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Osceola schools closed due to coronavirus concerns

Classes have been canceled Tuesday because someone sickened by the coronavirus attended an event there over the weekend. The Osceola School District is just north of Pierce County where a second Wisconsin case of the coronavirus was confirmed late Monday.
by The Associated Press

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Coronavirus forces houses of worship to change some practices

Coronavirus forces houses of worship to change some practices

The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis also suspended communion from the chalice and discouraged hand holding during the Our Father prayer, Archbishop Bernard Hebda said in a recent statement.
by Peter Cox

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Metro Meals on Wheels quandary: How to deliver meals without spreading coronavirus

Meals on Wheels will be even more vital if the coronavirus spreads across Minnesota, but the food delivery nonprofit worries its work could inadvertently spread the virus to the state’s most vulnerable population.
by John Enger

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Infected cruise ship unloads passengers in California

Infected cruise ship unloads passengers in California

The Grand Princess pulled into the Port of Oakland on Monday. Health and Human Services said officials hope to unload about half the 2,400 passengers Monday. Minnesota officials said 42 state residents are among the 3,500 people aboard the cruise ship.
by The Associated Press

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Critical care doctor on how to protect yourself, others amid COVID-19 outbreak in Minnesota

Critical care doctor on how to protect yourself, others amid COVID-19 outbreak in Minnesota

At the time of this show, two cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Minnesota. How do you keep you and your families safe? What about health care workers on the front lines? How do they keep healthy? Dr. Jeff Dichter joined the program to answer questions and reminded listeners to — please, wash your hands.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Minnesota Legislature speeds $21M in coronavirus money

Minnesota Legislature speeds $21M in coronavirus money

Gov. Tim Walz praised lawmakers for “working in a totally nonpartisan manner” shortly before the 64-0 vote in the Republican-controlled Senate. The Democratic-controlled House passed the bill soon afterward, 133-0. Walz is expected to sign the bill Tuesday.
by Brian Bakst

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U.S. flu season beginning to ease, modelers say

U.S. flu season beginning to ease, modelers say

Though COVID-19 has captured the headlines, influenza places a huge burden on the health care system. This year's flu shot provides good protection, the CDC says, so do get one if you haven't already.
by Joe Palca

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Preparing for the continued spread of coronavirus

Preparing for the continued spread of coronavirus

Officials have confirmed COVID-19 cases in more than 30 states. We look at what the United States and families are doing to prevent and contain the spread of coronavirus.
by Kerri Miller, Marcheta Fornoff and Breann Schossow

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