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Stories from March 24, 2020

Minneapolis development to use groundwater to heat and cool buildings

Minneapolis development to use groundwater to heat and cool buildings

A reduction in carbon-emitting coal plants has increased reliance on natural gas. But natural gas is still a major source of emissions, so Minneapolis is eyeing aquifer thermal energy as a cleaner alternative.
by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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Timing rain and snow areas Wednesday

The timing of rain and snow across Minnesota Wednesday favors a midday precipitation onset in the Twin Cities.
by Paul Huttner

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Favorable flood forecast gives relief to Fargo-Moorhead area

Favorable flood forecast gives relief to Fargo-Moorhead area

While leaders in Fargo and Moorhead have been taking steps to limit the coronavirus, it appears they won't have to deal with a significant flood on top of the pandemic.
by The Associated Press

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Focus is on hospital capacity, supplies

March 24, 2020. Hosted by Tim Nelson.

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Prosecutors: Ex-Mayo employee vowed to join ISIS, attack the U.S.

Prosecutors: Ex-Mayo employee vowed to join ISIS, attack the U.S.

Federal prosecutors say 28-year-old Muhammad Masood quit his job as a medical research coordinator at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., moved out of his apartment and tried to travel to Syria to link up with the terror group ISIS.
by Matt Sepic

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How doctors are handling COVID-19 calls amid test shortage

How doctors are handling COVID-19 calls amid test shortage

State health officials are still telling doctors to limit who they test for COVID-19. MPR’s weekly medical analyst, Dr. Jon Hallberg, shares how his clinic is working with patients who have symptoms of the disease.
by Tom Crann and Dr. Jon Hallberg

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With isolation, abuse activists fear an 'explosive cocktail'

With isolation, abuse activists fear an 'explosive cocktail'

As the world's families hunker down, there's another danger that worries advocates and officials: a potential spike in domestic violence as victims spend day and night trapped at home with their abusers, with tensions rising, nowhere to escape, limited or no access to friends or relatives — and no idea when it will end.
by The Associated Press

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Dow jumps a record 2,100 points as stimulus deal awaited

Dow jumps a record 2,100 points as stimulus deal awaited

U.S. stock indexes surged as negotiations continued over a massive stimulus package to help the crippled economy deal with the growing effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
by Avie Schneider

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Tips for staying resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic

Tips for staying resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic

Scared? Worried? Anxious? These are normal feelings during this terrifying moment. But now is not the time to neglect your mental health. Here’s how you can stay resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Rain and mixed snow arrives Wednesday

Rain and mixed snow arrives Wednesday

Wednesday’s inbound weather system brings rain that may mix with snow.
by Paul Huttner

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Multiple Tony-winning playwright Terrence McNally dies at 81

Multiple Tony-winning playwright Terrence McNally dies at 81

One of America’s great playwrights whose prolific career included winning Tony Awards for the plays "Love! Valour! Compassion!" and "Master Class" and the musicals "Ragtime" and "Kiss of the Spider Woman," has died. Terrence McNally died Tuesday of complications from the coronavirus. He was 81.
by The Associated Press

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The science of coronavirus

The science of coronavirus

Researchers continue to learn more about the science of the novel coronavirus as cases of COVID-19 increase around the world. We look at how the virus spreads and how it behaves in the body.
by Kerri Miller and Breann Schossow

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From grocery stores to pizza delivery, some companies are on a hiring spree

From grocery stores to pizza delivery, some companies are on a hiring spree

Even as millions of Americans are losing jobs in restaurants, hotels and airlines, a few industries are adding thousands of workers. They include pharmacies, online retail and delivery services.
by Alina Selyukh

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Trump sets Easter goal for reopening American economy

Trump sets Easter goal for reopening American economy

The president's informal target to curtail mitigation measures like social distancing comes as the total number of confirmed cases nationwide tops 50,000.
by Philip Ewing

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How Minnesota hospitals are preparing for COVID-19

