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October 14, 2020 5:40 AM

State announces new testing push

News Tuesday that state officials are ramping up plans to massively expand COVID-19 testing opportunities across Minnesota served to reaffirm a point public health leaders have been making for weeks: The pandemic here is far from over. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Hosted by Phil Picardi. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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October 13, 2020 4:19 PM

In-home, mail-order COVID testing is coming to Minnesota

In-home, mail-order COVID testing is coming to Minnesota, says Governor Tim Walz, as state officials roll out major testing expansions. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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October 13, 2020 6:23 AM

More visits to nursing homes, long-term care facilities

More people soon will be able to visit loved ones in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. The changes are set to go into effect on Saturday. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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October 12, 2020 6:27 AM

Nearly 3,000 new Covid-19 cases over the weekend

Minnesota's confirmed COVID-19 case count rose by nearly 3,000 over the weekend — the greatest two-day increase of the pandemic to date. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, October 12, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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October 9, 2020 4:52 PM

Ex-cop charged with murder in George Floyd's death may stay out of state before trial

A Hennepin County judge issued an order amending former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin’s conditions of release due to safety concerns. Chauvin was released from Department of Corrections' custody on Wednesday after posting a $1 million bond. This is your MPR News evening update for Oct. 9, 2020. Hosted by Laura Yuen. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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October 9, 2020 6:36 AM

U of M Board of Regents to vote on cutting several men’s sports

The plan would eliminate the men’s track and field, men’s tennis, and men’s gymnastics teams. School officials say the move is due to pandemic-related financial shortfalls, and Title IX compliance issues. This is an MPR News update for October 9, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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October 8, 2020 5:02 PM

Minnesota is easing some COVID rules, even as case growth persists

Minnesota is easing some COVID rules, even as case growth persists. Dinner parties out can be bigger and high school sports will get some new fans indoors. This is an evening update from Minnesota Public Radio News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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October 8, 2020 6:34 AM

Protests in Minneapolis after Chauvin’s release

Protesters gathered near the site where George Floyd was killed in May, and spread into other areas of the city. The protests were sparked by the release of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on bail. Chauvin is one of four former officers charged in Floyd’s killing. This is an MPR News morning update for October 8, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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October 7, 2020 4:58 PM

All of the officers involved in George Floyd's death are now out of jail

All of the officers involved in George Floyd's death are now out of jail, prompting Gov. Tim Walz to activate the Minnesota National Guard. This is an evening news update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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October 7, 2020 6:49 AM

Legal Marijuana Now party names new 2nd District candidate

The party has nominated Paula Overby to run in the 2nd Congressional District, after candidate Adam Weeks died unexpectedly last month. The timing of that election is the subject of a federal court hearing on Wednesday. This is an MPR News morning update for October 7, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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