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March 17, 2020 1:24 PM

It's time to get serious about social distancing. Here's how

We're all trying to do the right thing. But how does this work exactly? Can we visit grandma? Have a playdate? Have friends for dinner? We check in with experts for answers.

by Allison Aubrey and Maria Godoy

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March 17, 2020 12:05 PM

Minn. state parks, trails stay open amid COVID-19 pandemic

State parks and trails will remain open for now, the Department of Natural Resources says, but park offices and visitor centers will close during the coronavirus outbreak.

by Cody Nelson

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March 17, 2020 11:50 AM

Walz gets some legislative pushback on closure order

Some Republican lawmakers are questioning whether Gov. Tim Walz went too far in ordering bars, restaurants and other businesses to close in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.

by Tim Pugmire

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March 17, 2020 11:30 AM

Coronavirus and the U.S. health care system challenges

As cases of COVID-19 increase, some health experts and agencies are concerned about whether hospitals in the United States are prepared for an increase of patients. We talk with two doctors about health system preparedness and the role of social distancing.

by Kerri Miller, Marcheta Fornoff and Breann Schossow

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March 17, 2020 11:27 AM

Poll: Nearly 1 in 5 households have lost work because of pandemic

Nearly 20% of U.S. households have experienced either a layoff or a reduction in work hours because of the coronavirus, according to a new NPR/PBS Newshour/Marist poll.

by Camila Domonoske

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March 17, 2020 11:05 AM

Mall of America closes due to COVID-19 concerns

The Mall of America will close temporarily beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesday until at least March 31.

by MPR News Staff

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March 17, 2020 10:09 AM

White House wants to send checks to Americans as coronavirus stalls economy

"We want to go big," President Trump said as his administration seeks to revive the now stalled economy.

by Bobby Allyn

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March 17, 2020 9:52 AM

Coronavirus cases are surging in several states. Here's how yours is doing

Cases of COVID-19 have appeared throughout the country, but certain areas have been hit harder than others. Find out how many cases and deaths have been reported in each state.

by NPR Staff

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March 17, 2020 9:00 AM

Latest on COVID-19 in Minnesota: 60 confirmed cases, including health workers

The Minnesota Department of Health confirmed 60 cases Tuesday, up from 54 the day before. Meanwhile, starting at 5 p.m., bars and restaurants are set to close to dine-in customers.

by MPR News Staff

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March 17, 2020 8:23 AM

Commissioner Paul Schnell: Prisons, jails preparing for 'high likelihood' of COVID-19 cases

Jails and prisons across the state are among the places most vulnerable to outbreaks of disease. That’s because inmates are often housed in close quarters where practicing basic hygiene can be difficult.

by Phil Picardi

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