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Stories from October 5, 2020

70s return; a shot at 80 degrees Friday

70s return; a shot at 80 degrees Friday

Mild bias likely to continue through most of October.
by Paul Huttner

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Minnesota drivers can soon take permit exam at home

Minnesota drivers can soon take permit exam at home

Starting this week, would-be Minnesota drivers hoping to get a learner’s permit will be able to take the knowledge test online. The move is aimed at relieving the long lines and six- to eight-week wait times people are experiencing at exam stations across the state during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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Fairview closing two St. Paul hospitals as COVID toll grows

Fairview is closing two St. Paul hospitals, closing 16 clinics and eliminating 900 jobs as the COVID toll grows among health providers. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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CDC acknowledges coronavirus can spread via airborne transmission

CDC acknowledges coronavirus can spread via airborne transmission

People with COVID-19 can infect others even if they are more than 6 feet apart. In updated guidance, the CDC acknowledges airborne transmission can occur, especially in poorly ventilated spaces.
by Maria Godoy

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Pence heads to Utah for campaign as Trump continues COVID-19 treatment

Pence heads to Utah for campaign as Trump continues COVID-19 treatment

The vice president gave remarks for the first time since the president test positive. President Trump is set to leave the hospital later Monday; Pence said he spoke to Trump, who "sounded great."
by Alana Wise

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Minneapolis restaurant quarantines 13 who worked Trump event

Minneapolis restaurant quarantines 13 who worked Trump event

Thirteen staff members from an iconic Minneapolis steakhouse were quarantining after the restaurant catered a fundraiser attended by President Donald Trump during his visit to Minnesota last week, the restaurant said Monday.
by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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Fair housing process that President Trump criticized is underway in the Twin Cities

Fair housing process that President Trump criticized is underway in the Twin Cities

President Donald Trump said an Obama-era fair housing rule made suburbs less safe and hurt property values. But it largely offered clarification on a reporting process that’s underway now in the seven-county Twin Cities metro area. Here’s a look at the report and how you can give feedback.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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10% of global population may have contracted the coronavirus, WHO says

10% of global population may have contracted the coronavirus, WHO says

Despite the high numbers of cases, most of the world's population is still vulnerable to getting infected and this pandemic is far from over, the WHO's head of emergencies Dr. Michael Ryan says.
by Jason Beaubien

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Americans are drinking 14% more often during pandemic, study finds

Americans are drinking 14% more often during pandemic, study finds

The study compared drinking habits of adults age 30-80 with their habits a year earlier. The study found the increase is most pronounced among women, for whom days with heavy drinking spiked by 41 percent.
by Reese Oxner

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Windy Monday generating plenty of wind power in Minnesota

Strong winds Monday may be messing up your hair. They are also producing a lot of electricity from Minnesota’s wind turbines.
by Paul Huttner

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Teachers, parents, districts at odds over learning scenarios

Teachers, parents, districts at odds over learning scenarios

Most Minnesota students are receiving remote instruction five days a week or are getting a mix of virtual and in-person learning. The lapse in child care support for families means many parents are pushing back and scrambling to figure out their own solutions. This has put them at odds with some educators who say they still don't feel safe returning to school buildings.  
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Fairview to shut Bethesda, St. Joseph's hospitals in St. Paul

Fairview to shut Bethesda, St. Joseph's hospitals in St. Paul

Fairview Health Services said it lost $163 million in the first six months of this year, and the pandemic has exacerbated its financial challenges.
by Matt Sepic

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How are religious leaders guiding their congregations through the election?

How are religious leaders guiding their congregations through the election?

Does a person's religion decide their politics? Or is it the other way around? Host Angela Davis tackles that chicken-or-egg question by talking with pastors about how they’re handling this contentious election with their congregations, as well as a social scientist who studies the intersection of religion and politics.
by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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Cities declare racism a health crisis, but some doubt impact

Cities declare racism a health crisis, but some doubt impact

Local leaders say formally acknowledging the role racism plays not just in health care but in housing, the environment, policing and food access is a bold step, especially when it wasn't always a common notion among public health experts. But what the declarations do to address systemic inequalities vary widely, with skeptics saying they are merely symbolic.
by The Associated Press

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How long will Trump be quarantined?

How long will Trump be quarantined?

President Donald Trump spent the weekend in the hospital after testing positive for COVID-19, a development that added a new layer of chaos to an already turbulent 2020 contest just one month before Election Day. Never before has a first-term president suffered such a serious health setback so close to an election.
by The Associated Press

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An extended pattern of warmer weather begins

After the hard freeze much of Minnesota saw Sunday morning, temperatures have rebounded significantly, and the rest of the week remains warmer.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Police: 3 killed in crash during Minneapolis police chase

Three people have died after a stolen vehicle in which they were riding crashed while being chased by police in Minneapolis early Monday, authorities said.
by The Associated Press

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White House struggles to explain, contain its own spiraling COVID crisis

White House struggles to explain, contain its own spiraling COVID crisis

Five days after President Donald Trump tested positive for the coronavirus, and with the commander in chief hospitalized, the White House is struggling to show it has the situation under control.
by Ayesha Rascoe, Tamara Keith, Franco Ordoñez, Juana Summers and Mara Liasson

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Trump, still infectious, back at White House — without mask

Trump, still infectious, back at White House — without mask

President Donald Trump staged a dramatic return to the White House Monday night after leaving the military hospital where he has been receiving an unprecedented level of care for COVID-19. He immediately ignited a new controversy by declaring that despite his illness the nation should not fear the virus that has killed more than 210,000 Americans — and then he entered the White House without a protective mask.
by The Associated Press

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Warmer weather returns Monday

After Minnesota’s recent colder weather, temperatures rise Monday under widespread sunshine.
by Nicole Mitchell

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MN adds nearly 2,500 more confirmed COVID-19 cases over the weekend

Sunday was the fourth day in a row that Minnesota saw an increase of more than 1,000 cases. This is an MPR News morning update for October 5, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis recalls history of secrecy on presidential health

Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis recalls history of secrecy on presidential health

Few occasions of historical importance have been so shrouded in mystery — and even outright deception — as the health emergencies of world leaders. Here are some of the more egregious examples.
by Ron Elving

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Facebook keeps data secret, letting conservative bias claims persist

Facebook keeps data secret, letting conservative bias claims persist

Conservatives accuse Facebook of being biased against right-wing views, but engagement data tells a different story. The most popular content on Facebook, though, remains a secret.
by Bobby Allyn

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Vote on Minnesota Supreme Court seat overshadowed by other races

Vote on Minnesota Supreme Court seat overshadowed by other races

There’s a relatively quiet campaign underway for the Minnesota Supreme Court. Even though it’s a statewide election, many fewer Minnesotans are expected to vote on it than will vote for president.
by Tim Pugmire

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How Trump's coronavirus infection changes the campaign's final weeks

How Trump's coronavirus infection changes the campaign's final weeks

Vice President Mike Pence and other top Trump surrogates will hold in-person campaign events during a tour through key swing states. Democratic nominee Joe Biden will travel to Florida on Monday.
by Barbara Sprunt

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