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Stories from April 14, 2020

Trump says he will halt WHO funding, pending review

Trump says he will halt WHO funding, pending review

The president has been sharply critical of the World Health Organization. "As the organization's leading sponsor, the United States has a duty to insist on full accountability," he said Tuesday.
by Laurel Wamsley

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Dr. Jon Hallberg answers your COVID-19 questions

Dr. Jon Hallberg answers your COVID-19 questions

Should we wear gloves? Should grocery workers leave their work clothes in the garage? Am I at risk if my asthma or diabetes is controlled?
by Tom Crann and Dr. Jon Hallberg

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Arts Board changes grant process at a troubled time

Arts Board changes grant process at a troubled time

The state agency says the change will help artists; some of the artists aren’t so sure.
by Marianne Combs

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How Minnesotans keep in touch, from a distance

How Minnesotans keep in touch, from a distance

The ways Minnesotans are staying in touch with their loved ones amid the coronavirus pandemic run the gamut of emotions. Here are some stories from people in the MPR News audience about how they’re communicating in a time of social distancing.
by Cody Nelson and Tarkor Zehn

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COVID-19: Hard questions, real answers on credit cards, unemployment and your finances

COVID-19: Hard questions, real answers on credit cards, unemployment and your finances

COVID-19 has introduced new financial challenges and exacerbated others for millions of Americans. During a recent national call-in special, two personal finance experts gave advice on everything from mortgage payments to unemployment to stimulus checks.
by Kerri Miller, MPR News Staff and Breann Schossow

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Walz, lawmakers spar over reopening businesses

Debate nationally and here in Minnesota continues to be focused on how and when to start reopening the economy safely. State lawmakers met again today in St. Paul, and we’re hearing more strident calls for Governor Tim Walz to start rolling back work and business restrictions. MPR News evening update for April 14, 2020. Hosted by Tim Nelson and Britta Greene.

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Parts of U.S. could relax some coronavirus mitigation before May, Trump says

Parts of U.S. could relax some coronavirus mitigation before May, Trump says

Trump teased that some states might be able to re-open in some form or change their practices before May 1. But he said federal guidelines on social distancing would stay in effect until then.
by Philip Ewing

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As unity wanes, Minnesota lawmakers advance new COVID-19 bill

As unity wanes, Minnesota lawmakers advance new COVID-19 bill

The Minnesota Legislature muscled through additional bills to respond to COVID-19, but the harmony seen earlier in the state’s fight with the coronavirus pandemic has eroded.
by Brian Bakst

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3 movies that strike a balance between escapism and anxiety

3 movies that strike a balance between escapism and anxiety

What to watch next while sheltering in place? Critic Justin Chang recommends “Sorry We Missed You,” “Green for Danger” and “My Neighbor Totoro.“
by Justin Chang

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How are Minnesota’s growers and grocers keeping food safe and in supply

How are Minnesota’s growers and grocers keeping food safe and in supply

Empty shelves in grocery stores are adding to the anxiety about food scarcity. But grocers and growers are telling Minnesotans that America is not running out of food. On Wednesday at 11 a.m., we check in with those keeping our food safe and in good supply.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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The Thread: ‘The Vanishing Half’ a must-read for summer

The Thread: ‘The Vanishing Half’ a must-read for summer

How’s your summer reading list shaping up? Kerri Miller shares a must-read for that list about colorism, memory and family life in the 1950s and ’60s.
by Kerri Miller

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In a mess of COVID-19 feelings, don’t overlook grief

In a mess of COVID-19 feelings, don’t overlook grief

We're in a global pandemic, and a lot of us are feeling scared right now. But there are many other emotions wrapped up in there, too.
by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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Takeaways from Wisconsin’s primary election during a pandemic

Takeaways from Wisconsin’s primary election during a pandemic

In a move decided by the U.S. Supreme Court, Wisconsin held its primary election during a global pandemic. We turn to a journalist who covered the election to look at results and what may be ahead if the pandemic continues into the fall.
by Kerri Miller, Marcheta Fornoff and Breann Schossow

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Fact check: Trump doesn't have the authority to order states to 'reopen'

Fact check: Trump doesn't have the authority to order states to 'reopen'

The president asserted that he has "total" authority to order states to reopen the businesses they closed to limit spread of the coronavirus. Constitutional law experts disagree.
by Brian Naylor

