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MN to ramp up testing at long-term care facilities

Health commissioner Jan Malcolm says every resident and staff member of virus-affected facilities will be tested. MPR News update for May 8, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions – Open Flames & Li Fonte.

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A new plan to address COVID-19 in long term care facilities

Total COVID-19 deaths in Minnesota topped 500 for the first time today. MPR News evening update for May 7, 2020. Hosted by Tim Nelson and Britta Greene.

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MN Senate staffer tests positive for COVID-19

The staff member had helped with contact tracing. MPR News morning update for May 7, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions – Open Flames & Li Fonte.

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Minnesota sees single highest daily death toll from COVID-19

City officials in Thief River Falls have asked the state to lift the stay at home order in their city and let business return to normal. MPR News evening update for May 6, 2020. Hosted by Britta Greene and Tim Nelson. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions -- Open Flames & Li Fonte.

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JBS pork processing plant reopens

The Worthington plant shut down in April after a number of employees tested positive for COVID-19. MPR News morning update for May 6, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions – Open Flames & Li Fonte.

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$4 billion swing in the Minnesota state budget outlook

A new Survey USA poll by KSTP-TV says Minnesotans largely approve of extending the state’s stay at home order until May 18th. MPR News evening update for May 5, 2020. Hosted by Britta Greene and Tim Nelson. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions -- Open Flames & Li Fonte.

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Boundary Waters reopens for day use

The wilderness area remains closed to overnight camping amid the pandemic. MPR News update for May 5, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions – Open Flames & Li Fonte.

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Stearns County posts 23% jump in confirmed coronavirus cases

Pence issues apology for maskless Mayo visit. MPR News evening update for May 4, 2020. Hosted by Britta Greene and Tim Nelson.  Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions -- Open Flames & Li Fonte.

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Some nonessential businesses in MN reopen

The state estimates the loosened restrictions could put some 30,000 Minnesotans back to work. MPR News morning update for May 4, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions – Open Flames & Li Fonte

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State officials monitoring COVID-19 hot spots

Authorities were monitoring growing COVID-19 hot spots in Minnesota this weekend, as the number of cases continued to rise amid increased testing. The death toll rose by 24 on Sunday. MPR News update for May 3, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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