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Minnesota News

MPR News is your go-to source for Minnesota news and stories.

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'I didn't want him to feel alone': A daughter's complicated goodbye to her father

'I didn't want him to feel alone': A daughter's complicated goodbye to her father

Civil war scattered Mohamed Omer’s family more than 30 years ago. He spent his life trying to unscatter them. Just a few years after finally arriving in Minnesota, on April 29, he died of COVID-19.
by John Enger

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May 21 update on COVID-19 in MN: 809 dead; restrictions hurt, frustrations grow

May 21 update on COVID-19 in MN: 809 dead; restrictions hurt, frustrations grow

State health leaders faced growing questions over Minnesota’s COVID-19 strategy and the toll it’s taken on religious services, graduations and other life rituals. They acknowledged the cost but cautioned that moving too quickly could worsen the pain.
by MPR News Staff

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Walz to give state employees promised raise

Walz to give state employees promised raise

Lawmakers can only approve or reject the contracts, not modify them, Walz’s administration said Wednesday in a move certain to rile GOP leaders who wanted a hold on raises they view as unaffordable in the COVID-19 era.
by Brian Bakst

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Falcon Heights grounds homeowner's plan for a big front yard garden

Falcon Heights grounds homeowner's plan for a big front yard garden

Quentin Nguyen thought building a big, front yard garden would be a great community building experience. Some of his neighbors had other thoughts on the matter.

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Unemployment claims up — way up — among Asian Minnesotans

Unemployment claims up — way up — among Asian Minnesotans

At a time when Asian Americans are reporting experiences with bigoted abuse because of COVID-19, they’re also reporting a surge in unemployment. The trend has created uncertainty about how Asian-owned businesses will survive. 
by Riham Feshir

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May 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: Walz plan slow-walks bar, restaurant restarts

May 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: Walz plan slow-walks bar, restaurant restarts

In moves certain to see pushback, Gov. Tim Walz Wednesday unveiled plans to let bars and restaurants serve sit-down customers beginning June 1 — but only at outdoor tables. He loosened other curbs but wouldn’t put dates to when vital parts of daily life could resume.
by Brian Bakst

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Older Minnesotans sheltering at home need help, volunteers step up

Older Minnesotans sheltering at home need help, volunteers step up

Because the new coronavirus is especially dangerous for older adults and those with underlying health conditions, the need for services for those stuck in their homes has increased. Several nonprofits say more volunteers have come forward.
by Peter Cox

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May 19 update on COVID-19 in MN: 748 deaths; plan coming Wednesday for bars, eateries

May 19 update on COVID-19 in MN: 748 deaths; plan coming Wednesday for bars, eateries

The newest counts come as officials prepare to unveil a phase-in plan that would let people back into bars, restaurants and other public gathering places. That plan is set to be released Wednesday.
by MPR News Staff

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