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Stories from April 27, 2020

New York cancels primary election, angering Sanders supporters

New York cancels primary election, angering Sanders supporters

State elections officials canceled New York's Democratic presidential primary amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, a move that supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders strongly oppose.
by Barbara Sprunt

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Virus is expected to reduce meat selection and raise prices

Virus is expected to reduce meat selection and raise prices

Meat isn’t going to disappear from supermarkets because of outbreaks of the coronavirus among workers at U.S. slaughterhouses. But as the meat plants struggle to remain open, consumers could face less selection and slightly higher prices. 
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota farmers forced to euthanize hogs

The economic toll is surfacing in Minnesota tax revenue. MPR News Update for April 27, 2020. Hosted by Britta Greene and Tim Nelson.

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Draft could bring Vikings more help now than North foes

Draft could bring Vikings more help now than North foes

Whenever the virus-related restrictions are lifted and the Vikings are able to reconvene, they'll still be in contend-now mode with wide receiver Justin Jefferson and cornerback Jeff Gladney sure bets for significant playing time.
by The Associated Press

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How to look for a job during lockdown

How to look for a job during lockdown

It might not seem like it by the looks of the economy, but some businesses are still operating at full capacity. And some of those businesses are hiring.
by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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IRS tells thousands to return to work, with their own face masks

IRS tells thousands to return to work, with their own face masks

Anyone who returns to work has to wear a face covering, the agency says, but it may not have enough for every employee. The House Ways and Means Committee called the move "completely irresponsible."
by Brian Naylor

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White House releases coronavirus testing blueprint

White House releases coronavirus testing blueprint

The document presents "key strategic considerations" for states, including their roles, the roles of the federal government and local governments, the private sector and monitoring systems, officials said.
by Ayesha Rascoe and Philip Ewing

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The role of young voters in 2020

The role of young voters in 2020

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected politics and young people who are likely to vote? We talk with a pollster and a political scientist about what current issues — and young voters — may mean for the general election.
by Kerri Miller, Marcheta Fornoff and Breann Schossow

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Skirmish brews over federal COVID-19 money sent to Minnesota

Skirmish brews over federal COVID-19 money sent to Minnesota

Republican lawmakers say what happens with more than $1.8 billion in federal aid shouldn’t be Gov. Tim Walz’s decision to make on his own. A bill would give the Legislature some control.
by Brian Bakst

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The latest on the economy with Chris Farrell

The latest on the economy with Chris Farrell

MPR Senior Economics Contributor Chris Farrell joins MPR News host Angela Davis to talk about the current state of the economy. Some businesses are beginning to reopen. Consumers, who have lost wages and are concerned about catching COVID-19, may be reluctant to return.
by Angela Davis and Chris Farrell

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The Thread: Armchair travels for when we’re stuck at home

The Thread: Armchair travels for when we’re stuck at home

Many of us have canceled spring getaways and are starting to wonder if we’ll be sticking close to home this summer too. Kerri Miller shares three books that will transport you far away from home.
by Kerri Miller

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Legislative deadline looms with agenda upended by COVID-19

Legislative deadline looms with agenda upended by COVID-19

The constitutional deadline for the Minnesota Legislature to adjourn is now three weeks away. The response to the coronavirus has disrupted both the agenda and the way lawmakers work.
by Tim Pugmire

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Policast: Will the stay at home order be extended?

Will the stay at home order be extended? And tribal governments look for help from the Trump administration
by Mike Mulcahy

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After a warm Monday, showers and storms target Minnesota Tuesday

While the rain from Monday morning gives way to sunshine, another round of heavier rain will impact Minnesota Tuesday.

