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Parts of U.S. could relax some coronavirus mitigation before May, Trump says
Trump teased that some states might be able to re-open in some form or change their practices before May 1. But he said federal guidelines on social distancing would stay in effect until then.
As unity wanes, Minnesota lawmakers advance new COVID-19 bill
The Minnesota Legislature muscled through additional bills to respond to COVID-19, but the harmony seen earlier in the state’s fight with the coronavirus pandemic has eroded.
How are Minnesota’s growers and grocers keeping food safe and in supply
Empty shelves in grocery stores are adding to the anxiety about food scarcity. But grocers and growers are telling Minnesotans that America is not running out of food. On Wednesday at 11 a.m., we check in with those keeping our food safe and in good supply.
In a mess of COVID-19 feelings, don’t overlook grief
We're in a global pandemic, and a lot of us are feeling scared right now. But there are many other emotions wrapped up in there, too.
Takeaways from Wisconsin’s primary election during a pandemic
In a move decided by the U.S. Supreme Court, Wisconsin held its primary election during a global pandemic. We turn to a journalist who covered the election to look at results and what may be ahead if the pandemic continues into the fall.
Fact check: Trump doesn't have the authority to order states to 'reopen'
The president asserted that he has "total" authority to order states to reopen the businesses they closed to limit spread of the coronavirus. Constitutional law experts disagree.
In MN, enforcement of pollution laws goes on —  with a few exceptions
The state Pollution Control Agency said it’s still requiring industries, farms and other entities with air, water or waste permits to follow state environmental regulations. But it’s also granting leeway in meeting some of those requirements, prompting some environmental groups to call for more transparency.