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Stories from May 9, 2020

Minnesota American Legion cancels 2020 baseball season

This summer — for the first time in more than 90 years — there won't be an American Legion baseball season in Minnesota.
by Hannah Yang

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A breezy and cool Mother's Day

Some areas saw snowflakes on Saturday, while many of us had periods of rain. We have Saturday snow reports, plus a look at who may see additional snow. Brace yourself for chilly temps on Mother’s Day.
by Ron Trenda

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Minnesotans lace up their sneakers for #IRunWithMaud

Minnesotans lace up their sneakers for #IRunWithMaud

Runners across the country, including in Minnesota, laced up their shoes Friday to run exactly 2.23 miles to remember Ahmaud Arbery, the Georgia man killed while jogging near his home. He would have turned 26 Friday. 
by Evan Frost

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Guthrie announces drastic cuts to budget, upcoming season

Guthrie announces drastic cuts to budget, upcoming season

The Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis has drastically scaled back its plans for the next season of plays, and says there will be staff cuts and layoffs as its budget for the upcoming season has been reduced by 60 percent.
by MPR News Staff

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FDA grants emergency use authorization for first coronavirus antigen test

FDA grants emergency use authorization for first coronavirus antigen test

The agency announced approval for the diagnostic method on Saturday. Cheaper and easier to administer than genetic tests for the virus, it could potentially expand daily testing to millions — though it’s not without its shortcomings.
by Jason Slotkin

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24 more deaths as state nears goal for COVID-19 testing

Minnesota reported two dozen additional confirmed COVID-19 deaths on Saturday, as the state fell just short of its goal for ramped-up testing. MPR News update for May 9, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions -- Open Flames & Li Fonte

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Uptown Records founder Andre Harrell dies at 59

Uptown Records founder Andre Harrell dies at 59

Andre Harrell, the Uptown Records founder who shaped the sound of hip-hop and R&B in the late ’80s and ’90s with acts such as Mary J. Blige and Heavy D and also launched the career of mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, has died. He was 59.
by The Associated Press

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Some showers at times today, with flakes or a mix to the north; breezy and cool on Mother's Day

Some of us will see rain showers t times this Saturday afternoon and evening, parts of Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin may see a mix of rain and snow. We have all the details, plus a look at Mother’s Day and the week ahead.

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Rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Little Richard dies at 87

Rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Little Richard dies at 87

Little Richard, the self-proclaimed “architect of rock ‘n’ roll” whose piercing wail, pounding piano and towering pompadour irrevocably altered popular music while introducing black R&B to white America, died Saturday. He was 87.
by The Associated Press

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Public health experts say many states are opening too soon to do so safely

Public health experts say many states are opening too soon to do so safely

By Monday at least 31 states will have partially reopened after seven weeks of restrictions. The moves come as President Trump pushes for the country to get back to work — while many public health experts warn that it's too soon.
by Leila Fadel

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Rain chances, then a mix of rain and wet snow this Saturday and Saturday night

Rain showers will spread across much of Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin this Saturday, transitioning to a rain/snow mix and then snow in some areas. We have details on the areas that may see some accumulation today and tonight.
by Ron Trenda

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These 'Little Eyes' watch the world burn

These 'Little Eyes' watch the world burn

In her new novel, Samanta Schweblin gives everyone in the world a little critter that's basically a Furby with a webcam — naturally, this does not end well, for the owners, the devices, or anyone.
by Jason Sheehan

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Stock up on hot chocolate before reading this book

Stock up on hot chocolate before reading this book

This cozy story makes a “great read-aloud for littler kids. And it’s super fun for grown-ups to read as well,” says bookseller Lily Tschudi-Campbell.

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How a pandemic and an old sewing machine showed a son his mother’s impact

How a pandemic and an old sewing machine showed a son his mother’s impact

Loretta Zabinski died last summer, 10 days before her 95th birthday, and months before there was any whiff of a global pandemic. But memories of the quiet impact Zabinski had on the northern Minnesota town of Ely are now stronger than ever — thanks to the COVID-19 outbreak and an antique sewing machine. 
by Dan Kraker

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