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April 23, 2020 10:09 AM

Virus researchers cast doubt on theory of coronavirus lab accident

The Trump administration is investigating the theory that the virus leaked from a lab. Scientists who work with viruses say that's virtually impossible and point to transmission from an animal.

by Geoff Brumfiel and Emily Kwong

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April 23, 2020 7:35 AM

26 million jobs lost in just 5 weeks

The number of people forced out of work during the coronavirus lockdown keeps soaring. Last week, 4.4 million people filed for jobless benefits, boosting the total since last month to 26 million.

by Jim Zarroli and Avie Schneider

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April 23, 2020 5:35 AM

Trump didn't see it coming: Coronavirus deaths increased tenfold this month

A month ago, President Trump went on Fox and downplayed the potential lethality of the novel coronavirus and compared it to the seasonal flu.

by Domenico Montanaro and Elena Moore

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April 23, 2020 5:30 AM

April 23 update on COVID-19 in MN: 200 dead; more firms to reopen; State Fair doubts

As many as 100,000 manufacturing, industrial and office workers could be back on the job as soon as Monday, but public school buildings will stay closed — and there is serious doubt about this year’s Minnesota State Fair. Those were the key takeaways Thursday from Gov. Tim Walz.

by MPR News Staff

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April 23, 2020 5:00 AM

Minnesota's expanded testing plan: What you need to know

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced a statewide testing strategy Wednesday that he says is critical to reopening the state and protecting its most vulnerable.

by Catharine Richert

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April 23, 2020 4:01 AM

Europe's economy was hit hard too, but jobs didn't disappear like in the U.S.

Many governments, especially in European countries, are handling unemployment differently, paying companies to keep their workers on the payroll until the pandemic is over.

by Jim Zarroli

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April 23, 2020 4:00 AM

Patients weigh seeking care for conditions other than COVID-19

Thousands of Minnesotans have delayed surgeries and procedures because of COVID-19’s toll on the hospital system. But health officials are reminding Minnesotans they shouldn’t feel afraid to seek medical care.

by Nina Moini

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April 23, 2020 4:00 AM

Community alliance reassembles to battle COVID-19 fallout in north Minneapolis

The pandemic poses different challenges than the devastating tornado that inspired the formation of the Northside Community Response Team in 2011. African American community leaders say the crisis has forced them to figure out new ways of keeping their community connected, safe and healthy.

by Brandt Williams

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April 22, 2020 6:32 PM

Federal doctor says he was removed for resisting unproven coronavirus treatments

Dr. Richard Bright says he was removed from his post because of his "insistence" that the government spend funds on "safe and scientifically vetted solutions" to address the coronavirus.

by Benjamin Swasey

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April 22, 2020 5:39 PM

'I have nothing': A small business owner struggles without first round of funding

Kemi Lawani, owner of Bonita’s Extensions and Braids, was one of the many small business owners who didn’t receive any funding from the Small Business Association’s Paycheck Protection Program loans.

by Tarkor Zehn and Tom Crann

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