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April 21, 2020 3:39 PM

Trump touts coronavirus package, expresses support for more stimulus relief

The administration and the states continue to grapple with how to move forward following the disaster.

by Philip Ewing

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April 21, 2020 3:17 PM

Senate OKs bipartisan deal for $484 billion more in coronavirus aid

The U.S. Senate has approved a measure to add roughly $484 billion in new funds to bolster the already record-breaking coronavirus response legislation.

by Kelsey Snell

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April 21, 2020 2:50 PM

DFL lawmakers continue push for mail-in voting

Minnesota Senate Democrats called on Republican leaders Tuesday to take up legislation to expand vote-by-mail options this year as a way to protect public health.

by Tim Pugmire

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April 21, 2020 2:36 PM

Minnesota put $200 million into a COVID-19 fund. Where is it going?

The state is making emergency purchases of millions of gloves, masks and other pieces of protective equipment. With one exception, top lawmakers haven’t objected.

by Brian Bakst

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April 21, 2020 11:16 AM

Minnesota Republicans move May state convention online

State GOP Chair Jennifer Carnahan said the current stay-at-home order’s run through early May and restrictions on large gatherings left the party with little choice but to scrap an in-person event.

by Brian Bakst

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April 21, 2020 5:50 AM

Trump says he'll suspend immigration for 60 days over coronavirus fears

President Trump said he plans to "temporarily suspend immigration into the United States," in an attempt to protect American workers from the coronavirus' economic toll.

by Franco Ordoñez, Tamara Keith and Ryan Lucas

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April 21, 2020 5:33 AM

South Korea downplays concerns over Kim Jong Un's health

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appeared to be handling state affairs as usual, South Korea's government said Tuesday after unconfirmed rumors described him as in fragile condition after surgery.

by The Associated Press

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April 20, 2020 5:55 PM

Behind rallies to reopen economy, a Minnesota activist and his family

Across the country, Ben Dorr and his brothers, Chris and Aaron, have long opposed Republican legislators for not being conservative enough on issues ranging from guns to abortion. They are now promoting rallies to reopen businesses in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Their detractors say they spread disinformation to sow confusion among voters.

by Catharine Richert

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April 20, 2020 3:30 PM

President Trump doubles down on coronavirus testing capabilities

President Trump said adequate coronavirus testing existed but was being underutilized by governors, following a chorus of complaints by state leaders and health care experts regarding the country's insufficient testing capacity.

by Alana Wise

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April 20, 2020 1:38 PM

Voting in the age of COVID-19

Voting during a global pandemic requires a new set of rules. But who gets to decide what they are?

by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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