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I’m Asian American in rural Minnesota and have felt the sting of pandemic-fueled racism
As an MPR News reporter based in southwest Minnesota, it’s my job to tell the stories of the region. But in my small, largely white community, I do worry that some see me as nothing more than an embodiment of COVID-19.
Favorable flood forecast gives relief to Fargo-Moorhead area
While leaders in Fargo and Moorhead have been taking steps to limit the coronavirus, it appears they won't have to deal with a significant flood on top of the pandemic.
Mass layoffs for MN science, children's museums amid coronavirus shutdown
The Minnesota Children’s Museum and the Science Museum of Minnesota said Tuesday they would temporarily lay off much of their staff and remain closed given the financial crisis driven by the coronavirus.
Court of Appeals sends PolyMet's air permits back to MPCA
The air permits are the latest PolyMet permit requiring further review by the agency that awarded it.
Before Minnesota animal shelter temporarily halts adoptions, hundreds of pets find new homes
As Minnesota residents hunker down for another week of social distancing, some of them will be sharing their home with a new cat or dog — pet adoptions that may benefit other animals in the weeks to come.
One man is dead and two others injured after a shooting on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.
March 22 update on COVID-19 in Minnesota: 169 confirmed cases, 28 counties, one death
Health officials warned Minnesotans that COVID-19 is widespread across the state, in the wake of Minnesota's first death linked to the new coronavirus. Efforts to get more masks and other protective equipment into the hands of medical personnel increased this weekend, as the governor activated the National Guard to help transport those supplies.
With buildings closed, Minnesota faith leaders stay connected with congregations
Churches, mosques, temples and synagogues across Minnesota are closed to slow the spread of the coronavirus. That means people of faith are facing new routines this weekend — like online services, or drive-thru communion.
Best Buy temporarily closing stores, moving to curbside pickup
Minnesota-based Best Buy, the nation's largest consumer electronics chain, is temporarily closing its stores and moving to curbside pickup service as it tries to curb the spread of the coronavirus.