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The number of identified COVID-19 cases is increasing in Minnesota, especially as the number of completed tests increases. 

Meanwhile, officials are deciding how quickly to reopen the state. Gov. Tim Walz recently lifted

allowed elective surgeries and dental procedures to proceed.

27 more deaths; state budget to take big hit

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On Wednesday, host Kerri Miller spoke with the Minnesota Department of Health’s director of infectious diseases and epidemiology and a doctor from Hennepin Healthcare about how the state has dealt with the pandemic so far and what may be down the road in addressing the state’s testing and treatment needs.

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Minnesota’s stay-at-home order has been extended, but some restrictions have been loosened. As the state moves toward reopening for business, we turn to a guest from the Minnesota Department of Health and a doctor to look at how the state has responded so far and what’s ahead in terms of testing and treatment needs.

A check-in on Minnesota and its response to the coronavirus pandemic

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A check-in on Minnesota and its response to the coronavirus pandemic

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