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September 1, 2020 4:23 PM

COVID-19 unemployment aid on the way, but not for long

COVID-19 unemployment aid is on the way, but not for long, say state officials. The Lost Wages Assistance program will likely last only a few weeks, even as the state’s key hospitality industry shuts down for winter. This is an MPR News evening update for Tuesday, September 1st, 2020, hosted by Tim Nelson and Myah Christenson. Music by Gary Meister.

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September 1, 2020 6:52 AM

State health officials: virus spreading at an 'alarming' rate

After weeks of sharpening their messages of personal responsibility, state public health leaders sounded an alarm Monday that Minnesota is headed for serious trouble unless more Minnesotans start doing the right things, including wearing masks and socially distancing even at meetups with friends and family. This is a MPR News morning update for Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 31, 2020 4:46 PM

With COVID cases rising, Minnesota is "walking on the edge of a cliff"

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August 31, 2020 6:21 AM

Nearly 2,000 more COVID-19 cases over the weekend

Minnesota’s COVID-19 case total climbed by nearly 2,000 over the weekend, with state health officials reporting 1,032 more confirmed cases on Saturday and 934 on Sunday — both among the highest single-day totals on record in the state. The number of new cases reported each day has been trending upward in the past couple weeks after falling earlier in the month. The percentage of tests coming back positive has also been trending up. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, August 31, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 30, 2020 1:35 PM

Major internet outage affects CenturyLink customers

If you lost internet service earlier today, you weren't alone. A major outage affected CenturyLink customers around Minnesota and across the country for several hours this morning before service was restored. This is an MPR News weekend update for Sunday, August 30, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 29, 2020 2:07 PM

More than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases in Minnesota

Minnesota health officials reported 1,032 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases on Saturday, the second-highest daily increase on record. MPR News update for Aug. 29, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 28, 2020 5:04 PM

No Twin Cities curfews Friday night

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says the city is prepared to respond if looting were to flare up. Minneapolis issued curfews over the past two nights after windows were smashed and several stores were looted Wednesday evening. MPR News afternoon update for Friday, Aug. 28. Hosted by Kirsti Marohn. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 28, 2020 6:51 AM

A quiet night in Minneapolis, St. Paul

Police, state troopers, and soldiers from the Minnesota National Guard were on patrol during an overnight curfew in the Twin Cities, after looting and vandalism hit businesses along Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis on Wednesday night. The unrest followed rumors of a police shooting. MPR News morning update for August 28, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 27, 2020 4:47 PM

Curfew continues Thursday night in Mpls.

At least four businesses were set on fire and dozens were damaged Wednesday night and early Thursday morning. The unrest erupted after what authorities describe as misinformation about the suicide of a homicide suspect in downtown Minneapolis. The city's curfew will run from 8 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday. St. Paul also has a curfew during that time. MPR News evening update for August 27, 2020. Hosted by Dan Kraker. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 27, 2020 6:50 AM

Mpls. mayor imposes curfew, National Guard activated to quell unrest

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey issued a curfew Wednesday night to try to curb potential for violence downtown following rumors that a man who died by suicide had been shot by officers. Loose groups of people smashed windows, grabbed merchandise from stores on and around Nicollet Mall. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, August 27, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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