On Monday, Gov. Tim Walz laid out a stark projection: that between 40 and 80 percent of Minnesotans will contract COVID-19 before the outbreak runs its course.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Pelosi says there is 'real optimism' over coronavirus financial package

Pelosi says there is 'real optimism' over coronavirus financial package

The House speaker said a Senate agreement could be "done in the next few hours." The remarks are a boost for an approximately $2 trillion deal to revitalize an economy hobbled by the outbreak.
by Kelsey Snell, Susan Davis and Claudia Grisales

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Mass layoffs for MN science, children's museums amid coronavirus shutdown

Mass layoffs for MN science, children's museums amid coronavirus shutdown

The Minnesota Children’s Museum and the Science Museum of Minnesota said Tuesday they would temporarily lay off much of their staff and remain closed given the financial crisis driven by the coronavirus.
by Marianne Combs and Tim Nelson

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Policast: Virus hits home for some Minnesota politicians

Coronavirus hits home for some Minnesota politicians; Wisconsin shelters-in-place but so far Minnesota does not
by Mike Mulcahy

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No toilet paper? Don’t flush anything else

No toilet paper? Don’t flush anything else

A run on toilet paper at stores due to the coronavirus pandemic is leading wastewater treatment operators to worry that people will use — and flush — other products instead that could cause havoc on sewer systems, if they run out of toilet paper.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Tokyo Olympics postponed to 2021

Tokyo Olympics postponed to 2021

The International Olympic Committee said the Tokyo Games “must be rescheduled to a date beyond 2020, but not later than summer 2021, to safeguard the health of the athletes, everybody involved in the Olympic Games and the international community.”
by The Associated Press

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Tuesday will be warm, gray, and drizzly

A warm front will keep Minnesota very mild Tuesday, but it has also brought along lower clouds, fog, and drizzle.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Wisconsin closes non-essential businesses

Plus, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he’s watching COVID-19 projections as he evaluates a shelter-in-place order for the state. The latest on COVID-19 for March 24, 2020, hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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In 'The Glass Hotel,' the disasters are smaller but still disruptive

In 'The Glass Hotel,' the disasters are smaller but still disruptive

Emily St. John Mandel's powerful new novel follows a troubled brother and sister who get involved with a crooked hotel magnate whose Ponzi scheme destroys the lives of his investors.
by Michael Schaub

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March 24 update on COVID-19 in Minnesota: Hospitals prep for surge; Walz sees curbs beyond Easter

March 24 update on COVID-19 in Minnesota: Hospitals prep for surge; Walz sees curbs beyond Easter

Minnesota had 262 confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Tuesday. The state continued to report only one death. Gov. Walz on Tuesday said cellphone data and other information shows that social distancing is happening in Minnesota, adding, “Minnesotans are taking this seriously.”
by MPR News Staff

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Why Gov. Walz hasn't invoked shelter in place, but describes what it might look like

Why Gov. Walz hasn't invoked shelter in place, but describes what it might look like

Gov. Tim Walz said Monday there’s disagreement among experts about whether such a move will help suppress the virus. He says public health officials are still trying to gauge the impact of the restrictions already in place.
by Matt Sepic

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MN nursing home residents and their families deal with restrictions

MN nursing home residents and their families deal with restrictions

Across Minnesota, nursing homes have closed their doors to visitors in all but the most dire circumstances — to keep the coronavirus away from those most in danger of dying from the respiratory illness.
by Peter Cox

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Wisconsin pushes forward with April 7 primary despite coronavirus

Wisconsin pushes forward with April 7 primary despite coronavirus

Many other states have delayed elections but Wisconsin leaders are sticking with the date. In part, it's because local and state offices are also on the ballot.
by Maayan Silver

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U.S. Olympics officials say 2020 Games should be postponed because of coronavirus

U.S. Olympics officials say 2020 Games should be postponed because of coronavirus

The top leaders of the U.S. organization say postponement from the planned July 24 opening is best, and international officials should ensure that conditions are safe and fair for all competitors.
by Russell Lewis, Barbara Campbell and Merrit Kennedy

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