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MN resort owner feels pandemic’s economic effects: ‘Tourism is pretty much all there is up here’

Minnesota’s walleye season opener is just weeks away, and for many, it’s a sign that summer is coming. But there is growing anxiety among resort owners that this year, vacationers won’t come.
by Cathy Wurzer

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IMF warns of steepest recession since the Great Depression

IMF warns of steepest recession since the Great Depression

The fallout from the coronavirus will be much worse than that of the financial crisis, the IMF says. The global economy is expected to shrink by 3 percent this year; the U.S. GDP could fall twice as much.
by Scott Horsley

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Obama officially endorses Biden for president

Obama officially endorses Biden for president

Former President Barack Obama, who had previously stayed out of the 2020 fray, will endorse his former vice president in a video released Tuesday.
by Juana Summers and Alana Wise

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In 'Notes From An Apocalypse,' the end of the world is a state of mind

In 'Notes From An Apocalypse,' the end of the world is a state of mind

In charming, anxious, tender essays, writer Mark O'Connell examines his own apocalyptic frame of mind by taking "a series of perverse pilgrimages" to subcultures preparing for the end of the world.
by Annalisa Quinn

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Daily dose of sweetness: A newspaper, a struggling restaurant and the power of pie

Debra Pedro, 66, has owned the Maplewood Perkins for nearly two decades. She told Star Tribune columnist Jennifer Brooks that on a recent Monday, she only got four to-go orders in 11 hours. After Brooks’ column was published, readers came through for Pedro in a big way.
by Nancy Yang

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More light snow Tuesday, then sunnier skies return

Tuesday remains cold with scattered afternoon snow showers. Then drier skies prevail and temperatures rise the rest of the week.
by Nicole Mitchell

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In MN, enforcement of pollution laws goes on — with a few exceptions

In MN, enforcement of pollution laws goes on — with a few exceptions

The state Pollution Control Agency said it’s still requiring industries, farms and other entities with air, water or waste permits to follow state environmental regulations. But it’s also granting leeway in meeting some of those requirements, prompting some environmental groups to call for more transparency.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Another round of afternoon snow showers Tuesday

Light snow showers return across Minnesota Tuesday, especially in the afternoon. The weather also remains colder and breezy.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Hennepin Co. jail sees first confirmed case of COVID-19

A man showing symptoms of COVID-19 was booked into the jail on Friday, and isolated pending results of a virus test. MPR News morning update for April 14, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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April 14 update on COVID-19 in MN: 79 dead; job losses falling hard on people of color

April 14 update on COVID-19 in MN: 79 dead; job losses falling hard on people of color

Updating reporters on efforts to ease the virus’ medical and economic damage, Gov. Tim Walz and other state leaders on Tuesday acknowledged the economic fallout from COVID-19 appeared to be falling disproportionately on people of color and on women.
by MPR News Staff

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Who will advise Trump on reopening the U.S.? White House to set new pandemic council

Who will advise Trump on reopening the U.S.? White House to set new pandemic council

President Trump said he would announce on Tuesday who would help him decided when to ease up on social distancing guidelines meant to mitigate the public health impact of coronavirus. Watch Tuesday’s White House coronavirus task force briefing live around 4 p.m.
by Philip Ewing

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APM Reports documentary: 'Under a Watchful Eye'

APM Reports documentary: 'Under a Watchful Eye'

An APM Reports documentary by Sasha Aslanian and Jill Barshay, called "Under a Watchful Eye: How Colleges are Tracking Students to Boost Graduation."
by MPR News Staff

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Monday Economic Report: Is a depression looming?

On this edition of the Monday Economic Report, MPR senior economics contributor Chris Farrell talks about the difficulty in filing for unemployment, small businesses and the pandemic’s impact on real estate.
by Chris Farrell, Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Fire destroys 3 businesses in Grand Marais

Fire has destroyed three businesses in downtown Grand Marais in northern Minnesota. No one was hurt. The cause remains under investigation.
by The Associated Press

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What we know about the silent spreaders of COVID-19

What we know about the silent spreaders of COVID-19

Some cases of the novel coronavirus are asymptomatic, presymptomatic or mildly symptomatic. Scientists are trying to determine their role in transmission of the disease.
by Pien Huang

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