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Number of COVID-19 cases in Minnesota grows to 21

Number of COVID-19 cases in Minnesota grows to 21

The Minnesota Department of Health on Saturday reported that 21 Minnesotans have now tested positive for COVID-19, up from 14 on Friday.
by MPR News Staff

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Apple temporarily shuts stores worldwide to fight virus

Apple temporarily shuts stores worldwide to fight virus

Tech giant Apple is closing its stores outside of China for two weeks and will only sell online as part of efforts to fight the global viral pandemic.
by The Associated Press

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House passes aid bill after Trump declares national emergency

House passes aid bill after Trump declares national emergency

The House approved legislation early Saturday to provide direct relief to Americans suffering physically, financially and emotionally from the coronavirus pandemic. Passage came after President Trump had declared the outbreak a national emergency, freeing up money and resources to fight it, and threw his support behind the congressional aid package.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota Opera postpones premiere of 'Edward Tulane' due to coronavirus

Minnesota Opera postpones premiere of 'Edward Tulane' due to coronavirus

Opera leader says the organization found itself in a precarious balance as it weighed going ahead or shutting down a production, years in the making.
by Euan Kerr

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How 'Med City' prepares for pandemic

How 'Med City' prepares for pandemic

In Rochester, a city dominated by health care, health and local officials are facing some unique challenges when it comes to preparing for COVID-19.
by Catharine Richert

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Coronavirus symptoms: Defining mild, moderate and severe

Coronavirus symptoms: Defining mild, moderate and severe

These designations are often used to describe a patient's COVID-19 symptoms. At this stage of the outbreak, there aren't standard definitions, but there are preliminary guidelines.
by Fran Kritz and Pien Huang

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Wisconsin governor orders all public schools to close

Wisconsin governor orders all public schools to close

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is ordering all public schools in the state to close in hopes of slowing the spread of the new coronavirus. The governor's drastic move Friday will affect nearly a million students and their families.
by The Associated Press

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Coronavirus and parenting: What you need to know now

Coronavirus and parenting: What you need to know now

The coronavirus is raising a lot of questions for parents, from how to talk to children about it to weathering school closures to screen time strategies when you're home with little ones.
by Cory Turner and Anya Kamenetz

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