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Stories from April 18, 2020

Reinstate? Reassign? Navy to decide fate of fired captain

Reinstate? Reassign? Navy to decide fate of fired captain

The Navy’s top admiral will soon decide the fate of the aircraft carrier captain who was fired after pleading for commanders to move faster to safeguard his coronavirus-infected crew on the USS Theodore Roosevelt.
by The Associated Press

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Cooler on Sunday, but less windy; a shot at 70 next Wednesday

Cooler on Sunday, but less windy; a shot at 70 next Wednesday

It’ll be back to the 50s on Sunday, but most areas will have plenty of sunshine. We have your Sunday forecast details and a look at some mild days in the coming week. We also have an update on the flooding that continues along portions of the Red River.
by Ron Trenda

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Governors across the U.S. feel heat to reopen from protesters, president

Governors across the U.S. feel heat to reopen from protesters, president

Governors eager to rescue their economies and feeling heat from President Trump are moving to ease restrictions meant to control the spread of the coronavirus, even as new hot spots emerge and experts warn that moving too fast could prove disastrous.
by The Associated Press

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Who's hit hardest by COVID-19? Why obesity, stress and race all matter

Who's hit hardest by COVID-19? Why obesity, stress and race all matter

Data shows people with certain chronic conditions are more likely to get severe COVID-19 symptoms. Why are they hit harder and what explains the disease's disproportionate affect on African Americans?
by Allison Aubrey

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COVID-19 cases spike in southwestern Minnesota

The largest number of newly confirmed coronavirus cases in Minnesota is in Hennepin County. But Nobles County in southwestern Minnesota has seen confirmed cases increase drastically. MPR News update for April 18, 2020. Hosted by Jon Collins.

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Canada, U.S. extend border restrictions for another 30 days

Canada, U.S. extend border restrictions for another 30 days

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday the U.S. and Canada have agreed to keep their border closed to nonessential travel for another 30 days, and he said it will be undoubtedly longer before the restriction is removed.
by The Associated Press

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Saturday the warmest day of the weekend; a shot at 70 next Wednesday

Temperatures will creep above 60 in parts of Minnesota Saturday afternoon, but Sunday’s highs will be cooler. We have your weekend forecast details, including which areas may see some showers. Several very mild days are in the forecast for the coming week.
by Ron Trenda

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Officials implore Tyson to close Iowa pork plant amid virus outbreak

Officials implore Tyson to close Iowa pork plant amid virus outbreak

More than a dozen Iowa elected officials on Friday implored Tyson Fresh Meats to close its Waterloo pork processing plant, saying the coronavirus is spreading among workers and is endangering both employees and the surrounding community.
by The Associated Press

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April 18 update on COVID-19 in MN: Cases spike in SW Minnesota; statewide death toll now at 121

April 18 update on COVID-19 in MN: Cases spike in SW Minnesota; statewide death toll now at 121

Minnesota health officials said Saturday that 10 more people in the state have died from COVID-19, bringing the statewide death toll to 121. Meanwhile, more than 140 new confirmed cases were reported Saturday — including a spike in southwestern Minnesota’s Nobles County.
by MPR News Staff

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Some areas reach the 60s Saturday afternoon; a bit cooler on Sunday

This will be the warmest day since last Saturday. Highs retreat a bit on Sunday, but at least we won’t be dealing with snow. We have details on your weekend weather.
by Ron Trenda

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'Apsara Engine' doesn't break the graphic novel rules — it ignores them

'Apsara Engine' doesn't break the graphic novel rules — it ignores them

Bishakh Som's new comics collection is uncanny and hard to categorize — science-fictiony, mythic and humanistic, without making any particular assumptions about where humans as a species are going.
by Etelka Lehoczky

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Photos: Pro-Trump protesters urge Gov. Walz to 'Liberate Minnesota'

Photos: Pro-Trump protesters urge Gov. Walz to 'Liberate Minnesota'

Hundreds of protesters gathered in front of the governor’s residence in St. Paul Friday afternoon, calling for Gov. Tim Walz to reopen the economy and lift his stay-at-home order. The rally came shortly after President Trump urged his supporters to defy Walz’s order, tweeting “Liberate Minnesota!”
by Evan Frost

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