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Stories from April 13, 2020

Trump officials ask to delay census data for voting districts, House seats

Trump officials ask to delay census data for voting districts, House seats

The Census Bureau is asking Congress to change the legal deadlines for numbers used to redistribute congressional seats and Electoral College votes, as well as data used to redraw voting districts.
by Hansi Lo Wang

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Walz names Segal chief judge of MN appeals court

Walz names Segal chief judge of MN appeals court

Segal will serve the rest of retiring Chief Judge Edward Cleary's term, which expires on Oct. 31, 2022. Segal becomes the second woman to serve as chief judge in the appeals court's 36-year history.
by The Associated Press

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Voters reject Trump's pick in chaotic Wisconsin court race; Biden wins Democratic primary

Voters reject Trump's pick in chaotic Wisconsin court race; Biden wins Democratic primary

The absentee-ballot-fueled victory by liberal Supreme Court candidate Jill Karofsky was a huge win for Democrats. It reduced conservative control of the court to 4-3, giving liberals a chance to take control in 2023.
by The Associated Press

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Indie booksellers turn virtual in response to pandemic

Indie booksellers turn virtual in response to pandemic

Many small bookstores are being nimble during the pandemic as they try to serve customers, even as they try to keep their heads above water.
by Euan Kerr

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Partisan disagreements on how to battle COVID-19 in Minnesota

MPR News update for the evening of April 13, 2020. Hosted by Britta Greene and Tim Nelson.

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How long does it take to recover from COVID-19?

How long does it take to recover from COVID-19?

If you have COVID-19 or suspect you do, here's what doctors say about what to expect and when you can stop isolating.
by Allison Aubrey

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A pound of flour to go? Restaurants are selling groceries now

A pound of flour to go? Restaurants are selling groceries now

Some restaurants are adding toilet paper, fresh vegetables and other staples to their menus. They rely on different supply chains than grocery stores, so there's still plenty of yeast to be had.
by Camila Domonoske

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Trump and Fauci seek to present united front at coronavirus briefing

Trump and Fauci seek to present united front at coronavirus briefing

President Trump and the leading immunologist on the White House coronavirus task force attempted to present a united front Monday, following speculation of a shakeup within the federal pandemic response effort.
by Alana Wise

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March flashback continues; 60s return this weekend

March flashback continues; 60s return this weekend

Our latest April snow blast left another swath of snow across the Upper Midwest. A pattern change brings milder air again in a few days.
by Paul Huttner

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Ex-NFL quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, 36, dies in car crash

Ex-NFL quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, 36, dies in car crash

Former NFL quarterback Tarvaris Jackson has died in a one-car crash outside Montgomery, authorities said Monday. He was 36. Jackson was hired as quarterbacks coach for Tennessee State last season after a 10-year NFL career with the Seattle Seahawks, Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills.
by The Associated Press

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How to get your $1,200 emergency payment faster — But watch out for debt collectors

How to get your $1,200 emergency payment faster — But watch out for debt collectors

The federal government has begun sending $1,200 checks to millions of Americans. But some who need the money the most may have trouble actually getting it, and debt collectors may want it too.
by Chris Arnold

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Is it ethical to shop during a pandemic?

Is it ethical to shop during a pandemic?

We are buying almost everything online right now. And stores are encouraging this — to slow the spread of COVID-19. But they’re also offering sales and discounts in hopes that we buy more. Is it ethical to take advantage, knowing that workers packaging up your recent purchases in warehouses and people delivering those items to your home could be at risk of getting sick?
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Bernie Sanders endorses Joe Biden for president

Bernie Sanders endorses Joe Biden for president

Sanders suspended his own campaign last week after determining his path to victory was "virtually impossible."
by Benjamin Swasey

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The latest on the science of the novel coronavirus

The latest on the science of the novel coronavirus

As COVID-19 cases increase, researchers continue to chase down leads about how to improve treatment and find a vaccine. We spoke with two researchers to understand the latest on the novel coronavirus.
by Kerri Miller and Breann Schossow

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Immigrant families face complex challenges with Minnesota’s distance learning

Immigrant families face complex challenges with Minnesota’s distance learning

Many immigrant and refugee families are navigating distance learning while trying to find the right support needed to succeed online. Some have limited English proficiency, no formal education or internet access, and even lack the understanding of how to work on a computer.
by Hannah Yang

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Community health centers fear extinction just as need rises

Community health centers fear extinction just as need rises

With 6 million jobless claims across America last week alone, federally-backed community health centers are bracing for a perfect storm of increased demand at a time when it’s uncertain if they’ll be able to keep the lights on.
by The Associated Press

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How to be a science communicator during a pandemic

