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Snow reports from southern Minnesota
Here's a roundup of snow reports from southern Minnesota and surrounding states, as relayed by the National Weather Service through 8 p.m. Sunday. Elgin, Minn., was in the top spot with 10.8 inches.
Minnesota libraries offer contactless curbside pickup to serve readers
Libraries across Minnesota remain closed to the public, but some have started offering contactless curbside pickup for patrons looking for a fresh influx of reading material.
Spring storm brings heavy snow to southern Minnesota
Heavy snow caused treacherous driving conditions for those who had to travel in southern Minnesota on Sunday. The National Weather Service reported snow totals nearing a foot in parts of the region as of Sunday night.
April 12 update on COVID-19 in MN: Largest one-day increase in confirmed cases; death toll now 70
The Minnesota Department of Health reported Sunday that the COVID-19 death toll in Minnesota has increased to 70, while the total number of confirmed cases saw its largest one-day increase so far in Minnesota.
April 11 update on COVID-19 in MN: Death toll in Minnesota rises to 64
The Minnesota Department of Health reported Saturday that the COVID-19 death toll in Minnesota has increased to 64, while the total number of confirmed cases has increased to 1,427. That's up from 57 deaths and 1,336 confirmed cases on Friday.
Renovation during isolation
Anecdotal reports suggest millions of Americans are tackling home renovations now that they are stuck there. Got a question about how to proceed with your project? We’ve got answers.
April 10 update on COVID-19 in MN: 57 dead; possible only 1 percent of cases found
As deaths and cases continued to climb, health officials on Friday made it clear that the 1,336 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Minnesota might reflect as little as 1 percent of all the cases in the state right now.
St. Louis Park church uses 'buddy system' so older members may worship
In addition to putting services on web conference, many older members of the around 80-person congregation at Peace Presbyterian receive worship through an older technology — the telephone.