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Minnesota’s largest city to require face masks in indoor public spaces

Beginning next week, Minneapolis business owners will be able to refuse entry to anyone not wearing a mask. MPR News morning update for May 22, 2020. Hosted  by Cathy Wurzer. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions – Open Flames & Li Fonte.

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Churches, restaurants say Minnesota's reopen plan too slow, unfair

Twin Cities Archbishop Bernard Hebda and other church leaders are pushing back, saying Gov. Tim Walz’s rules are arbitrary and unfair. But state health officials say what may seem harmless for certain segments of the population could have devastating consequences for others.
by Britta Greene and Tim Nelson

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Catholic, Lutheran leaders plan to restart services next week

The move defies state guidelines on in-person gatherings. MPR News morning update for May 21, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions – Open Flames & Li Fonte.

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Minnesota officials to issue guidance for reopening bars, restaurants, other venues

Gov. Walz has previously said June 1 is his goal for reopening such establishments. MPR News morning update for May 20, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions – Open Flames & Li Fonte.

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Flags in Minnesota at half-staff to remember lives lost to COVID-19

Gov. Walz has ordered flags to fly at half-staff on Tuesday, and on the 19th of every month through 2020. MPR News morning update for May 19, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions – Open Flames & Li Fonte.

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Special session likely this summer

The Legislature has adjourned its 2020 session without completing many of the key bills on its to-do list. A deadline for action came and went at midnight. There’s every indication that lawmakers will be back at the Capitol this summer in a special session as the COVID-19 fight goes on. MPR News morning update for Monday, May 18, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions -- Open Flames & Li Fonte

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Confirmed cases climb past 15,000

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Minnesota climbed past 15,000 on Sunday, with 22 more deaths reported in the state. MPR News update for May 17, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright.   Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions — Open Flames & Li Fonte

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