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COVID-19: Coverage of the pandemic from MPR News

The latest news, resources, guides and tips to help you stay up to date on the coronavirus pandemic.

After taking tough measures, Fond du Lac band has first COVID-19 cases

After taking tough measures, Fond du Lac band has first COVID-19 cases

After months of trying to keep the coronavirus at bay, the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has confirmed the first two positive COVID-19 cases on its reservation in northeastern Minnesota.
by Dan Kraker

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Will telemedicine be the new norm in Minnesota?

Will telemedicine be the new norm in Minnesota?

Telemedicine or telehealth is not new, but the pandemic has caused health care systems to rapidly pivot to online doctor’s visits. How is it going and is it here to stay?
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Duluth schools recommend combination of in-person and distance learning

Duluth schools recommend combination of in-person and distance learning

Duluth schools officials are recommending that elementary students start the year in school, with older students attending class primarily online. The school board meets Thursday to consider the proposal.
by Dan Kraker

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During COVID-19, a growing interest in recycling food waste at home

During COVID-19, a growing interest in recycling food waste at home

With interest in organics recycling programs growing, the pandemic has highlighted Minnesota’s need for more compost sites to handle food waste.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Aug. 5 update on COVID-19 in MN: 9 more deaths; 629 new cases

Aug. 5 update on COVID-19 in MN: 9 more deaths; 629 new cases

Wednesday’s numbers show daily deaths remain in the single digits, with the number of people currently hospitalized dipping after trending up for weeks.
by MPR News Staff

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Wanted: Young people to work the polls this November

Wanted: Young people to work the polls this November

Election officials fear a massive shortage of poll workers for the general election as older people opt out of their normal election-year service due to concerns over the coronavirus.
by Barbara Sprunt

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'Too many are selfish': U.S. nears 5 million virus cases

'Too many are selfish': U.S. nears 5 million virus cases

The U.S. is approaching 5 million confirmed cases of the coronavirus, far outpacing other countries. The reasons are obvious: Americans are resisting taking steps to avoid getting infected. 
by The Associated Press

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