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AP-NORC poll: Rising support for mail voting amid pandemic

AP-NORC poll: Rising support for mail voting amid pandemic

Americans’ support for mail-in voting has jumped amid concerns about the safety of polling places during the coronavirus pandemic. But a wide partisan divide suggests President Trump’s opposition to vote by mail may be resonating with his Republican backers.
by The Associated Press

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Will Minnesota restrictions lift soon? Walz to decide this week

Will Minnesota restrictions lift soon? Walz to decide this week

A week remains on the stay-at-home and restaurant closure orders of Gov. Tim Walz. He could announce extensions of the restrictions this week.
by Brian Bakst

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Some Minnesota businesses can reopen Monday, in easing of restrictions

A number of manufacturers, warehouses, and offices that do not rely on face-to-face contact with the public can reopen, with proper sanitizing measures.  MPR News morning update for April 27, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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Morning rain gives way to sunshine Monday afternoon

Rain in eastern Minnesota will clear out through Monday morning, bringing a warm and sunny Monday afternoon.
by Nicole Mitchell

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'How To Feed A Dictator' spills the beans on 5 strongmen

'How To Feed A Dictator' spills the beans on 5 strongmen

For his new book, Witold Szablowski tracked down the chefs who fed autocrats like Pol Pot, Enver Hoxha and Idi Amin. He says the book isn't just about food, but about how dictatorships rise and grow.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

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CDC adds 6 symptoms to its COVID-19 list

CDC adds 6 symptoms to its COVID-19 list

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now recognizes chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat and new loss of taste or smell as symptoms of the disease.
by Scott Neuman

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South Korea maintains Kim Jong Un health rumors are untrue

South Korea maintains Kim Jong Un health rumors are untrue

A top South Korean official said his country remains confident there have been no “unusual developments” in North Korea, suggesting that rumors about the possible ill health of leader Kim Jong Un are untrue.
by The Associated Press

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April 27 update on COVID-19 in MN: 286 dead; plants idled, livestock euthanized

April 27 update on COVID-19 in MN: 286 dead; plants idled, livestock euthanized

Minnesota’s COVID-19 toll climbed again Monday as the economic fallout from the disease continues to reverberate. The state’s agriculture commissioner said Monday some hogs and poultry must be euthanized because COVID-19 has shut down several large processing plants.
by MPR News Staff

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Virus likely to delay events at new Waite Park amphitheater

Virus likely to delay events at new Waite Park amphitheater

Construction of Waite Park’s new amphitheater — The Ledge — is scheduled to be completed at the end of May. But it could be months before the $15 million amphitheater can be used for open-air concerts or community events.
by The Associated Press

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‘It’s just always a battle’: Native nations still waiting for federal COVID-19 aid

‘It’s just always a battle’: Native nations still waiting for federal COVID-19 aid

Delays and confusion have hampered the distribution of aid tribal governments in Minnesota say they desperately need to continue to function — and to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
by Dan Gunderson

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Intelligence Squared debate: Is the Defense Production Act being underutilized?

Intelligence Squared debate: Is the Defense Production Act being underutilized?

What is the Defense Production Act? And how might the government help medical professionals get access to the supplies they need to combat coronavirus? John Donvan hosted two of the nation's leading experts on the DPA in the IQ2 first-ever "at-home debate.”
by MPR News Staff

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Pelosi: President Trump's effort to sideline the WHO is 'dangerous'

Pelosi: President Trump's effort to sideline the WHO is 'dangerous'

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is criticizing President Trump's effort to withhold funding from the World Health Organization. "It's stupid — it's more than stupid; it's dangerous," Pelosi told NPR.
by Jason Slotkin

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Minnesota nurses' union criticizes order allowing out-of-state medical workers

Minnesota nurses' union criticizes order allowing out-of-state medical workers

A union representing nurses in Minnesota is criticizing a state order allowing out-of-state medical personnel to work in Minnesota during the coronavirus pandemic without additional license requirements.
by Mike Moen

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El Paso Walmart shooting victim dies, death toll now 23

El Paso Walmart shooting victim dies, death toll now 23

A man shot in the Aug. 3 attack targeting Latinos in an El Paso Walmart died after months in the hospital, raising the death toll from the attack to 23, according to a hospital official.
by The Associated Press

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