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Health
Nursing homes on the front line of limiting coronavirus spread among Minnesotans
More than half of the Minnesotans who died from the respiratory illness lived in group care facilities. As of Monday, there are 90 residents and 36 staff in long-term care facilities with confirmed COVID-19 cases. Seventeen people in long-term care settings have died from COVID-19.
On coronavirus, Trump walks a tightrope between grim warnings and offering hope
President Trump said "we certainly want to try" to lift restrictions on life in the U.S. by April 30 but he made no definitive commitment during his Monday briefing. Vice President Mike Pence said during the news conference that a federal disaster declaration will likely be issued for Minnesota by the end of the day.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened. Johnson’s office says Johnson is conscious and does not require ventilation at the moment.
Is anyone hiring? Are there loan opportunities for small business owners? Is another round of stimulus checks coming? MPR’s senior economics contributor Chris Farrell joins the program to answer these questions and more.
Global Citizen and WHO announce 'One World,' a Lady Gaga-curated concert special
The special, set to be televised and streamed on April 18, will feature a long list of top-tier names, including Paul McCartney, Billie Eilish, Kacey Musgraves, Stevie Wonder, among many others.