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Minnesota News

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

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County fair organizers across Minnesota face tough decisions

County fair organizers across Minnesota face tough decisions

So far, about 1 in 3 Minnesota county fairs have been canceled for this summer, with more expected to follow in the wake of last week’s cancellation of the State Fair. Organizers of fairs that have not yet called off plans for 2020 are weighing the potential health risks against long-standing traditions.
by Emily Bright

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Minnesota Memorial Day ceremonies mark sacrifice, virtually

Minnesota Memorial Day ceremonies mark sacrifice, virtually

Across Minnesota, veterans’ groups and others remembered the sacrifices of those who served with pre-recorded elements common to such events, including speeches and rifle salutes by squads wearing protective face-coverings.
by MPR News Staff

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'He never took anything for granted': Ad man remembered for support of arts, 'world-famous' pasta

'He never took anything for granted': Ad man remembered for support of arts, 'world-famous' pasta

Conrad Razidlo was an ad man and an artist, active in politics, the arts — and his family’s epic pasta competitions. He died April 13, of complications from COVID-19. He was 85.
by Angela Davis and Meg Martin

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May 25 update on COVID-19 in MN: Hospitalizations rise to new high

May 25 update on COVID-19 in MN: Hospitalizations rise to new high

Minnesota hospitals are treating 605 patients for COVID-19 and 248 in intensive care units, both new highs, according to data released Monday. State officials said last week that some hospitals had increased ICU capacity. The death toll is at 881 confirmed related to coronavirus infections.
by MPR News Staff

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Poll: Biden has slight edge on Trump in Minnesota

Poll: Biden has slight edge on Trump in Minnesota

In a new MPR News/Star Tribune/KARE 11 Minnesota Poll, Democrat Joe Biden has a narrow lead over Republican Donald Trump, whose approval rating matches his 2016 vote share
by Brian Bakst

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Ilhan Omar on her new memoir, and moving the needle toward progressive policies

Ilhan Omar on her new memoir, and moving the needle toward progressive policies

Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota has a new memoir about her journey to Congress after fleeing civil war in Somalia. She talked with NPR about her life and her hopes for future coronavirus relief measures.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro and James Doubek

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May 24 update on COVID-19 in MN: Confirmed cases climb past 20,000

May 24 update on COVID-19 in MN: Confirmed cases climb past 20,000

“Even though we are slowly and carefully trying to open up opportunities for Minnesotans to resume activities that are so important ... this does not mean we're on the other side of this," State Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said.
by MPR News Staff

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Crowds line up for free COVID-19 testing at sites across Minnesota

Crowds line up for free COVID-19 testing at sites across Minnesota

"We are glad to see” the strong turnout, state Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said. “We're learning a lot from today's events that will help us to be even better at getting testing out into the community."
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