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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: 1,072 deaths; hospitalizations dip

Jun 02, 2020 05:41AM ● By Editor

COVID-19’s death toll continued its rise in Minnesota, with the state Health Department reporting 22 more deaths Tuesday, bringing the total to 1,072 since the pandemic began. From Minnesota Public Radio News - June 2, 2020

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Peak appears to be starting

May 27, 2020 06:07AM ● By Editor

Officials said Tuesday that 87 percent of ICU beds in the metro area are now in use, much of that from COVID-19 cases, while other regions in the state still had available capacity. From Minnesota Public Radio News - May 27, 2020

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'We’re all one paycheck away': More Minnesotans flocking to food shelves

May 22, 2020 06:13AM ● By Editor

Poll finds 1 in 3 Minnesotans are worried about affording groceries and healthy food. By Hannah Yang of Minnesota Public Radio News - May 22, 2020

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: 842 deaths; State Fair canceled

May 22, 2020 05:52AM ● By Editor

The latest counts of cases and deaths came minutes after Minnesota State Fair officials announced the 2020 Great Minnesota Get-Together could not go on because of the potential public health risk from the disease. From Minnesota Public Radio News - May 22, 2020

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: 809 dead; restrictions hurt, frustrations grow

May 21, 2020 05:35PM ● By Editor

With COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths continuing to rise toward a likely peak later in the summer, the state needed to continue to limit worship services and other gatherings, Jan Malcolm, the state’s health commissioner, told reporters. From Minnesota Public Radio News - May 21, 2020

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Walz takes cautious approach on June 1 reopening

May 21, 2020 05:42AM ● By Editor

The governor said on Wednesday, as he has for over two months, that he was trying to balance the needs of the economy with public health as he worked to keep the spread of the coronavirus from overwhelming the state’s hospital and care system. From Minnesota Public Radio News - May 21, 2020

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Missing canoeist found deceased after search operation on Tuscarora Lake

May 20, 2020 06:53PM ● By Editor

Three people were in a canoe which had capsized on Tuscarora Lake. Two of the people swam to an island and one, a 29-year-old male, was reported missing and later found deceased. From the Cook County MN Sheriff's Office - May 20, 2020

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In Ely to support essential workers: All you need is a lovELY cake

May 20, 2020 05:52AM ● By Editor

For several weeks now, Ely resident Susan Laine has been celebrating essential workers and businesses by spreading her message of love with LovELY cakes. By Nancy Yang of Minnesota Public Radio News - May 19, 2020

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Walz plan slow-walks bar, restaurant restarts

May 20, 2020 05:43AM ● By Editor

In a cautious plan for reopening close-contact businesses, Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday said restaurants can start serving sit-down customers beginning June 1 — but only at outdoor tables. From Minnesota Public Radio News - May 20, 2020

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Minnesota border towns feel impact of COVID-19 border closure with Canada

May 19, 2020 05:45AM ● By Editor

Beyond the loss of the retail shopper, the Chamber of Commerce said the outdoor tourism businesses will also be hurt the longer the border stays closed. By Eric Chaloux of KSTP-TV Eyewitness News - May 19, 2020

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