care options — and often a small number of workers to keep critical services going — health workers and local officials are paying close attention to the coronavirus’ trajectory, and bracing themselves as they plan.
by Dan Gunderson

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Morning clouds and fog, then sunshine for Monday

After a few isolated areas of fog and rain clear out Monday morning, the rest of the day will bring increasing sunshine and mild temperatures.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Minnesota labs work through a backlog of COVID-19 tests

Testing remains limited and officials say there are likely 10 or more cases for every positive test. The latest on COVID-19 for March 23, 2020, hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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Japan's Abe admits Tokyo Olympics might be postponed

Japan's Abe admits Tokyo Olympics might be postponed

Speaking before Parliament, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said: "[W]e may have no choice but to decide to postpone the Games." The Olympics are set to start on July 24.
by Anthony Kuhn

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Before Minnesota animal shelter temporarily halts adoptions, hundreds of pets find new homes

Before Minnesota animal shelter temporarily halts adoptions, hundreds of pets find new homes

As Minnesota residents hunker down for another week of social distancing, some of them will be sharing their home with a new cat or dog — pet adoptions that may benefit other animals in the weeks to come.
by Marcheta Fornoff

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Therapists tap telehealth to connect with patients

Therapists tap telehealth to connect with patients

Many mental health care providers have shut their doors to in-person visits to reduce the spread of coronavirus. Therapists and other providers have been forced to change the way they practice almost overnight.
by Alisa Roth

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One dead, two injured in Minneapolis shooting

One man is dead and two others injured after a shooting on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.
by MPR News Staff

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