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April 24, 2020 5:54 PM

How to improve distance learning

Governor Tim Walz says he won’t sugarcoat the existence of disparities. MPR News evening update for April 24, 2020. Hosted by Britta Greene and Nina Moini.

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April 24, 2020 7:48 AM

Gov. Walz to begin easing restrictions on some businesses

As many as 100,000 MN workers could head back to work next week. MPR News morning update for April 24, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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April 23, 2020 5:08 PM

Minnesota in-person school canceled for the rest of year

Gov. Walz weighs in on the chances of a State Fair this year. MPR News evening update for April 23, 2020. Hosted by Britta Greene and Tim Nelson.

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April 23, 2020 7:23 AM

Majority of COVID-19 deaths in MN linked to long-term care facilities

MPR News morning update for April 23, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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April 22, 2020 5:13 PM

A sweeping new Covid-19 testing strategy for Minnesota

MPR News evening update for April 22, 2020. Hosted by Britta Greene and Tim Nelson.

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April 22, 2020 7:19 AM

University of Minnesota regents approve tuition freeze in response to pandemic

The tuition freeze affects all campuses, but does not apply to students in several professional programs. MPR News morning update for April 22, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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April 21, 2020 6:10 PM

Minnesota matches all-time high daily death toll from COVID-19

MPR News evening update for Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Hosted by Tim Nelson and Britta Greene.

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April 21, 2020 6:39 AM

Gov. Walz to address lingering questions about school year, distance learning by end of week

Schools are currently closed through May 4, but Walz has previously said it is unlikely that buildings will reopen this academic year. MPR News morning update for April 21, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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April 20, 2020 4:57 PM

The state's largest slaughterhouse closes indefinitely

MPR News evening update for April 20, 2020. Hosted by Tim Nelson and Britta Greene.

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April 20, 2020 7:20 AM

MN officials investigating COVID-19 outbreak at Worthington pork processing plant

At least 26 employees at the facility have tested positive for the virus. MPR News morning update for April 20, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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