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Marner Saw, a leader in Minnesota's Karen community, died Friday from complications of COVID-19. "He helped hundreds of refugee families start a new life in Minnesota and become citizens," the Karen Organization of Minnesota said.
Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Number of new cases, tests remain high in the state
Minnesota reported more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for a fourth consecutive day Sunday. But the recent high case numbers are largely driven by high testing volumes, and key metrics such as hospitalizations and the positivity rate have improved in recent days.
Trump declares 'I get it' about coronavirus, then briefly leaves hospital
President Donald Trump declared, “I get it,” in a message to the nation Sunday evening before briefly leaving the hospital to salute cheering supporters from his motorcade. The surprising move raised new questions about his understanding of the deadly coronavirus.
Wisconsin health officials on Saturday said the state set a single-day record for COVID-19 cases, with nearly 2,900 positive tests. Minnesota saw fewer than half that number of new cases while running twice as many tests.
Three Minnesota congressmen are facing backlash over taking a commercial flight home from Washington, D.C., on Friday night just two days after they shared Air Force One with President Donald Trump.
Trump is taking remdesivir. Here's how it works to control the coronavirus
President Donald Trump is being treated with remdesivir, an antiviral drug. While the drug hasn't been formally approved by the Food and Drug Administration, it was authorized for emergency use in May for treating hospitalized patients with the coronavirus.
Michigan Supreme Court rules against governor's emergency powers
The Michigan Supreme Court said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lacked the authority to extend a state of emergency past April 30. Whitmer had cited two state laws in extending her emergency declarations.
Timeline: What we know about President Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis
President Trump tweeted early Friday morning that he tested positive for the coronavirus. But questions remain about what exactly happened before and after — when the president was first diagnosed, and exactly what treatment he received and when.
North Carolina Senate race upended by sexting, virus diagnosis
North Carolina's intensively competitive and expensive U.S. Senate race has been upended by personal and health disruptions that sent sharp tremors and uncertainty through the campaigns and an electorate already casting ballots.