Daily dose of sweetness: 9-year-old girl delivers 'special birthday' goodies
May 12, 2020
Eleanor Johnson told her mother that everyone celebrating right now “need[s] to have special birthdays.” Since late April, Eleanor has delivered more than a dozen cards and gifts locally.
- 'I wanted to share something' St. Paul violinist puts on tiny balcony concerts
- In Fergus Falls and at St. Olaf These conductors are on a role for their students
- 'Thinking of you' Henry Sibley staffers reveal their 'True Colors'
Minnesota counties say contact tracing is taking too long
May 12, 2020
COVID-19 testing is ramping up in Minnesota, but contact tracing is lagging behind. County public health officials say the delays may be contributing to community spread of the virus.
- What's it going to take to end the shutdown? 5 keys to containing coronavirus
- Family's illnesses suggest Coronavirus may have been in MN longer than thought
Virtual Town Hall: Spotlight on Anti-Asian Racism during COVID-19 Pandemic
May 11, 2020
A straight-forward, insightful discussion of racism against Asians and the personal and cultural effects on the Asian American community and beyond. The discussion will cover allyship and what people can say and do to stop racism against Asians.
This virtual discussion will include a panel and audience Q&A. Lastly, we will discuss how Asian Americans can practice self care. This event may be recorded for broadcast/publication.
May 12, 2020
12:00 PM CDT
Attend free with RSVP
Hosted by:
Laura Yuen, Editor, MPR News
Panelists:
Bo Thao-Urabe, Executive Director, Coalition of Asian American Leaders
Rebecca Lucero, Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Human Rights
Erika Lee, Director of the Immigration History Research Center, University of Minnesota
Advocates: Pandemic making it harder for domestic violence victims to leave
May 11, 2020
Domestic violence shelters are still open during the pandemic. But advocates say stay-at-home orders are making it harder for people to leave abusive situations — or even just to call for help.
- Calls to statewide domestic violence hotline up As Minnesotans stay home
- Domestic violence With isolation, abuse activists fear an 'explosive cocktail'
Sneeze guards, face masks and no cafeteria lunches: Minn. schools plan ahead for summer and fall
May 10, 2020
Superintendents say they’ve already begun moving ahead with plans for their students in the summer and fall, but remain ready to change if state leaders continue to forbid in-person learning.
- Smaller class sizes, staggered schedules What it might look like to safely reopen schools
- A few schools reopen But remote learning could go on for years in U.S.
Store workers are now likely masked; customers, less so
May 10, 2020
Some retailers require customers to cover their faces, but others do not.
- Sanitizer, gloves, masks, marked floors Grocery stores step up safety measures
- Video 6 tips for staying safe while grocery shopping
Facing unprecedented COVID-19 restrictions, Minnesota chaplains still comforting others
May 10, 2020
Chaplains in hospitals and in the community offer spiritual solace and sometimes help connect families to loved ones separated to limit coronavirus spread.
- MPR News with Angela Davis In a mess of COVID-19 feelings, don’t overlook grief
- Coronavirus has upended our world It's OK to grieve
- Social distancing How to be alone, but not lonely
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Snowbirds returning to Minnesota find quarantine, wariness — and home
May 9, 2020
Snowbirds — residents who winter in warmer climes — are making their annual migration back to Minnesota by the thousands. Some are worried about staying healthy during the trip home. And in northern Minnesota, some residents worry that snowbirds could inadvertently bring the virus with them.
- Thinking of heading to a cabin to wait out the coronavirus? Here are a few things to consider
- Minnesota’s stay-at-home order encourages getting outside But how far away?
- April 1 Some snowbirds headed north told to stay in their southern nests
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Watch Shine On MN Sunday, May 10 at 7 p.m.
May 9, 2020
Minnesota Public Radio is teaming up with FOX 9 to present Shine On MN, a star-studded evening of entertainment, hope and giving on Sunday, May 10th at 7pm.
This unique televised event is hosted by Jason Matheson and Alix Kendall from FOX 9 along with our own Cathy Wurzer and Jill Riley! It will feature some of Minnesota’s favorite artists and celebrities. Learn more and find the line at ShineOnMN.com.
Event Details
Shine On MN
Sunday May 10, 2020
7 p.m. CDT
Watch Live on FOX 9
Hashtag #ShineOnMN
Saturday's fishing opener: Conservation officers prepare for work in pandemic
May 8, 2020
Minnesota conservation officers expect a busy walleye fishing opener, doing their jobs while considering the risk of COVID-19.
- DNR to anglers Stay close to home for fishing opener
- Sorry, we have to cancel Minnesota resorts worry about their survival
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