Stories from May 24, 2020

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.
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.
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.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, shared words of encouragement with this year's Johns Hopkins graduates. “
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Many of us will see some showers and thunderstorms at times today. There is the possibility of a severe thunderstorm. We have your updated forecast.