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Minnesota is loosening its COVID-19 restrictions. Here's what you need to know

Minnesota is loosening its COVID-19 restrictions. Here's what you need to know

Under the new order, restaurants, bars, places of worship, hair salons, fitness centers and places like theaters and bowling alleys will be allowed to operate indoors and outdoors at limited capacity.
by Dan Kraker, Nancy Yang, Brian Bakst and Nina Moini

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36.5 million have filed for unemployment in 8 weeks

36.5 million have filed for unemployment in 8 weeks

Nearly 3 million people filed for unemployment benefits last week, the Labor Department said. It's the latest grim sign of the economic damage from the coronavirus crisis.
by Avie Schneider

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With school buildings closed, children's mental health is suffering

With school buildings closed, children's mental health is suffering

A top pediatrician calls for reopening schools as soon as possible because of the negative impact the shutdown is having on students' learning and mental health.
by Anya Kamenetz

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State begins rapid testing of all residents, staff of long-term care homes with COVID-19

State begins rapid testing of all residents, staff of long-term care homes with COVID-19

Teams of public health personnel and Minnesota National Guard medics will perform targeted, but in-depth testing in about 20 long-term care facilities throughout the state beginning on Thursday. 
by Peter Cox

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Businesses want to reopen, but how to do it safely?

Businesses want to reopen, but how to do it safely?

More businesses see relief as Gov. Tim Walz’ stay-at-home order lapses on Monday. For the rest, bars, restaurants and salons among them, a possible restart date of June 1 offers some hope, but how exactly business will be conducted is still a question.
by Nina Moini

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May 14 update on COVID-19 in MN: 663 dead; 'need for vigilance' remains

May 14 update on COVID-19 in MN: 663 dead; 'need for vigilance' remains

A day after Gov. Tim Walz unveiled plans to end his stay-at-home order, state health officials on Thursday implored Minnesotans to self-regulate their behavior as they start to gather again in small groups and head back to stores.
by MPR News Staff

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Fear of contracting coronavirus propels some smokers to quit

Fear of contracting coronavirus propels some smokers to quit

Increasing evidence suggests people who smoke are more likely to become severely ill and die from COVID-19 than nonsmokers. Some people are using that as inspiration to quit.
by April Dembosky

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