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May 24, 2020 2:59 PM

Boy dies, three injured in western Minnesota house fire

A 2-year-old boy died and three other people were injured in a house fire early Sunday morning in western Minnesota.

by MPR News Staff

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May 24, 2020 12:00 PM

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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May 24, 2020 7:53 AM

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, 2020 7:15 AM

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.

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May 23, 2020 4:44 PM

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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May 23, 2020 1:01 PM

Walz: Houses of worship can open at 25% occupancy, includes weddings and funerals

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Saturday that religious gatherings — including funerals and weddings — can reopen at 25 percent occupancy. The new order takes effect Wednesday.

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May 23, 2020 12:00 PM

Poll: Most Minnesotans support stay-home measures, but state is divided

A majority of Minnesota voters support the restrictions on everyday life the state imposed to try to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new MPR News/Star Tribune/KARE 11 Minnesota Poll — but a solid minority feels the state has gone too far.

by David H. Montgomery and Riham Feshir

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May 23, 2020 5:30 AM

May 23 update on COVID-19 in MN: More than 800 new cases as testing ramps up

The tug of war between public health and the desire for normalcy in the COVID-19 era was on full display Friday as Minnesotans mourned the State Fair’s cancellation and debated the relative risk of large religious gatherings. Meanwhile, the disease claimed 33 more lives.

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May 22, 2020 5:03 PM

'If it's sacrifice to keep people safe, I'm OK': Vendors react to State Fair cancellation

Friday’s announcement that the 2020 Minnesota State Fair was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic was a painful one, bringing a loss of tradition and — for thousands — income. But two of the many fair vendors said it’s the right decision.

by Jon Collins