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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.

April 18 update on COVID-19 in MN: Cases spike in SW Minnesota; statewide death toll now at 121

April 18 update on COVID-19 in MN: Cases spike in SW Minnesota; statewide death toll now at 121

Minnesota health officials said Saturday that 10 more people in the state have died from COVID-19, bringing the statewide death toll to 121. Meanwhile, more than 140 new confirmed cases were reported Saturday — including a spike in southwestern Minnesota’s Nobles County.
by MPR News Staff

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Photos: Pro-Trump protesters urge Gov. Walz to 'Liberate Minnesota'

Photos: Pro-Trump protesters urge Gov. Walz to 'Liberate Minnesota'

Hundreds of protesters gathered in front of the governor’s residence in St. Paul Friday afternoon, calling for Gov. Tim Walz to reopen the economy and lift his stay-at-home order. The rally came shortly after President Trump urged his supporters to defy Walz’s order, tweeting “Liberate Minnesota!”
by Evan Frost

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`LIBERATE!': Trump pushes states to lift virus restrictions

`LIBERATE!': Trump pushes states to lift virus restrictions

“LIBERATE MINNESOTA!” “LIBERATE MICHIGAN!” “LIBERATE VIRGINIA,” the president said in a tweet-storm in which he also lashed out at New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for criticizing the federal response. Cuomo “should spend more time `doing' and less time `complaining,'” the president said.
by The Associated Press

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Trump defends testing capacity despite experts' warnings

Trump defends testing capacity despite experts' warnings

President Trump on Friday said states are well equipped to adequately test for COVID-19, a position that has been contradicted by state leaders and health care experts.
by Alana Wise

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A primer on protective masks

A primer on protective masks

In an effort to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, lots of people are busy making masks. 3M is trying to keep up with the demand for the N95 respirator mask. The University of Minnesota is designing and planning to manufacture an alternative to the N95. And ordinary citizens are making their own homemade masks.
by Jim Bickal and Angela Davis

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The power of music during challenging times

The power of music during challenging times

Music is one tool people are using to connect during social distancing. We explore the power of music and talk with listeners to create the ultimate playlist.
by Kerri Miller, Marcheta Fornoff and Breann Schossow

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Giving, saving, bills: How Minnesotans are spending their stimulus checks

Giving, saving, bills: How Minnesotans are spending their stimulus checks

MPR News asked Minnesotans what they’re going to do with their federal coronavirus stimulus money, and you responded in droves — we received well over 100 replies to queries on our website and on Twitter.
by Mark Zdechlik

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COVID-19 cases confirmed at SW Minn. pork processing plant

COVID-19 cases confirmed at SW Minn. pork processing plant

The JBS Pork processing plant is Worthington’s largest employer, with a workforce of more than 2,000. State officials said that at least seven people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 are associated with the plant.
by MPRNews Staff and Hannah Yang

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Singing surgeon: Mayo's Dr. Elvis cuts EP to aid COVID-19 fund

Singing surgeon: Mayo's Dr. Elvis cuts EP to aid COVID-19 fund

Two years after becoming an unlikely singing sensation, the 34-year-old doctor with a golden voice is releasing his first-ever EP on Friday and all the proceeds will be donated to The Center of Disaster Philanthropy COVID-19 Response Fund.
by The Associated Press

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