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July 17, 2020 4:00 AM

Don’t let COVID-19 stop your vote. Here’s how to vote by mail in Minnesota

The coronavirus is posing unprecedented challenges for the 2020 election. But most Minnesotans hoping to cast a ballot can do so without going any farther than the closest mailbox.

by Jiwon Choi and Cody Nelson

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July 16, 2020 8:30 PM

100-year-old Tom Moore, who raised millions by walking laps, to be knighted Friday

Moore raised more than $40 million for health care workers this spring, and won hearts in the U.K. He will be knighted by Queen Elizabeth in a private ceremony at Windsor Castle.

by Rachel Treisman

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July 16, 2020 7:05 PM

CDC won't release school guidance this week as anticipated

Instead, a full set of documents will be published before the end of the month, a CDC spokesperson says.

by Franco Ordoñez

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July 16, 2020 5:36 PM

Medical waste is a big environmental problem — and getting bigger with COVID-19

A lot of waste produced by hospitals has to be burned. The incinerators used to do that emit more carbon dioxide per megawatt hour than coal power plants.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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July 16, 2020 2:38 PM

U.S. says Russian hackers are trying to steal coronavirus vaccine research

The National Security Agency, as well as its counterparts in Britain and Canada, say they're seeing persistent attempts to hack into organizations working on a potential vaccine.

by Greg Myre

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July 16, 2020 1:10 PM

Judge hears lawsuit challenging Walz emergency orders

A lawsuit challenging Gov. Tim Walz and his use of emergency powers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic was argued Thursday in Ramsey County District Court.

by Tim Pugmire

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July 16, 2020 12:10 PM

Second shooting at Powderhorn Park in Minneapolis rattles neighbors

Police are investigating after a late morning incident. It came just hours after the city’s park board voted to limit encampments because nearby residents are concerned about crime and violence.

by Tim Nelson

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July 16, 2020 11:45 AM

'Meaningless' FDA certificates are used to tout dubious face masks

Companies that made hats, socks and teddy bears have started producing surgical masks to protect people from COVID-19. Some sellers exaggerate their standing with the Food and Drug Administration.

by Sydney Lupkin

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July 16, 2020 11:41 AM

Target, CVS Health join list of major retailers mandating masks

Target, CVS Health and Publix Super Markets on Thursday joined the growing list of major retailers that will require customers to wear masks as cases of COVID-19 spike. Target's policy will go into effect Aug. 1., while CVS's rule will start Monday.

by The Associated Press

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July 16, 2020 11:08 AM

Minnesota unemployment fell to 8.6 percent in June

Minnesota's unemployment rate dropped last month as more businesses and restaurants began to reopen following the end of the stay-at-home order.

by MPR News Staff

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