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Walz emergency orders have some questioning whether he has too much power
Even before Wednesday's stay-at-home order, Gov. Tim Walz has been using executive orders to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The DFL governor insists his actions are necessary because of the health crisis, but some legislators are wondering why they aren’t involved in the decision making.
Minneapolis development to use groundwater to heat and cool buildings
A reduction in carbon-emitting coal plants has increased reliance on natural gas. But natural gas is still a major source of emissions, so Minneapolis is eyeing aquifer thermal energy as a cleaner alternative.
How doctors are handling COVID-19 calls amid test shortage
State health officials are still telling doctors to limit who they test for COVID-19. MPR’s weekly medical analyst, Dr. Jon Hallberg, shares how his clinic is working with patients who have symptoms of the disease.
March 24 update on COVID-19 in Minnesota: Hospitals prep for surge; Walz sees curbs beyond Easter
Minnesota had 262 confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Tuesday. The state continued to report only one death. Gov. Walz on Tuesday said cellphone data and other information shows that social distancing is happening in Minnesota, adding, “Minnesotans are taking this seriously.”
Travelers from Minnesota still trying to get home after countries impose COVID-19 limits
As of Friday, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities reported nearly 1,000 students had already returned from their study abroad programs, but 239 were still overseas. By Tuesday, the number of students still abroad was down to 18.
Coronavirus forces pregnant women to change birth plans
As the number of COVID-19 cases mounts in Minnesota, pregnant women and their medical teams are scrambling to adjust their plans for prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum follow-up.