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March 13, 2020 4:10 PM

Coronavirus and parenting: What you need to know now

The coronavirus is raising a lot of questions for parents, from how to talk to children about it to weathering school closures to screen time strategies when you're home with little ones.

by Cory Turner and Anya Kamenetz

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March 13, 2020 3:30 PM

Many Minn. companies are sending employees home to work, but it's not an option for everyone

Across Minnesota, companies are telling scores of employees to work from home for the foreseeable future. But many jobs can’t be done from a laptop.

by MPR News Staff and John Enger

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March 13, 2020 2:37 PM

To blunt COVID-19, in-person visits suspended at Minnesota prisons

The Department of Corrections announced the cancellation of in-person visitation and a list of other changes meant to help keep COVID-19 from inside prisons.

by Nina Moini

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March 13, 2020 1:38 PM

President Trump declares national emergency amid the coronavirus pandemic

The move frees up $50 billion for states to deal with the crisis. President Trump also announced a partnership with Google to expand testing to people who need it.

by Franco Ordoñez

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March 13, 2020 12:55 PM

Politics Friday: What is the Minnesota government doing to stop coronavirus?

This week, the Legislature signed a nearly $21 million spending bill to pay for coronavirus-related expenses. The cosponsors of the bill talked about what the money will be used for and how the state is planning to help its citizens during the pandemic.

by Mike Mulcahy and Katie Moritz

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March 13, 2020 12:05 PM

Walz advises no gatherings over 250 people as MN COVID-19 cases hit 14

Gov. Tim Walz Friday declared a “peacetime emergency” and laid out plans to curb the spread of coronavirus but did not order schools or the Capitol closed. The moves come as 14 Minnesotans have now tested positive for COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the new coronavirus.

by Brian Bakst

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March 13, 2020 11:24 AM

Trump administration announces measures to speed coronavirus testing

The federal government has been sharply criticized for its slow response to the viral disease COVID-19, particularly when it comes to testing.

by Laurel Wamsley

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March 13, 2020 10:59 AM

No hoops tourneys, but MN high school spring sports not yet canceled

The Minnesota State High School League had hoped to continue the girls tournament, which was set to run through Saturday. But officials Friday morning shut it down in response to coronavirus concerns. Later, the league unveiled plans to salvage the rest of the spring season.

by MPR News Staff

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March 13, 2020 8:20 AM

M Health Fairview: Containment key to preserve hospital beds, equipment

A critical concern as COVID-19 spreads here in Minnesota is whether our healthcare system is prepared. M Health Fairview, which operates dozens of hospitals and clinics across the state, will be among those tested by the virus. Associate Chief Nurse Executive Linda Wick is leading that system’s response. She spoke with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer Friday morning.

by Cathy Wurzer

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March 13, 2020 7:19 AM

Robbinsdale closes schools over COVID-19 concerns

The suburban district, with about 12,000 students, is the first in the state to close its schools in response to coronavirus fears. It joins thousands of other schools nationwide.

by Tim Nelson

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