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May 5 update on COVID-19 in MN: 455 dead; big hits to state budget, economy

May 5 update on COVID-19 in MN: 455 dead; big hits to state budget, economy

Major stories from Tuesday: Minnesota faces a $2.4 billion deficit tied to COVID-19’s economic fallout; elective surgeries and dentistry can resume; new highs in deaths, current hospitalizations and ICU cases, but we’re not near the peak.
by MPR News Staff

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Mpls. chefs, writer nominated for James Beard Awards

Mpls. chefs, writer nominated for James Beard Awards

Three have been named finalists for the Best Chef: Midwest, and one for the Outstanding Pastry Chef category in the 2020 James Beard Awards.
by MPR News Staff

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More PFAS foam found in Twin Cities' Battle Creek

More PFAS foam found in Twin Cities' Battle Creek

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is advising people to keep away from foam in the east Twin Cities metro-area creek, after samples of it have again tested positive for elevated levels of the chemicals known as PFAS.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Prince guitar, McCartney Beatles lyrics come up for auction

Prince guitar, McCartney Beatles lyrics come up for auction

Julien's Auctions announced Monday that the auction taking place June 19 and 20 in Beverly Hills, Calif., and online will include a 1984 blue "cloud" guitar custom-made for Prince that he played in his prime period just after "Purple Rain." A purple suit, a pendant and a pair of boots from Prince will be for sale, too.
by The Associated Press

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May 4 update on COVID-19 in MN: 428 deaths; bars, eateries suffer 'monumental hit'

May 4 update on COVID-19 in MN: 428 deaths; bars, eateries suffer 'monumental hit'

The latest numbers come as the state lifted some curbs on retailers but still left bars and restaurants takeout-only. A top hospitality executive warned that more than half those businesses could go under permanently in the next two months.
by MPR News Staff

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As pandemic closes doors, Minnesota creamery charts path to open new ones

As pandemic closes doors, Minnesota creamery charts path to open new ones

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt various supply chains in Minnesota, some farmers and small business owners are getting creative and adapting to the changing conditions. In some cases, a major pivot has opened new doors in getting products to the masses.
by Mike Moen and Emily Bright

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Native nonprofit expands Minnesota farm, aims to scale up crop production amid pandemic

Native nonprofit expands Minnesota farm, aims to scale up crop production amid pandemic

Dream of Wild Health has expanded its farm in Hugo, Minn., from 10 to 30 acres, and they plan to scale up production as they work to prepare the newly acquired land, which was previously conventionally farmed, for organic farming.
by Emily Bright

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May 3 update on COVID-19 in MN: Death toll passes 400, 6,663 positive cases

May 3 update on COVID-19 in MN: Death toll passes 400, 6,663 positive cases

Authorities were monitoring growing COVID-19 hot spots in Minnesota this weekend, as the number of cases continued to rise amid increased testing. The death toll rose by 24 on Sunday, for a total of 419 Minnesota residents who have died from COVID-19 since the pandemic began.
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