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Stay-at-home order goes into effect in Wisconsin

Starting Wednesday morning, nonessential businesses are closed and residents must largely stay home in Wisconsin. That's by order of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Spain's coronavirus deaths leap, now second only to Italy

Spain's coronavirus deaths leap, now second only to Italy

The death toll in Spain from the coronavirus shot up by more than 700 on Wednesday, surpassing China and is now second only to Italy as the pandemic spread rapidly in Europe.
by The Associated Press

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'Buckle it up': Walz orders MN to 'stay at home' to curb virus spread

'Buckle it up': Walz orders MN to 'stay at home' to curb virus spread

The order isn’t a complete lockdown and it allows essential activities and services to continue, the governor said. People will be allowed to exercise outdoors and visit the grocery store, for example, with proper social distancing. Walz asked Minnesotans to “buckle it up for a few more weeks.”
by MPR News Staff

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‘I don’t have the virus’: Asian Americans in Minnesota confront a COVID-19 backlash

‘I don’t have the virus’: Asian Americans in Minnesota confront a COVID-19 backlash

Asian Minnesotans say they’re facing increased hostility amid the COVID-19 crisis. Incidents range from name-calling to other forms of discrimination that appear to blame Asian Americans for the spread of the disease.
by Riham Feshir and Hannah Yang

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I’m Asian American in rural Minnesota and have felt the sting of pandemic-fueled racism

I’m Asian American in rural Minnesota and have felt the sting of pandemic-fueled racism

As an MPR News reporter based in southwest Minnesota, it’s my job to tell the stories of the region. But in my small, largely white community, I do worry that some see me as nothing more than an embodiment of COVID-19.
by Hannah Yang

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White House, Senate agree to $2 trillion coronavirus rescue package

White House, Senate agree to $2 trillion coronavirus rescue package

The deal means Congress could be close to passing a deal and it comes after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Republicans and Democrats had closed the gap on their differences.
by Scott Neuman

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Legislature to meet again under COVID-19 restrictions

Legislature to meet again under COVID-19 restrictions

As Minnesota lawmakers prepare to vote on additional measures to respond to COVID-19, they know there will be fewer of them at the Capitol and they will be farther apart than usual.
by Brian Bakst

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Fitness enthusiasts think outside the gym during coronavirus

Fitness enthusiasts think outside the gym during coronavirus

As many people are self-isolating or maintaining social distance during the coronavirus outbreak, some are turning to online classes or getting outside to exercise. Fitness centers and workout companies are stepping up the number of online classes and offering some free of charge.
by The Associated Press

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