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April 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: 143 dead; Walz cites good talk with Trump

April 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: 143 dead; Walz cites good talk with Trump

Gov. Tim Walz fielded a wide range of COVID-19 questions Monday, from virus testing to food safety to a weekend talk with President Trump. His comments came hours after JBS, Worthington’s largest employer, said the virus is forcing it to temporarily shut its massive hog processing plant.
by MPR News Staff

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Small businesses race to get financial help amid pandemic — but will it be enough to survive?

Small businesses race to get financial help amid pandemic — but will it be enough to survive?

Small businesses across Minnesota have been approved for $9 billion dollars in paycheck protection plan loans. Now, they’re trying to figure out how they can best use the money to try to survive the COVID-19 crisis.
by Martin Moylan

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North Dakota researchers look for ways drones can help in a pandemic

North Dakota researchers look for ways drones can help in a pandemic

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, researchers in Grand Forks are testing drones as a way to check people’s temperatures from a distance, quickly sanitize playgrounds, and deliver medical supplies.
by Dan Gunderson

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White House defends testing capacity as governors ask for more

White House defends testing capacity as governors ask for more

At a briefing of his task force Sunday, President Trump said his administration would have a call with governors and the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Monday to discuss how to increase coronavirus testing capacity in states.
by James Doubek

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Evolving coronavirus aid package offers billions for hospitals, testing

Evolving coronavirus aid package offers billions for hospitals, testing

The Trump administration and Congress are nearing an agreement as early as Sunday on an aid package of up to $450 billion to boost a small-business loan program that has run out of money and add funds for hospitals and COVID-19 testing.
by The Associated Press

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April 19 update on COVID-19 in MN: Death toll rises to 134

April 19 update on COVID-19 in MN: Death toll rises to 134

Minnesota health officials announced Sunday that 13 more people in the state have died from COVID-19, bringing the statewide death toll to 134. Meanwhile, 143 new confirmed cases were reported Sunday — the third consecutive day with at least 140 new cases.
by MPR News Staff

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How to help the people who (used to) help you

How to help the people who (used to) help you

Social distancing has people doing more of their own cooking and cleaning and getting family to cut their hair. That's left domestic workers, waiters, hair stylists and many others out of work.
by Jerome Socolovsky

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Week in review: Minnesota's top stories and looking ahead

Week in review: Minnesota's top stories and looking ahead

In this new feature, we pulled together the top headlines from last week so you can stay up-to-date during the pandemic. And we offer up what you can expect in the coming week.
by Chris Graves

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