Stories from May 24, 2020

May 24, 2020 6:20 PM

Chance of scattered showers and some thunder on Memorial Day

Our Memorial Day will feel summery. There may be a bit of rain at times, but many dry hours too. We have the forecast details.

by Ron Trenda

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May 24, 2020 5:05 PM

Memorial Day weekend draws crowds and triggers warnings

The Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start of summer in the U.S. meant big crowds at beaches and warnings from authorities Sunday about people disregarding the coronavirus social-distancing rules.

by The Associated Press

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May 24, 2020 2:59 PM

Boy dies, three injured in western Minnesota house fire

A 2-year-old boy died and three other people were injured in a house fire early Sunday morning in western Minnesota.

by MPR News Staff

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May 24, 2020 2:31 PM

Hong Kong police fire tear gas as thousands protest planned security law

Hong Kong police fired tear gas, pepper spray and water cannons as thousands of protesters rallied against proposed security measures aimed at tightening Beijing's grip on the semi-autonomous territory.

by NPR Staff

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May 24, 2020 2:20 PM

Anthony Fauci surprises grads with speech: 'Now is the time'

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, shared words of encouragement with this year's Johns Hopkins graduates. “

by NPR Staff

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May 24, 2020 1:29 PM

Memorial Day even more poignant as veterans die from coronavirus

The toll of the coronavirus on military veterans has been particularly harsh. Many are older and have underlying health problems, and many reside in facilities that have been breeding grounds for the disease.

by The Associated Press

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May 24, 2020 12:32 PM

Confirmed cases in Minnesota climb past 20,000

As crowds lined up for a second day of free COVID-19 testing at six National Guard armories around Minnesota on Sunday, the state saw its number of confirmed cases climb past 20,000. MPR News update for May 24, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions — Open Flames & Li Fonte

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May 24, 2020 12:00 PM

Poll: Biden has slight edge on Trump in Minnesota

In a new MPR News/Star Tribune/KARE 11 Minnesota Poll, Democrat Joe Biden has a narrow lead over Republican Donald Trump, whose approval rating matches his 2016 vote share

by Brian Bakst

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May 24, 2020 10:25 AM

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible

Some of us will have dry weather Sunday afternoon and evening, but some of us could see a shower or thunderstorm. We have your forecast details for the rest of the Memorial Day weekend.

by Ron Trenda

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May 24, 2020 7:53 AM

Ilhan Omar on her new memoir, and moving the needle toward progressive policies

Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota has a new memoir about her journey to Congress after fleeing civil war in Somalia. She talked with NPR about her life and her hopes for future coronavirus relief measures.

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro and James Doubek

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May 24, 2020 7:15 AM

May 24 update on COVID-19 in MN: Confirmed cases climb past 20,000

“Even though we are slowly and carefully trying to open up opportunities for Minnesotans to resume activities that are so important ... this does not mean we're on the other side of this," State Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said.

by MPR News Staff