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COVID-19: Coverage of the pandemic from MPR News

The latest news, resources, guides and tips to help you stay up to date on the coronavirus pandemic.

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April 17 update on COVID-19 in MN: Deaths rise to 111; Walz eases some outdoor curbs

April 17 update on COVID-19 in MN: Deaths rise to 111; Walz eases some outdoor curbs

Gov. Walz mixed optimism with vigilance Friday, urging Minnesotans to enjoy more outdoor activities but warning against a false sense of security about the disease as he confirmed new cases tied to a massive pork processing plant in Worthington.
by MPR News Staff

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Leading in pandemic becomes part of audition for Biden's running mate

Leading in pandemic becomes part of audition for Biden's running mate

As Biden begins the process of choosing a running mate, responding to the COVID-19 pandemic has become an unexpected part of the audition. Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar has been praising the former vice president on television and Twitter as she unveils a plan to fight the coronavirus in rural America.
by The Associated Press

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Big data drives Minnesota's COVID-19 response. Take a look under the hood.

Big data drives Minnesota's COVID-19 response. Take a look under the hood.

The model predicts the demand for ICU beds and the number of people who might die from the disease. With so much unknown about COVID-19, it uses estimates about how quickly it might spread and how deadly it is to make their predictions.
by David H. Montgomery

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Sen. Tina Smith: Child care, support for small businesses key to reopening the economy

Sen. Tina Smith: Child care, support for small businesses key to reopening the economy

Minnesota U.S. Sen. Tina Smith proposes a $50 billion investment for child care to help an industry she says has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
by Tom Crann and Jiwon Choi

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White House unveils coronavirus guidelines to reopen the country

White House unveils coronavirus guidelines to reopen the country

The guidelines suggest three phases for states to reopen, with progressively relaxed levels of social distancing. Each phase would require a 14-day period of a "downward trajectory" of cases to advance to the next one.
by Philip Ewing

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Walz signs bill to allow beer and wine takeout sales

Walz signs bill to allow beer and wine takeout sales

Gov. Tim Walz on Friday signed a bill that allows bars and restaurants to temporarily sell wine and beer with takeout food orders. Starting Saturday, customers can purchase one bottle of wine or up to a six-pack of beer, cider or hard seltzer with their food.
by Tim Pugmire

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