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Archbishop says worshippers need to gather in response to virus outbreak

Archbishop says worshippers need to gather in response to virus outbreak

Twin Cities Archbishop Bernard Hebda said that Catholic churches in Minnesota would agree to limit service attendance, require parishioners to wear masks, and change protocol for communion, avoid congregational singing and urge vulnerable people to wait to return to church until it is safer.
by Tim Nelson

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Restaurant, bar owners frustrated and resigned over slow pace of full reopening

Restaurant, bar owners frustrated and resigned over slow pace of full reopening

Some in the restaurant industry say they were shocked by the governor’s announcement Wednesday that they could serve customers outside only beginning June 1. They were in the middle of other plans.
by Jon Collins

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Art Hounds: Labor Camp's daily COVID-19 reports

Art Hounds: Labor Camp's daily COVID-19 reports

Plus, Art Hounds recommend two very different songs by Minnesota musicians.
by Marianne Combs

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May 21 update on COVID-19 in MN: 809 dead; restrictions hurt, frustrations grow

May 21 update on COVID-19 in MN: 809 dead; restrictions hurt, frustrations grow

State health leaders faced growing questions over Minnesota’s COVID-19 strategy and the toll it’s taken on religious services, graduations and other life rituals. They acknowledged the cost but cautioned that moving too quickly could worsen the pain.
by MPR News Staff

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What is — and isn’t — allowed when camping in MN this Memorial Day weekend

What is — and isn’t — allowed when camping in MN this Memorial Day weekend

Aside from the Boundary Waters and Voyageurs National Park, the only option for a night under the stars is dispersed camping in state forests. Here’s what that is and why it’s best for experienced campers.
by Cody Nelson

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May 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: Walz plan slow-walks bar, restaurant restarts

May 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: Walz plan slow-walks bar, restaurant restarts

In moves certain to see pushback, Gov. Tim Walz Wednesday unveiled plans to let bars and restaurants serve sit-down customers beginning June 1 — but only at outdoor tables. He loosened other curbs but wouldn’t put dates to when vital parts of daily life could resume.
by Brian Bakst

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Older Minnesotans sheltering at home need help, volunteers step up

Older Minnesotans sheltering at home need help, volunteers step up

Because the new coronavirus is especially dangerous for older adults and those with underlying health conditions, the need for services for those stuck in their homes has increased. Several nonprofits say more volunteers have come forward.
by Peter Cox

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A nurse's simple fix puts COVID-19 patients at ease

A nurse's simple fix puts COVID-19 patients at ease

Nurses are thinking a lot about personal protective equipment — how much they need it, whether they'll run out. But some are also thinking about how scary it can look to patients.
by Steven John and Megan Burks

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MNsure offers special enrollment for those who've lost jobs, health coverage

MNsure offers special enrollment for those who've lost jobs, health coverage

Minnesotans who have lost jobs or income due to the pandemic, and others, can sign up for health coverage on the state’s insurance exchange. Some may qualify for help paying their premiums.
by Tom Crann

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