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Minnesota News

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April 14 update on COVID-19 in MN: 79 dead; job losses falling hard on people of color

April 14 update on COVID-19 in MN: 79 dead; job losses falling hard on people of color

Updating reporters on efforts to ease the virus’ medical and economic damage, Gov. Tim Walz and other state leaders on Tuesday acknowledged the economic fallout from COVID-19 appeared to be falling disproportionately on people of color and on women.
by MPR News Staff

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Fire destroys 3 businesses in Grand Marais

Fire has destroyed three businesses in downtown Grand Marais in northern Minnesota. No one was hurt. The cause remains under investigation.
by The Associated Press

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April 13 update on COVID-19 in MN: Walz ties reopening economy to massive jump in testing

April 13 update on COVID-19 in MN: Walz ties reopening economy to massive jump in testing

Gov. Tim Walz on Monday signaled the state planned to move into a more aggressive posture to test for COVID-19 and trace and isolate those infected as part of the next phase of restarting parts of the economy.
by MPR News Staff

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COVID-19 adds another challenge to MN's Latino census response

COVID-19 adds another challenge to MN's Latino census response

Latinos in Minnesota are historically undercounted in the U.S. census due to several barriers, including a mistrust of government. The COVID-19 crisis has added a new complication, but community groups continue outreach efforts in virtual spaces.
by Riham Feshir

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Snow reports from southern Minnesota

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.
by Andrew Krueger

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Minnesota libraries offer contactless curbside pickup to serve readers

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.
by Emily Bright

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Spring storm brings heavy snow to southern Minnesota

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.
by Andrew Krueger

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April 12 update on COVID-19 in MN: Largest one-day increase in confirmed cases; death toll now 70

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.
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