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April 30, 2020 5:30 AM

April 30 update on COVID-19 in MN: 343 dead; Walz tweaks, extends stay-home order

Gov. Tim Walz unveiled a plan Thursday that extends his stay-at-home order and keeps bars and restaurants takeout-only until May 18. It also let retailers and other businesses offer curbside pickup of purchases, a move he said would put up to 30,000 Minnesotans back to work.

by MPR News Staff

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April 30, 2020 5:19 AM

Northern Minn. companies step in to help fill PPE shortage

Hospitals and clinics have struggled to get enough personal protective equipment, or PPE, since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Duluth, and across the state, local companies have retooled to manufacture masks, face shields, and other equipment to help meet that shortfall.

by Dan Kraker

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April 30, 2020 4:00 AM

Coronavirus pandemic complicates getting groceries with SNAP

Most SNAP benefit recipients need to shop in person — a problem for those at high risk for COVID-19.

by Naomi Gingold

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April 30, 2020 4:00 AM

How does PPE get to Minnesota health workers who need it?

Many hospitals and clinics are struggling to get the personal protective equipment they need to protect health care workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. MPR News has been digging into the factors driving the shortage, what’s being done about it and the impact it’s having on health care workers. Here’s what we learned.

by Kirsti Marohn

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April 30, 2020 4:00 AM

Walz decision on stay-at-home order due Thursday

Gov. Tim Walz must decide whether to extend limits on nonessential travel and business operations past Sunday night. He’s gradually allowed more exceptions, though he’s taking a longer view on bars and spectator sports.

by Brian Bakst

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April 29, 2020 7:04 PM

Antiviral drug remdesivir shows promise for treating coronavirus in NIH study

The preliminary results found that hospitalized patients who received remdesivir recovered 31 percent faster. Dr. Anthony Fauci hailed the findings as "quite good news."

by Laurel Wamsley and Carmel Wroth

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April 29, 2020 6:47 PM

Duluth projecting 'absolutely catastrophic' budget shortfall

The city’s coronavirus response and an expected drop in tax revenue could put the city $38 million in the red. That represents about 40 percent of its general fund.

by Tom Crann

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April 29, 2020 5:16 PM

MLB teams offer ticket refunds, credit for games not played

Minnesota Twins season ticket holders who have paid in full will receive credit plus an additional 15 percent. Single-game buyers will receive a credit or can use the Twins' website to request a refund.

by The Associated Press