March 17, 2020
Rain, snow, wind gusts hit Minnesota starting tonight. I hope you enjoyed plenty of sunshine Tuesday — the next three days will be pretty stormy. By Tuesday evening, more clouds move back while rain and snow spread across the state overnight. Highs Wednesday will be in the mid-30s to mid-40s. Latest on COVID-19 in Minnesota: 60 cases confirmed, restaurants close at 5 p.m. The Mall of America is also temporarily closing its doors from 5 p.m. Tuesday until at least the end of this month. State lawmakers have voted unanimously to direct $200 million toward a health care response fund. Joe Biden vs. Bernie Sanders: Who will win St. Patrick’s Day primaries tonight? While Ohio called off its primary amid the coronavirus pandemic, Arizona, Illinois and Florida are still voting Tuesday in their presidential primary elections. Get the latest stories, analysis and results on our primary live blog here. You DON’T NEED to stock up bottled water, experts say. Tap water is safe to drink, and you will not get COVID-19 by drinking it. If you are worried about your water bill during the virus outbreak, some cities, including Minneapolis and St. Paul, are taking steps to make sure people don't lose access to water. Both cities have suspended water shutoffs for 30 days. Stay up-to-date on Minnesota’s latest COVID-19 news. Subscribe to our daily podcast, Minnesota Today, to get the latest news on the COVID-19 outbreak in Minnesota — from the most up-to-date case and test counts to tips on working from home, taking care of your kids and more. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS. — Jiwon Choi, MPR News | 