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Minnesota Today from MPR News brings you the most important stories from around the state. All on your schedule. Get updated on the latest news in about five minutes, every weekday morning and evening.
The COVID-19 situation is looking grim with 56 newly reported deaths, the highest daily death toll in Minnesota since the beginning of the pandemic. Gov. Tim Walz said people need to follow pandemic precautions more seriously as the test positive rate soars to around 30 percent. This is the MPR News afternoon update for Nov. 11, 2020. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Theme music by Gary Meister.
With Minnesota’s COVID-19 caseload skyrocketing and hospitalizations and deaths rising steeply, Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday ordered new restrictions on late-night social life to stem the disease’s spread and he implored Minnesotans to take personal responsibility in the fight.
Starting Friday, Minnesota bars and restaurants must end in-person service at 10 p.m., although takeout and delivery would still be allowed after 10 p.m. Patrons will not be allowed to sit at bars, and standing games such as darts and pool will be limited.
This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Governor orders early bars closing early and new limits on social gatherings, saying Minnesota is at risk of running out of hospital beds to care for COVID patients. This is an evening news update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
Gov. Walz has scheduled a 2 p.m. address, which MPR News will carry live. He’s expected to outline new targeted restrictions, as cases surge in the state. This is an MPR News morning update for November 10, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Governor indicates COVID restrictions are going to ratchet back up as cases make an alarming jump over the weekend. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
Epidemiologist Michael Osterholm directs the University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, and has been a familiar face during the pandemic. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, November 9, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Minnesota's US Attorney's office Friday announced new charges against two men who are part of an anti-government group, the Boogaloo Bois. This is an MPR News afternoon update for Nov. 6, 2020. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.
Chief health officer Stephanie Smiley announced her resignation Thursday, saying she has a new job outside of state government and needs to focus on her health. Smiley is the second Wisconsin state health officer to resign in the past six months. This is an MPR News morning update for November 6, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
George Floyd defendants will be tried together, livestreamed from Minneapolis says judge handling case of four former Minneapolis police officers. This is an evening news update from MPR News hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm calls the state’s current COVID-19 surge “disheartening and alarming,” and she’s bracing Minnesotans for more bad days ahead.
“It feels like we’re losing ground,” she told reporters Wednesday as she compared the rampant spread cutting through Minnesota and its neighbor states to a wildfire. “We’re falling behind the rapid spread of this virus.”
This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, November 5, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
