Empty parking lots, continued calls to stay at home, death toll climbs to 9

Here we go:

It’s another good day to stay inside

A late-season winter storm brought heavy snow to parts of central and northeast Minnesota and left thousands without power. Windy today in the Twin Cities. A morning mix of rain and snow, then a chance of scattered rain showers this afternoon. High will be around 46. Winds: NW 18-28 mph, with gusts to 40 mph possible. More on Updraft | Forecast

Stay-at-home order continues, death toll climbs to 9

Minnesota’s stay-at-home order entered its second day Sunday, with streets and highways eerily quiet. The order stands until April 10. Kris Ehresmann, director for infectious diseases at the Minnesota Department of Health, said anyone showing symptoms of COVID-19 — fever, cough, shortness of breath — should avoid contact with others for a minimum of seven days, and at least three days without symptoms. Nine people in the state have died from the virus and 503 have tested positive, according to the state’s latest report on Sunday.

Expert: Millions of American will be infected in U.S.

The U.S. government’s top infectious-disease expert warned Sunday that in addition to those infected, between 100,000 to 200,000 will die of the contagious respiratory disease. Tracking the spread: US map, via the New York Times | Upper Midwest cases.

Your daily dose of sweetness

Coming to you from Pine Island, where teachers and staff from the school district there paraded through the community in support of the distance learning that goes into effect this week. More sweetness. Another lump of sweet. Yet another cube, via the Star Tribune.

Take a stroll through the quiet

A look at how the pandemic is changing our daily lives and rituals in photos.

Dare you not to smile with a few from our archive

Earlier this month, the springtime ice-breaking ritual began in Duluth. Further up north, MPR News’ Dan Kraker and freelance photographer Derek Montgomery showcased life in a lighthouse with this delightful read and cool photos. Then there was the turkey trot headache in Morehead. And who could forget love at the roller rink?