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Stories from May 22, 2020

'If it's sacrifice to keep people safe, I'm OK': Vendors react to State Fair cancellation

'If it's sacrifice to keep people safe, I'm OK': Vendors react to State Fair cancellation

Friday’s announcement that the 2020 Minnesota State Fair was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic was a painful one, bringing a loss of tradition and — for thousands — income. But two of the many fair vendors said it’s the right decision.
by Jon Collins

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Food banks get the love, but SNAP does more to fight hunger

Food banks get the love, but SNAP does more to fight hunger

The charitable organizations called food banks are getting a lot of attention and donations right now. But they aren't nearly as important or effective as SNAP, formerly known as food stamps.
by Dan Charles

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Biden says he was too 'cavalier' about black Trump backers

Biden says he was too 'cavalier' about black Trump backers

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden says he “should not have been so cavalier” in his comments on Friday in which he suggested African Americans who back President Trump “ain’t black.”
by The Associated Press

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Life of an essential worker: Bus drivers

Life of an essential worker: Bus drivers

Nearly 100 U.S. transit workers have died from the coronavirus, according to an investigation by the Guardian US. And that number could increase. Metro Transit bus drivers are spending hours in a confined space with strangers. Bus driver Kari Sachs joined the program to talk about what it’s like to work during the pandemic. 
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Weekend forecast: No all-day rains this holiday weekend

As you make plans for this Memorial Day weekend, be prepared for some rain and thunderstorms at times. On a positive note, we’ll have many more dry hours than wet hours, and temperatures will be a bit above normal. We have the details for you.
by Ron Trenda

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What will care facilities look like after the pandemic?

What will care facilities look like after the pandemic?

Long-term care in the United States already faced challenges before the coronavirus pandemic. Now long-term care workers and patients in some states are dealing with higher rates of infection and death than the general population. We consider what caregiving and care facilities might look like post-pandemic.
by Chris Farrell and Breann Schossow

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A record-setting rainy day in May

One way to describe last Sunday’s rainfall in many parts of Minnesota? An “all-day soaker,” according to Mark Seeley.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Herd of fuzzy green 'glacier mice' baffles scientists

Herd of fuzzy green 'glacier mice' baffles scientists

Moss balls seem to roll around glaciers in a coordinated way, and researchers can't explain why the whole group moves at about the same speed and in the same direction.
by Nell Greenfieldboyce

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The holiday weekend brings showers and storms

Fridays stays mostly cloudy, with only a slight possibility for rain, then the weather gets more active with chances for showers and storms over the holiday weekend.
by Nicole Mitchell

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More clouds and mild weather for Friday

Friday stays mostly cloudy and mild again, with spotty showers and perhaps a couple isolated storms.
by Nicole Mitchell

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It was hailed as the 'Minnesota moonshot' — but why hasn’t antibody testing taken off?

It was hailed as the 'Minnesota moonshot' — but why hasn’t antibody testing taken off?

One reason state health officials say they have been reticent to suggest widespread testing is reliability. In addition to the Mayo and University of Minnesota tests, private companies have also developed their own antibody testing. State officials say there are tests on the market that don’t produce reliable results.
by Catharine Richert

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Minnesota’s largest city to require face masks in indoor public spaces

Beginning next week, Minneapolis business owners will be able to refuse entry to anyone not wearing a mask. MPR News morning update for May 22, 2020. Hosted  by Cathy Wurzer. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions – Open Flames & Li Fonte.

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Mayor: Pakistan plane crashes near Karachi, all 107 killed

Mayor: Pakistan plane crashes near Karachi, all 107 killed

A passenger plane belonging to state-run Pakistan International Airlines crashed near the southern port city of Karachi on Friday, killing all 107 passengers and crew, the city's mayor said.
by The Associated Press

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May 22 update on COVID-19 in MN: 842 deaths; State Fair canceled

May 22 update on COVID-19 in MN: 842 deaths; State Fair canceled

The tug of war between public health and the desire for normalcy in the COVID-19 era was on full display Friday as Minnesotans mourned the State Fair’s cancellation and debated the relative risk of large religious gatherings. Meanwhile, the disease claimed 33 more lives.
by MPR News Staff

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Portraits of Valor: Dick Kern, 94, Army

Portraits of Valor: Dick Kern, 94, Army

Flying has always been the passion of Dick Kern’s life. He started with model airplanes, then manned the tail gun of a B-24 bomber in World War II.
by Evan Frost

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'We’re all one paycheck away': More Minnesotans flocking to food shelves

'We’re all one paycheck away': More Minnesotans flocking to food shelves

As more Minnesotans lose their jobs because of COVID-19, local food shelves are seeing a surge in first-time visitors needing emergency food services — and the demand doesn’t look like it’ll let up anytime soon. About 1 in 3 Minnesotans say they’re worried about affording groceries and healthy food.
by Hannah Yang

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Florida theme parks getting ready to reopen with anti-coronavirus measures

Florida theme parks getting ready to reopen with anti-coronavirus measures

Legoland and Universal have local approval for their plans, which involve taking temperatures and encouraging face masks. Disney World and SeaWorld haven't presented their plans yet.
by Greg Allen

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