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May 4 update on COVID-19 in MN: 428 deaths; bars, eateries suffer 'monumental hit'
The latest numbers come as the state lifted some curbs on retailers but still left bars and restaurants takeout-only. A top hospitality executive warned that more than half those businesses could go under permanently in the next two months.
May 1 update on COVID-19 in MN: 371 dead; 'just getting our arms' around the spread
Minnesota’s health commissioner on Friday defended Gov. Tim Walz’s decision to extend the state’s stay-at-home order as necessary in the face of rapidly rising numbers of COVID-19 cases reported and deaths recorded.
Okee Dokee Brothers move up album release to help families ease 'stay-at-home' time
"Songs for Singin'" was originally going to be released in July. But when it became clear families would be cooped up together for a long time, Justin Lansing said they wanted to offer something to help. “If we make this difficult time into something that is actually special, we are going to get through it a lot better,” he said.
April 30 update on COVID-19 in MN: 343 dead; Walz tweaks, extends stay-home order
Gov. Tim Walz unveiled a plan Thursday that extends his stay-at-home order and keeps bars and restaurants takeout-only until May 18. It also let retailers and other businesses offer curbside pickup of purchases, a move he said would put up to 30,000 Minnesotans back to work.