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Good morning and welcome to Thursday. Here’s what you need to know this morning.


If rain is an indication, spring is here. The Twin Cities, the north and east-central Minnesota could all see showers. In the metro, highs near 40 and winds up to 40 mph in the afternoon. At night, clouds decrease and lows drop to the mid-20s. Statewide, highs in the 30s with nighttime lows between 5 and 25. More on Updraft. | Forecast


Joe Biden did the unexpected in Minnesota, and we know how. And by we, I mean MPR News data reporter David Montgomery, who broke down the former vice president’s primary win into three charts.


Greater Minnesota gave Biden a big boost. But in the metro area, he was about even with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. Here’s Montgomery: “Hennepin County saw 72,000 more Democratic voters than the state’s 2018 primary, but former Vice President Joe Biden edged out a 34.5 percent to 33.2 percent victory there. Ramsey County turnout jumped by 24,000, and Sanders won it only narrowly.”


Super Tuesday was big, but there’s a long road ahead. More than 60 percent of Democratic delegates remain up for grabs. Also in charts and data viz, NPR has a breakdown of all Democratic primaries so far, who got the delegates and what’s yet to come.


A spy in Rochester? A woman who used to live in southeastern Minnesota is being charged with espionage. Reports the AP: “A Defense Department contract linguist has been charged with giving classified information, including the names of American intelligence assets, to a Lebanese national with ties to the militant group Hezbollah, the Justice Department announced Wednesday.”


If you’re worrying about coronavirus, there are some ways to keep your cool. First off, stress weakens the immune system and leaves your body more vulnerable to viruses. And, as NPR reports, unplugging, living in the moment, and getting good sleep and food can help, too. Check out more tips for fighting anxiety here.


What do you want to know about COVID-19? Catch up on the latest news and guides to stay informed and keep your community healthy. Help build an FAQ for Minnesota. Submit your questions about the disease caused by the new coronavirus here to help.

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What it’s like to support a family on $12.50 an hour
Many assume low-wage workers are teenagers, but data show that most are adults in their prime working years, and many support families on those wages. In recent years, economists say it’s also become increasingly challenging for low-wage workers to change careers or move up the ladder. | What's it like to get by on $15 an hour or less?
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MN officials: 2 in self-quarantine after overseas exposure to COVID-19
State health officials are monitoring two people now under self-quarantine after they came in close contact with someone confirmed to have the COVID-19 virus while in Europe.
Pence cuts short Minnesota stop to head to Washington state
He had been scheduled to appear at campaign events in western Wisconsin and downtown St. Paul. Both have been scrapped because Pence will travel to Washington state, which is dealing with dozens of known coronavirus cases and deaths stemming from the illness.
In a city of mostly renters, St. Paul council considers changes to favor tenants

The City Council is considering an ordinance that would limit security deposits to one month’s rent and background checks related to rental, criminal and credit history.

Minnesota officials consider additional Real ID resources as October deadline nears
State officials say they're considering adding resources to help Minnesotans get Real ID cards, a form of identification that will be required as of Oct. 1 to board planes and to enter some federal buildings.
What's on the radio today?
9 a.m. —  MPR News with Kerri Miller

Only two women remain in the Democratic race for president. But that picture doesn’t tell the whole story. Across the country, more women are running for office than ever before. The 2018 election was widely hailed as the Year of the Woman, as women ran for office and voted in record numbers — many of them Democrats galvanized by the election of President Trump.

“This is so much larger than a political reaction,” said Stephanie Schriock, president of Emily’s List. “[It’s] a cultural change. So many women are saying, ‘I need to serve, I have something to offer, I can do this.’ That’s not gonna go away when Trump’s out of office.”
Thursday, on Flyover 2020, we take a closer look at this new wave of women entering politics. What motivates them to get in the ring, knowing they will face discrimination and attacks?

10 a.m. — 1A

Finding an abortion provider in parts of America is getting harder. For years states have been passing stricter regulations. Now the Supreme Court is deciding how strict they can be. And for the first time, Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch will have their say on this polarizing issue. The court and the push to put abortion out of reach, next time on 1A.

11 a.m. —MPR News with Angela Davis

Later this year, you can expect to see hearing aids in stores that can be purchased without consulting a doctor. This is one of the latest changes in what is available for people experiencing hearing loss. In addition, custom-made hearing aids now include Bluetooth technology that allows them to connect with a smart phone and other devices. On Thursday’s program, we talk to an audiologist and an ear, nose and throat doctor about what causes hearing loss and what treatments are available.

12 p.m. — MPR News Presents

From the Minnesota Historical Society's History Forum, Kevin Gaines of the University of Virginia, speaks about the history of American populism starting in the 19th century and its legacy today.


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