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April 21 update on COVID-19 in MN: 160 deaths, most tied to long-term care

April 21 update on COVID-19 in MN: 160 deaths, most tied to long-term care

State health leaders faced fresh questions Tuesday about the pace of COVID-19 testing and the numbers of deaths in long-term care facilities. With Minnesota cases continuing to climb, they made it clear that many curbs on daily life were still needed.
by MPR News Staff

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'How are we going to do this?': Students with special needs could slip behind

'How are we going to do this?': Students with special needs could slip behind

Without the kind of in-person therapists, instruction and support found in schools, special education students and their families are facing steep challenges. Many are beginning to worry about regression.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Nearly 3 million homeowners get mortgage help, but others hit roadblocks

Nearly 3 million homeowners get mortgage help, but others hit roadblocks

Congress ordered lenders to let homeowners who've been hurt financially in the crisis to skip mortgage payments. Many are getting that help, but others say their lenders aren't playing by the rules.
by Chris Arnold

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April 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: 143 dead; Walz cites good talk with Trump

April 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: 143 dead; Walz cites good talk with Trump

Gov. Tim Walz fielded a wide range of COVID-19 questions Monday, from virus testing to food safety to a weekend talk with President Trump. His comments came hours after JBS, Worthington’s largest employer, said the virus is forcing it to temporarily shut its massive hog processing plant.
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Small businesses race to get financial help amid pandemic — but will it be enough to survive?

Small businesses race to get financial help amid pandemic — but will it be enough to survive?

Small businesses across Minnesota have been approved for $9 billion dollars in paycheck protection plan loans. Now, they’re trying to figure out how they can best use the money to try to survive the COVID-19 crisis.
by Martin Moylan

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Minneapolis police arrest suspect in multiple rapes spanning years

Minneapolis police arrest suspect in multiple rapes spanning years

Police arrested an Anoka County man Friday on suspicion of raping multiple women in Minneapolis, dating back to at least 2015. Most of those assaults occurred in the Marcy-Holmes and Dinkytown neighborhoods.
by Chris Graves

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Daily dose of sweetness: Brainerd arts group distributes 'creativity kits' to local kids

Daily dose of sweetness: Brainerd arts group distributes 'creativity kits' to local kids

“We already have pictures from some of the kids who have created art with the materials that were in the bags, and seeing their little smiling faces pays for the entire cost of putting them together,” said Crossing Arts Alliance’s Lisa Jordan.
by Emily Bright

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April 19 update on COVID-19 in MN: Death toll rises to 134

April 19 update on COVID-19 in MN: Death toll rises to 134

Minnesota health officials announced Sunday that 13 more people in the state have died from COVID-19, bringing the statewide death toll to 134. Meanwhile, 143 new confirmed cases were reported Sunday — the third consecutive day with at least 140 new cases.
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One dead after report of shooting in Minneapolis

Minneapolis police said officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation just before 2 a.m. on the 1100 block of Irving Avenue North. While officers were on the way to the scene, 911 callers reported a shooting.
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