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Stories from March 8, 2020

Minnesota health officials report second case of coronavirus

Minnesota health officials report second case of coronavirus

Minnesota health officials announced Sunday evening that they've confirmed a second case of coronavirus in the state. The latest case is a resident of Carver County who's in their 50s.
by Andrew Krueger

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Seattle health-care system offers drive-thru coronavirus testing for workers

Seattle health-care system offers drive-thru coronavirus testing for workers

A hospital in Seattle has set up a drive-thru coronavirus testing clinic in its garage. The idea is to quickly test workers who have symptoms without putting other staff or patients at risk.
by Jon Hamilton

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Return to March weather on Monday; much cooler

After some April-like weather on Sunday, typical March weather is on the way for Monday. Parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin will also see some rain showers or drizzle. We take a look at the week ahead.
by Ron Trenda

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Nursing homes face unique challenge with coronavirus

Nursing homes face unique challenge with coronavirus

From Miami to Seattle, nursing homes and other facilities for the elderly are stockpiling masks and thermometers, preparing for staff shortages and screening visitors to protect a particularly vulnerable population from the coronavirus.
by The Associated Press

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Another day of contract talks for St. Paul teachers yields little progress

Another day of contract talks for St. Paul teachers yields little progress

Officials with St. Paul Public Schools and the union representing its educators continued talks this weekend aimed at averting a strike scheduled for Tuesday. But as of Sunday afternoon there were no indications an agreement was close.
by Mike Moen

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High water closes highways in southern Minnesota

High water closes highways in southern Minnesota

On Sunday evening, MnDOT reported that an ice jam and rising water had forced the closure of State Highway 99 across the Minnesota River at St. Peter.
by MPR News Staff

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Global health expert says coronavirus containment remains possible

Global health expert says coronavirus containment remains possible

China's experience shows how the virus can be stopped. But the World Health Organization's Dr. Bruce Aylward said other countries may be drawing the wrong lessons about how China achieved it.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro and Nurith Aizenman

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Warm Sunday breezes; many 50s and 60s in Minnesota and western Wisconsin

Sunday afternoon highs will reach the 60s in the Twin Cities metro area and most of southern Minnesota. Some spots may flirt with 70. Monday highs will be closer to normal for this time of year. Details on all that, plus an updated snow cover map.
by Ron Trenda

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Sen. Kamala Harris endorses Biden for president

Sen. Kamala Harris endorses Biden for president

Sen. Kamala Harris endorsed Joe Biden on Sunday and said she would "do everything in my power" to help elect him, becoming the latest dropout from the Democratic race for president to line up behind the former vice president in his battle with Sen. Bernie Sanders for the nomination.
by The Associated Press

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California prepares to receive cruise ship with 21 coronavirus cases

California prepares to receive cruise ship with 21 coronavirus cases

California officials sought Sunday to reassure the public that none of the passengers from a ship with at least 21 cases of the new coronavirus will be released before undergoing a 14-day quarantine. The passengers aboard the Grand Princess include 42 Minnesota residents.
by The Associated Press

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Italy quarantines north in drastic bid to slow virus spread

Italy quarantines north in drastic bid to slow virus spread

Italy took a page from China’s playbook Sunday, locking down around 16 million people — more than a quarter of its population — for nearly a month to halt the relentless march of the new coronavirus across Europe.
by The Associated Press

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There's 'Every Reason' to read this charming love story on ice

There's 'Every Reason' to read this charming love story on ice

Sara Fujimura's new novel is a rich, emotionally layered story about two talented teenage ice-skaters learning to balance life on and off the ice — and also, a lot of deliciously detailed food.
by Alethea Kontis

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