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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.
President Donald Trump is returning to Minnesota for his fourth campaign rally since August, a late play to turn what’s been a personal project for the Republican incumbent into 10 electoral votes in his column.
Trump is due to appear in Rochester, Minn., on Friday evening as part of a three-state swing through the Upper Midwest. His event will follow speeches in Michigan and Wisconsin.
This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, October 29, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Minnesota will aim COVID fight at spread among young adults as transmission accelerates and hospitalizations hit record highs. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
Minnesota’s COVID-19’s toll continued its grim ascent this week with the Health Department on Tuesday reporting 15 more deaths, nearly 2,200 more cases and a record number of hospitalizations.
The newest numbers come a day after Gov. Tim Walz and public health experts painted an increasingly worrisome picture of a COVID-19 outbreak now driven more by people letting their guard down at family gatherings and celebrations, sporting events and informal meetups rather than at stores, restaurants and bars.
This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Sanford Health and the Utah-based Intermountain Healthcare system on Monday announced plans to merge.
Sanford Health has headquarters in Sioux Falls, S.D. and hundreds of clinics and other facilities throughout the Dakotas and Minnesota.
This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Governor calls on Minnesotans to make a "goal line stand" against COVID, as cases surge and COVID fatigue chips away at prevention measures. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
Vice President Mike Pence plans to maintain an aggressive campaign schedule this week — including a stop in Minnesota — despite an apparent outbreak of the coronavirus among his senior aides, the White House said.
This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, October 26, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Federal prosecutors Friday announced criminal charges against a Texas man and says he has ties to the “Boogaloo Bois”. Ivan Hunter, 26, allegedly traveled from Texas to Minneapolis with the intent to riot in May following the police killing of George Floyd. This is your afternoon update for Oct. 23, 2020. Hosted by Nina Moini. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
The saliva testing program launched Thursday in two dozen counties and tribal nations, allowing residents to order and return COVID-19 tests by mail. MPR News morning update for October 23, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Judge upholds 8 out of 9 criminal charges in George Floyd murder case, moving the case toward a trial next year. This is an evening news update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
Wednesday’s COVID-19 data offered a grim reminder of the pandemic’s ongoing toll in Minnesota.
The Health Department reported 35 deaths, matching a single-day record from May. Hospital admissions continue to climb. Minnesota’s seven-day trend of newly reported hospital admissions also set a record high, averaging 80 a day over the last week.
This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, October 22, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
