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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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April 19, 2020 4:34 PM

Death toll rises to 134 as officials monitor several outbreaks

Minnesota health officials announced Sunday that 13 more people in the state have died from COVID-19, bringing the statewide death toll to 134. Meanwhile, authorities in Minnesota and surrounding states were tracking several outbreaks of COVID-19. MPR News update for April 19, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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April 18, 2020 2:23 PM

COVID-19 cases spike in southwestern Minnesota

The largest number of newly confirmed coronavirus cases in Minnesota is in Hennepin County. But Nobles County in southwestern Minnesota has seen confirmed cases increase drastically. MPR News update for April 18, 2020. Hosted by Jon Collins.

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April 17, 2020 5:19 PM

Ignoring social distancing, protesters call on governor to reopen the economy

Walz has said he wants to see 5,000 tests per day, as part of an effort to reopen some businesses in the coming weeks. MPR News morning update for April 15, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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April 17, 2020 7:16 AM

MN joining 6 other Midwest states to coordinate on restarting economies

The pact is similar to agreements recently announced by states on the east and west coasts. MPR News morning update for April 17, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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