Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now

Stories from April 4, 2020

Milder Sunday temps; dry in most areas

Our sun-splashed Saturday will be followed by an encore in parts of Minnesota on Sunday. Details on that, plus some milder temps on Sunday and the first part of next week. We also have an update on the flooding along some of our rivers.
by Ron Trenda

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Daily dose of sweetness: Church's new bells ring out, offer reminder of community

Daily dose of sweetness: Church's new bells ring out, offer reminder of community

“We want to remind everybody that’s isolated in their homes or apartments that we are one community … and to ring out hope and courage to our community every day until we get through this,” said Westminster Presbyterian Church senior pastor Tim Hart-Andersen.
by Emily Bright

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

Biggest one-day increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases in Minnesota

State health officials reported Saturday that 24 people in Minnesota have died from COVID-19, up from 22 the previous day. Meanwhile the overall number of confirmed cases in the state increased to 865 on Saturday, up from 789 on Friday. It’s the largest single-day increase in cases so far in Minnesota. MPR News update for April 4, 2020. Hosted by Catharine Richert.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Trump warns 'one of the toughest weeks' is ahead, says to brace for 'a lot of death'

Trump warns 'one of the toughest weeks' is ahead, says to brace for 'a lot of death'

President Trump on Saturday predicted that the coming week would be "one of the toughest weeks" of the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, the president expressed frustration with the toll social distancing measures are taking on the economy, saying "we cannot let this continue."
by Barbara Sprunt

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Grocery workers are essential — and feeling the strain

Grocery workers are essential — and feeling the strain

"I feel happy to have a job that is important," says a grocery store clerk in Portland, Ore. "But safe? No way!" A graphic artist relays the worries, pleas and pride from key workers on the pandemic's front line.
by Sarah Mirk

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
April 4 update on COVID-19 in MN: Death toll increases to 24; state releases list of affected long-term care facilities

April 4 update on COVID-19 in MN: Death toll increases to 24; state releases list of affected long-term care facilities

State health officials reported Saturday that the overall number of confirmed cases in the state increased by 76 — the largest single-day increase in cases so far in Minnesota. And the Minnesota Department of Health started releasing the names of long-term care facilities with COVID-19 cases.
by MPR News Staff

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Milder temps return this weekend; dry both days in most areas

Milder temps return this weekend; dry both days in most areas

After a chilly start on Saturday, temperatures rebound nicely during the afternoon. Sunday will be even milder. We have an update on who may see a late-day shower on Sunday.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Schools are closed across Minnesota — but stadium lights still brighten the night

Schools are closed across Minnesota — but stadium lights still brighten the night

High schools across Minnesota are closed and the spring sports season on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic — but there's a growing movement to keep the lights shining at school athletic fields in the coming weeks.
by Andrew Krueger

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

A gorgeous Saturday, as temps rebound

After a wintry interlude on Friday, we’re looking forward to a springy weekend. You’ll like the forecast details.
by Ron Trenda

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!