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Minnesota is seeing the highest three-day COVID-19 death toll since June. The state Health Department Friday reported 13 more deaths. Forty-eight Minnesotans have died over the past two days, putting the toll at 61 for the end of the week. Coronavirus cases also skyrocketed to a new single-day record — nearly 2,300, while testing is at an all-time high. This is the MPR News afternoon update for Oct. 16, 2020. Hosted by Nina Moini. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
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The state reported 19 new COVID-19 deaths on Thursday, nearly twice the recent daily average, as new cases topped 1,000 for the eighth straight day. More Minnesotans are also being hospitalized with COVID-19 infections.
This is an MPR News morning update for October 16, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
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Elections efforts are moving into high gear, with tens of thousands of ballots already cast, and many more expected. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
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After months of stalemate, the Minnesota House on Wednesday night passed a $1.8 billion package of construction projects that would be funded mostly by the sale of state bonds.
This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, October 15, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
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There's been a big jump in COVID deaths as case numbers stay high. Health officials says its the inevitable result of widespread community transmission. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
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News Tuesday that state officials are ramping up plans to massively expand COVID-19 testing opportunities across Minnesota served to reaffirm a point public health leaders have been making for weeks: The pandemic here is far from over.
This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Hosted by Phil Picardi.
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In-home, mail-order COVID testing is coming to Minnesota, says Governor Tim Walz, as state officials roll out major testing expansions. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
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More people soon will be able to visit loved ones in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. The changes are set to go into effect on Saturday.
This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
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Minnesota's confirmed COVID-19 case count rose by nearly 3,000 over the weekend — the greatest two-day increase of the pandemic to date.
This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, October 12, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
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A Hennepin County judge issued an order amending former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin’s conditions of release due to safety concerns. Chauvin was released from Department of Corrections' custody on Wednesday after posting a $1 million bond. This is your MPR News evening update for Oct. 9, 2020. Hosted by Laura Yuen. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
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