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Video: After losing 5 family members, Minnesota woman urges the importance of CO detectors

Nov 28, 2020 06:07AM ● By Editor

According to the CDC more than 400 people die every year from accidental carbon monoxide poising. By Deevon Rahming of KARE 11 News - November 26, 2020

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Video: Mayo study supports effectiveness of masks and social distancing

Nov 27, 2020 06:36AM ● By Editor

Findings show masks are very effective, even at a one-foot distance, and six feet of social distancing is highly effective even without masks. By Lou Raguse of KARE 1 News - November 26, 2020

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Video: Medical expert weighs in on new coronavirus restrictions

Nov 19, 2020 05:49AM ● By Editor

By Callan Gray of KSTP-TV Eyewitness News - November 18, 2020

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: 'A dangerous point in this pandemic'

Nov 19, 2020 05:17AM ● By Editor

Dangerous. Dire. Horrific. Those were just a few of the adjectives state officials used Wednesday to describe Minnesota’s rapidly worsening position in the pandemic. From Minnesota Public Radio News - November 19, 2020

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Update: Governor Walz addresses Minnesota and announces 4-week ban on public social gatherings

Nov 18, 2020 06:55AM ● By Editor

Gov. Tim Walz’s new four-week COVID-19 order prohibits all in-person social gatherings with people outside your household for four weeks. It restricts bar and restaurant service to takeout and delivery. Theaters and gyms must close. From Minnesota Public Radio News - November 18, 2020

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Minnesota officials have adjusted their guidance around Thanksgiving. Here’s what you need to know

Nov 17, 2020 06:22AM ● By Editor

Simply put: Don’t gather with anyone outside of your immediate household for the holiday or any time in the near future. From Minnesota Public Radio News - November 17, 2020

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'Now is the time': Walz, Osterholm urge Minnesotans to buckle down to stop COVID-19 spread

Nov 14, 2020 07:04AM ● By Editor

Walz noted it's going to be a tough couple of months but said it's imperative for Minnesotans to work to curb the spread of the virus so things don't spiral further out of control. By Josh Skluzacek from KSTP-TV Eyewitness News - November 13, 2020

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Video: Restrictions begin Friday in state-wide COVID-19 'dial back' effort

Nov 13, 2020 06:41AM ● By Editor

As of 10 p.m., social gatherings, weddings, and bars and restaurants will see more limitations in Minnesota. By Diane Sandberg of KARE11 News - November 13, 2020

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Video: Tips for safely celebrating Thanksgiving amid COVID-19 pandemic

Nov 12, 2020 06:45AM ● By Editor

The CDC has issued some health and safety steps for Americans to take while celebrating Thanksgiving amid the pandemic. From KARE 11 News - November 11, 2020

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More Minnesota schools halt in-person classes as COVID-19 cases rise

Nov 12, 2020 05:48AM ● By Editor

For many school administrators, students and families, halting in-person learning due to rising COVID-19 case counts, means yet another about-face in a year full of canceled, reworked and undermined plans. By Elizabeth Shockman of Minnesota Public Radio News - November 11, 2020

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