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April 30, 2020 4:00 AM

Walz decision on stay-at-home order due Thursday

Gov. Tim Walz must decide whether to extend limits on nonessential travel and business operations past Sunday night. He’s gradually allowed more exceptions, though he’s taking a longer view on bars and spectator sports.

by Brian Bakst

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April 29, 2020 4:56 PM

Minneapolis Mayor Frey: The state of the city is 'unbowed'

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey strikes a somber tone in his State of the City address as he calls for patience and persistence during pandemic.

by Brandt Williams

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April 29, 2020 4:39 PM

White House's social distancing guidelines will be 'fading out,' Trump says

The current coronavirus guidelines that were set to expire Thursday will not be extended as more governors begin steps to reopen their economies.

by Franco Ordoñez

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April 29, 2020 6:50 AM

Rep. Amash exploring 2020 run for Libertarian nomination

Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan said Tuesday that he is launching an exploratory committee for the 2020 Libertarian Party's presidential nomination.

by The Associated Press

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April 29, 2020 4:00 AM

Poll: Half of Americans financially affected by coronavirus

An NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds 50 percent say they or someone in their household has lost hours or a job due to the pandemic. They also say their governors are doing a better job it than Trump.

by Domenico Montanaro

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April 29, 2020 1:57 AM

As governors urge businesses to reopen, workers may be pushed off unemployment

Employees who refuse to return to work out of concern for their safety will lose state and federal benefits. It's a predicament millions will soon face as lawmakers set to restart their economies.

by Vanessa Romo

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April 28, 2020 4:38 PM

New poll: Americans overwhelmingly support voting by mail amid pandemic

Despite a partisan divide over increasing absentee voting, about half of all Republicans support universal access to a mail-in ballot, according a new Pew Research poll.

by Miles Parks

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April 28, 2020 2:44 PM

Hillary Clinton endorses Joe Biden for presidency

“Just think of what a difference it would make right now if we had a president who not only listened to the science ... but brought us together,” said Clinton, who lost the 2016 presidential race to Donald Trump.

by The Associated Press

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April 28, 2020 2:38 PM

Trump to sign order keeping meat processing plants open

The order will use the Defense Production Act to classify meat processing as critical infrastructure to keep production plants open.

by The Associated Press

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April 28, 2020 8:06 AM

Trump urges states to consider opening schools before summer

President Trump says states should “seriously consider” reopening their public schools before the end of the academic year, even though dozens already have said it would be unsafe for students to return until the summer or fall.

by The Associated Press

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