How to be a science communicator during a pandemic

Information — both real and fake — is readily available, especially regarding the novel coronavirus. But how do you determine what’s real and how do you share information responsibly? We get advice from a science communicator.
by Kerri Miller and Breann Schossow

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Amazon puts new grocery-delivery customers on hold as demand explodes

Amazon puts new grocery-delivery customers on hold as demand explodes

The company also plans to hire 75,000 additional workers. And it says it will devote some hours at Whole Foods to online orders only and make other changes to keep up with a crush of demand.
by Alina Selyukh

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‘Very emotional’: High school seniors reflect on abrupt endings amid coronavirus closures

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked with Eden Worden and Frances Atmore for more on what the past few weeks have been like. Worden is a senior at Brainerd High School, and Atmore attends Highland Park High School in St. Paul.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Policast: The Legislature comes back

The Legislature is set to work again this week; counting Latinos in the census in the age of the coronavirus
by Mike Mulcahy

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Coronavirus pandemic brings hundreds of U.S. clinical trials to a halt

Coronavirus pandemic brings hundreds of U.S. clinical trials to a halt

COVID-19 has led to the suspension of many clinical studies of experimental treatments. About a quarter of the stopped trials involved new cancer treatments, an NPR analysis finds.
by Sydney Lupkin

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Very cold through Tuesday, then a slow warmup this week

After another round of light snow Monday, the weather becomes much quieter for the rest of the week, but temperatures remain cold.
by Nicole Mitchell

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MN lawmakers back in session this week

Their main order of business? Voting on a new COVID-19 relief bill. MPR News morning update for April 13, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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Monday remains cold and light snow returns

Temperatures Monday will be well below average, and it will stay windy with light snow moving across the state.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Easter storms sweep South, killing at least 19 people

Easter storms sweep South, killing at least 19 people

Severe weather has swept across the South, killing at least 19 people and damaging hundreds of homes from Louisiana into the Appalachian Mountains. Many people spent part of the night early Monday sheltering in basements, closets and bathroom tubs as sirens wailed to warn of possible tornadoes.
by The Associated Press

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Fauci comments on U.S. virus response seem to draw Trump's ire

Fauci comments on U.S. virus response seem to draw Trump's ire

The United States' top infectious disease expert said that earlier mitigation could have saved lives but that knowing when to take such steps "is complicated." President Trump later reposted a tweet that referenced Fauci's comments and that said "Time to #FireFauci." 
by The Associated Press

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A month after emergency declaration, Trump's promises largely unfulfilled

A month after emergency declaration, Trump's promises largely unfulfilled

On March 13, President Trump promised to mobilize private and public resources to respond to the coronavirus. NPR followed up on each promise and found little action had been taken.
by Joseph Shapiro, Robert Benincasa, Meg Anderson, Tim Mak, Sacha Pfeiffer, Huo Jingnan and Graham Smith

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Local government goes virtual during pandemic

Local government goes virtual during pandemic

As the COVID-19 pandemic changes the definition of “business as usual” in Minnesota, local governments across the state are scrambling to keep essential services going, and find new ways to hold public meetings.
by Dan Gunderson

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April 13 update on COVID-19 in MN: Walz ties reopening economy to massive jump in testing

April 13 update on COVID-19 in MN: Walz ties reopening economy to massive jump in testing

Gov. Tim Walz on Monday signaled the state planned to move into a more aggressive posture to test for COVID-19 and trace and isolate those infected as part of the next phase of restarting parts of the economy.
by MPR News Staff

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COVID-19 adds another challenge to MN's Latino census response

COVID-19 adds another challenge to MN's Latino census response

Latinos in Minnesota are historically undercounted in the U.S. census due to several barriers, including a mistrust of government. The COVID-19 crisis has added a new complication, but community groups continue outreach efforts in virtual spaces.
by Riham Feshir

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Humankind documentary: 'Libraries Reimagined'

Humankind documentary: 'Libraries Reimagined'

This is the first of a new two-part documentary from the Humankind series, "Libraries Reimagined." It's about the ways libraries are evolving, and the role they play in educating, informing and entertaining people as well as protecting our democracy.
by MPR News Staff

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Snow reports from southern Minnesota

Snow reports from southern Minnesota

Here's a roundup of snow reports from southern Minnesota and surrounding states, as relayed by the National Weather Service through 8 p.m. Sunday. Elgin, Minn., was in the top spot with 10.8 inches.
by Andrew Krueger

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Women say they are 'falling off the cliff of fertility' as pandemic puts treatments on hold

Women say they are 'falling off the cliff of fertility' as pandemic puts treatments on hold

Most fertility treatments have been put on hold following recommendations by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, but some specialists and their patients argue they can't afford to wait.
by Sacha Pfeiffer

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