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April 26, 2020 7:42 PM

Minnesota nurses' union criticizes order allowing out-of-state medical workers

A union representing nurses in Minnesota is criticizing a state order allowing out-of-state medical personnel to work in Minnesota during the coronavirus pandemic without additional license requirements.

by Mike Moen

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April 26, 2020 5:23 PM

New York's daily COVID-19 death toll falls below 400 for first time in April

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said 367 people died from the virus Saturday — less than half of the daily number at the height of the outbreak.

by Jason Slotkin

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April 26, 2020 4:34 PM

White House aiming for Trump pivot from virus to economy

After two months of frantic response to the coronavirus, the White House is planning to shift President Trump’s public focus to the burgeoning efforts aimed at easing the economic devastation caused by the pandemic.

by The Associated Press

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April 26, 2020 3:00 PM

Pandemic puts summer camps in a quandary

Summer camps around the state are trying to figure out whether they can operate this year, and if they can, what they may have to do differently to keep campers and staff safe from the coronavirus. That’s putting parents and kids in a tough spot, as they try to plan their summers.

by Dan Kraker

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April 26, 2020 2:23 PM

Census delay could push back redistricting across the U.S.

The U.S. Census Bureau needs more time to wrap up the once-a-decade count because of the coronavirus, opening the possibility of delays in drawing new legislative districts that could help determine what political party is in power.

by The Associated Press

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April 26, 2020 10:26 AM

April 26 update on COVID-19 in MN: State health officials report 28 more deaths

Gov. Tim Walz brought in the voices of teachers and students as he updated Minnesota on the efforts to deal with the educational, medical and economic fallout from COVID-19.

by MPR News Staff

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April 26, 2020 10:16 AM

Coronavirus sweeps through Iowa firefighter's family

“All it takes is one person to be irresponsible to affect a family that doesn’t deserve it,” said Omar Martinez, whose father died from COVID-19; his mother and sister are also sick. “I don’t wish this upon anybody.”

by The Associated Press

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April 26, 2020 8:01 AM

Kids in Spain relish outdoor hour as virus lockdowns ease

Shrieks of joy rang out Sunday in the streets of Spain as children were allowed to leave their homes for the first time in six weeks, while residents of Italy and France were eager to hear their leaders' plans on easing some of the world's strictest coronavirus lockdowns.

by The Associated Press