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April 11 update on COVID-19 in MN: Death toll in Minnesota rises to 64

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.
by MPR News Staff

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Renovation during isolation

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.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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April 10 update on COVID-19 in MN: 57 dead; possible only 1 percent of cases found

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.
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St. Louis Park church uses 'buddy system' so older members may worship

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.
by Peter Cox

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Planting roots: Gardening while staying at home

Planting roots: Gardening while staying at home

A few tips for getting a small veggie garden going at home amid a pandemic.
by Matt Mikus

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April 9 update on COVID-19 in MN: 50 dead; Walz faces GOP pushback over stay-home order

April 9 update on COVID-19 in MN: 50 dead; Walz faces GOP pushback over stay-home order

Gov. Tim Walz urged Minnesotans to stay vigilant to help control the disease’s spread, and he responded to fresh criticism from a key GOP leader that extending the stay-at-home order through May 4 wasn’t warranted.
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April 8 update on COVID-19 in MN: 39 dead; Walz extends stay-home order to May 4

April 8 update on COVID-19 in MN: 39 dead; Walz extends stay-home order to May 4

The order means bars and restaurants must continue to operate as takeout-only for nearly another month. Landscapers are exempt, so golf courses can be prepped. Said Gov. Tim Walz: “It’s not going to be a typical summer.”
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