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April 14, 2020 8:00 AM

In MN, enforcement of pollution laws goes on — with a few exceptions

The state Pollution Control Agency said it’s still requiring industries, farms and other entities with air, water or waste permits to follow state environmental regulations. But it’s also granting leeway in meeting some of those requirements, prompting some environmental groups to call for more transparency.

by Kirsti Marohn

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April 14, 2020 5:58 AM

Mom of T-wolves star Karl-Anthony Towns dies from COVID-19

Jacqueline Cruz-Towns, the mother of Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, died Monday due to complications from COVID-19 after more than a month of fighting the virus. She was 59.

by Dave Campbell, Associated Press

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April 14, 2020 5:15 AM

April 14 update on COVID-19 in MN: 79 dead; job losses falling hard on people of color

Updating reporters on efforts to ease the virus’ medical and economic damage, Gov. Tim Walz and other state leaders on Tuesday acknowledged the economic fallout from COVID-19 appeared to be falling disproportionately on people of color and on women.

by MPR News Staff

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April 14, 2020 4:00 AM

Who will advise Trump on reopening the U.S.? White House to set new pandemic council

President Trump said he would announce on Tuesday who would help him decided when to ease up on social distancing guidelines meant to mitigate the public health impact of coronavirus. Watch Tuesday’s White House coronavirus task force briefing live around 4 p.m.

by Philip Ewing

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April 14, 2020 4:00 AM

In a pandemic, ‘gig’ workers can fall through the social safety net

Ride-share drivers and other self-employed people have a tenuous income in the best of times. And these are far from the best of times.

by Jon Collins

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April 13, 2020 7:01 PM

What we know about the silent spreaders of COVID-19

Some cases of the novel coronavirus are asymptomatic, presymptomatic or mildly symptomatic. Scientists are trying to determine their role in transmission of the disease.

by Pien Huang

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April 13, 2020 6:56 PM

Coronavirus aid coming to Minnesota tribal nations — they just don't know how much

The CARES Act set aside $8 billion to help tribal nations respond to the coronavirus pandemic, but it offered little direction on how to distribute the money.

by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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April 13, 2020 5:52 PM

Indie booksellers turn virtual in response to pandemic

Many small bookstores are being nimble during the pandemic as they try to serve customers, even as they try to keep their heads above water.

by Euan Kerr

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April 13, 2020 4:59 PM

States unite on reopening economies: 'Science – not politics – will guide' decisions

"Any plan to reopen society MUST be driven by data and experts," said Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York, which is forming a regional coalition. California will work with Oregon and Washington.

by Bill Chappell