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Stories from September 13, 2020

Frost likely up north Sunday night; warmup continues Monday and Tuesday

Frost likely up north Sunday night; warmup continues Monday and Tuesday

Warmer weather will continue to build into Minnesota for Monday and especially Tuesday. A cold front will return cooler weather to the state again beginning on Thursday. Expect an outbreak of showers and thunderstorms by about next Sunday.
by Bill Endersen

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Rodgers, Packers roll past Vikings in largely empty stadium

Rodgers, Packers roll past Vikings in largely empty stadium

Aaron Rodgers took full advantage of the young cornerbacks and the largely empty stadium in Minnesota, beginning his 13th season as Green Bay's starting quarterback by passing for 364 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Packers past the Vikings on Sunday.
by The Associated Press

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As election nears, Iowa senator under pressure for COVID-19 remarks

As election nears, Iowa senator under pressure for COVID-19 remarks

The race for Sen. Joni Ernst's seat could help determine control of the Senate. At a recent campaign event, the GOP lawmaker echoed a debunked conspiracy theory about the pandemic's death toll.
by Clay Masters (NPR)

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Why home improvement has surged and how it's changing America

Why home improvement has surged and how it's changing America

The pandemic has sparked a sustained, unprecedented tidal wave of home and backyard projects. The demand outstrips the supply of materials and labor to do the work, leaving homeowners to get creative.
by Frank Morris

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Oregon officials warn that false 'antifa' rumors are wasting precious resources for fighting fires

Oregon officials warn that false 'antifa' rumors are wasting precious resources for fighting fires

Despite rumors circulating on social media, law enforcement officials in Oregon say they have seen no evidence of people affiliated with antifa or other political groups starting fires. They say the rumors divert resources away from battling the wildfires.
by Conrad Wilson and Ryan Haas

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Sept. 13 update on COVID-19 in MN: New cases trend downward; 13 more deaths

Sept. 13 update on COVID-19 in MN: New cases trend downward; 13 more deaths

Minnesota’s COVID-19 outbreak appears to have recovered from a modest spike in late August, according to the latest data released by health officials Sunday. The numbers of daily new cases and new hospitalizations have trended downward from the peak last month.
by MPR News Staff

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Pleasant Sunday with isolated showers in the northeast; August-like Monday and Tuesday

Pleasant Sunday with isolated showers in the northeast; August-like Monday and Tuesday

A pleasant Sunday will be followed by a continued warmup on Monday and Tuesday. Cooler weather will return for Thursday through next weekend. A mostly dry week is likely to give way to scattered showers and maybe thunderstorms by the end of the week.
by Bill Endersen

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Hurricane Paulette rolls toward Bermuda; Sally threatens Gulf Coast

Residents of Bermuda were urged to prepare to protect life and property ahead of Hurricane Paulette. Meanwhile, a hurricane warning for strengthening Tropical Storm Sally was issued for parts of Louisiana and Mississippi — including New Orleans.
by The Associated Press

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Paradise wildfire survivors in California face the horror all over again in 2020

Paradise wildfire survivors in California face the horror all over again in 2020

In northern California, the deadly Bear Fire forced the evacuation of parts of the town of Paradise, which nearly burned to the ground in 2018. For Camp Fire survivors from Paradise, the trauma is all coming back.
by Kirk Siegler

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As wildfires grow more intense, some iconic Western U.S. forests may not come back

As wildfires grow more intense, some iconic Western U.S. forests may not come back

Extreme fires are more likely with climate change, and they're making it harder for some tree species to regenerate. Ecologists say this could transform large areas of Western forest into grassland.
by Michael Elizabeth Sakas

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Reader tips: 9 ways to bring joy and care to older people during the pandemic

Reader tips: 9 ways to bring joy and care to older people during the pandemic

After talking with experts for a story last week, we asked readers for their advice on how to help older people feel safe and comfortable — and happy — during the pandemic. Here are their suggestions.
by Malaka Gharib

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Gunman sought after California deputies shot in patrol car

Authorities searched Sunday for a gunman who shot and critically wounded two Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies who were sitting in their squad car — an apparent ambush that drew a reward for information and an angry response from the president.
by The Associated Press

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Warmer Sunday with showers far north; summerlike Monday and Tuesday

Warmer Sunday with showers far north; summerlike Monday and Tuesday

Warmer weather is coming for Sunday through at least Tuesday. Cooler temperatures will return later in the week. Showers will be skimpy until about next Sunday.
by Bill Endersen

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New Orleans under hurricane watch from Tropical Storm Sally

Tropical Storm Sally formed Saturday off south Florida, becoming the earliest 18th-named storm on record in an Atlantic hurricane season as it enters the Gulf of Mexico amid signs of strengthening further.
by The Associated Press

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