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Stories from May 10, 2020

Freeze warnings overnight as cold weather continues

Colder air will stay in place across the state for the first half of the week, including more freeze concerns for southern Minnesota.  Then chances for showers and milder weather return midweek.
by Nicole Mitchell

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COVID-19 spread at Amazon Eagan warehouse scares workers

COVID-19 spread at Amazon Eagan warehouse scares workers

Some employees at the facility say the retail giant isn’t doing enough to protect them after six co-workers tested positive. They fear the disease will spread beyond the warehouse walls into their communities. The company calls the allegations “unfounded.”
by Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

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Nurses plan march to Capitol to demand more access to PPE

Nurses plan march to Capitol to demand more access to PPE

A union representing Minnesota nurses is planning a march in St. Paul to demand more personal protective equipment, after a nurse at United Hospital was fired for violating policy by wearing hospital-issued scrubs.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Minnesota top 11,000

The Minnesota Department of Health reported 20 more deaths from COVID-19 on Sunday. There are also 481 new confirmed cases, bringing the statewide total to more than 11,000. MPR News update for May 10, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions -- Open Flames & Li Fonte.

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May 10 update on COVID-19 in MN: Death toll in Minnesota climbs to 578

May 10 update on COVID-19 in MN: Death toll in Minnesota climbs to 578

Minnesota reported 20 more confirmed COVID-19 deaths on Sunday. The number of confirmed cases in the state has climbed past 11,000, while more than half of Minnesotans who've been diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered to the point where they no longer need to be in isolation.
by MPR News Staff

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A breezy and chilly Mother's Day; freeze warning late tonight and early Monday

A breezy and chilly Mother's Day; freeze warning late tonight and early Monday

You’ll notice the chilly temperatures and gusty winds this Mother’s Day. Some spots will see a passing shower. Too cool for you? High temperatures are headed in the right direction this coming week.

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As food supply chain breaks down, farm-to-door CSAs take off

As food supply chain breaks down, farm-to-door CSAs take off

Community Supported Agriculture programs that sell a weekly box of produce directly to consumers are popular amid concerns about grocery shopping during the pandemic.
by Eric Westervelt

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Anti-vaccination activists join stay-at-home order protesters

Anti-vaccination activists join stay-at-home order protesters

Protests over stay-at-home orders because of COVID-19 have become more common across the country. In California, a surprising group is behind some of them: those who oppose mandatory vaccinations.
by Katie Orr

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Cool and breezy today; freeze warning late tonight

Our 2020 Mother’s Day will bring us chilly breezes. Some areas may see a sprinkle or a flurry. We have details on your Sunday weather, plus the freeze warning that starts at 2 a.m. Monday.
by Ron Trenda

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Murderbot makes a triumphant (and cranky) return in 'Network Effect'

Murderbot makes a triumphant (and cranky) return in 'Network Effect'

Martha Wells' freethinking robot stars in its first full-length adventure, remaining just as misanthropic and TV-obsessed as ever, even as it attempts to figure out who kidnapped it and its friends.
by Steve Mullis

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3 members of White House virus task force in quarantine

3 members of White House virus task force in quarantine

Three members of the White House coronavirus task force, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have placed themselves in quarantine after contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, another stark reminder that not even one of the nation’s most secure buildings is immune from the virus.
by The Associated Press

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