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November 10, 2020 4:48 PM

Governor orders early bar closing early and new limits on social gatherings

Governor orders early bars closing early and new limits on social gatherings, saying Minnesota is at risk of running out of hospital beds to care for COVID patients. This is an evening news update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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November 10, 2020 6:48 AM

Walz to outline next steps in Minnesota's COVID-19 fight

Gov. Walz has scheduled a 2 p.m. address, which MPR News will carry live. He’s expected to outline new targeted restrictions, as cases surge in the state. This is an MPR News morning update for November 10, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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November 9, 2020 4:48 PM

Governor indicates COVID restrictions are going to ratchet back up

Governor indicates COVID restrictions are going to ratchet back up as cases make an alarming jump over the weekend. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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November 9, 2020 6:21 AM

University of Minnesota expert named to President-elect Biden's COVID-19 advisory board

Epidemiologist Michael Osterholm directs the University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, and has been a familiar face during the pandemic. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, November 9, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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November 6, 2020 4:01 PM

Minnesota federal prosecutors announce new charges against 'Boogaloo Bois' suspects

Minnesota's US Attorney's office Friday announced new charges against two men who are part of an anti-government group, the Boogaloo Bois. This is an MPR News afternoon update for Nov. 6, 2020. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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November 6, 2020 6:59 AM

Wisconsin’s top health officer quits

Chief health officer Stephanie Smiley announced her resignation Thursday, saying she has a new job outside of state government and needs to focus on her health. Smiley is the second Wisconsin state health officer to resign in the past six months. This is an MPR News morning update for November 6, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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November 5, 2020 3:38 PM

George Floyd defendants will be tried together, livestreamed from Minneapolis

George Floyd defendants will be tried together, livestreamed from Minneapolis says judge handling case of four former Minneapolis police officers. This is an evening news update from MPR News hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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November 5, 2020 6:27 AM

COVID-19 in MN: 'Feels like we're losing ground'

Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm calls the state’s current COVID-19 surge “disheartening and alarming,” and she’s bracing Minnesotans for more bad days ahead. “It feels like we’re losing ground,” she told reporters Wednesday as she compared the rampant spread cutting through Minnesota and its neighbor states to a wildfire. “We’re falling behind the rapid spread of this virus.” This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, November 5, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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November 4, 2020 4:50 PM

Minnesota wraps up a textbook election but waits and watches the rest of the country

Minnesota wraps up a textbook election but waits and watches the rest of the country, including the swing state next door. This is an evening news update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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November 4, 2020 6:50 AM

Biden wins Minnesota

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden snagged Minnesota’s 10 electoral votes Tuesday in a win he badly needed as the national race for president tightened. Biden held a 53 to 45 percent lead in the state over President Donald Trump with more than 90 percent of expected voting completed. Trump nearly won Minnesota in 2016 and had campaigned aggressively here this election cycle believing it was in reach. Find the latest results and analysis on our website. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Hosted by Britta Greene. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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