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Experts: Virus numbers could be erratic after Thanksgiving
The coronavirus testing numbers that have guided much of the nation's response to the pandemic are likely to be erratic over the next week or so, experts said Friday, as fewer people get tested during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend and testing sites observe shorter hours.
Nov. 26 update COVID-19 in MN: A difficult Thanksgiving for many
Minnesota’s reported the deaths of 918 people with COVID-19 so far this month. With the state averaging a record 52 deaths a day over the past seven days and 1,800 people still hospitalized with the disease, it could be a tough Thanksgiving in many households.
Minnesota college students reflect on the semester, Thanksgiving holiday
Thanksgiving presents a tough decision this year for many college students. Some schools are asking students living on campus to head home, while others are asking them to stay. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with two college freshmen about how they’re spending the holiday, and what this semester has been like.
With hunger on rise, Walz says food relief is 'hand up' not 'handout'
The food relief group Second Harvest Heartland estimates that 1 in 8 Minnesotans, including 20 percent of children, don't know where their next meal is coming from. Walz said he’s hoping to reach a deal with legislators on a COVID-19 aid package as early as next week.
Sababta khasab kaaga dhigeysa inaad ku dedaasho joojinta faafidda COVID-19
Kiisaska COVID-19 ayaa ku soo badanaya meelo badan oo gobolka ka mid ah, oo khubarada caafimaadka waxay ka walaacayaan in uusan xaalku waxba iska beddeleyn haddii aysan dadku raacin talooyinka iyo shuruudaha la iska rabo oo ah sida lagu badbaadi karo.
See you online: How to 'gather' digitally
State policy makers and health officials are urging Minnesotans refrain from social gatherings for the next few weeks. Though you and your loved ones may not be able to get together in person, you can still “gather” virtually. Here are a few different online activities you can do while staying safe at home.