April 10, 2020
Dry, mild Saturday; wet, cold, windy Sunday. Far southern Minnesota may see some rain showers Saturday afternoon but it will be a dry day elsewhere. On Sunday, there’s a rain/snow chance across Minnesota with 4+ inches of snow likely in the southeastern part of the state. It’ll also be windy Sunday afternoon, with gusts of 15 to 25 mph. COVID-19 in Minnesota today: 94 new cases, ‘ testing could be identifying as little as 1 percent’ MN health officials say. Minnesota only has a limited number of tests, thousands of Minnesotans with flu-like symptoms haven’t been able to get tested to see if they have COVID-19. Officials believe testing could be identifying as little as 1 percent of all cases right now. With a projected $3B loss this year, Mayo announces sweeping pay cuts, furloughs. The clinic’s chief administrative officer says eliminating elective surgeries and outpatient visits amid the COVID-19 pandemic was the right decision for its staff and patients, but “has led to significant reductions in revenues.” The pay and work reductions, which will apply to all Mayo employees in Minnesota, Florida and Arizona, will start in May, and last until the end of the year. 104-year-old Winona woman may be the oldest COVID-19 survivor in the U.S. Vera Mueller, 104 years young on March 23, was diagnosed with the coronavirus two days after her birthday, her son Bob said. Winona County officials verify that they had a resident who is 104, had contracted the virus and is now recovered. Her family is thrilled Vera came through, saying she is a survivor, and is ready to celebrate her birthday -- which needed to be celebrated through the window -- in a more fitting manner. Feeling overwhelmed? Tired of staying home? Join us on our North Shore Zen tour. On our latest Zencast, we go to Minnesota’s North Shore. Watch the video to see the majestic views of Lake Superior and the surrounding nature and quench your thirst for the outdoors -- virtually. — Jiwon Choi, MPR News | 