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November 13, 2020 4:00 AM

COVID-19 crashes Minnesota wedding plans

As COVID-19 cases in Minnesota have climbed, Gov. Tim Walz has put into place new restrictions on large gatherings, including weddings. For Minnesotans who’ve been planning weddings, or who work in the industry, it’s one more change in an already tumultuous year.

by Peter Cox

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November 12, 2020 3:35 PM

How to holiday: A guide to navigating Thanksgiving and COVID-19

Minnesota is seeing its worst COVID-19 numbers since the start of the pandemic — just in time for the winter holiday season. As the state clamps down on large gatherings and social settings, many Minnesotans are wondering where that leaves their holiday traditions.

by John Enger

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November 12, 2020 3:26 PM

As COVID-19 takes dire turn, Minn. lawmakers avoid clash

The Legislature convened and adjourned a special session without taking a vote to reel back Gov. Tim Walz’s executive powers. It followed news of another record day of COVID-19 infections.

by Brian Bakst and Tim Pugmire

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November 12, 2020 5:00 AM

Nov. 12 update on COVID-19 in MN: Record 7K new cases; 39 deaths; hospitalizations climb

The newest numbers pushed Minnesota’s caseload above 200,000 in the pandemic. Gov. Tim Walz said Thursday that the state is on pace to reach 300,000 cases by Thanksgiving.

by MPR News Staff

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November 12, 2020 4:00 AM

Art Hounds explores art 'Out of the Box'

Art Hounds explores an interactive theater-in-your-home production for kids, an interactive “outstellation” at Modus Locus, and public art by Winona’s Creative Laureate.

by Emily Bright

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November 11, 2020 11:07 AM

More Minnesota schools halt in-person classes as COVID-19 cases rise

Schools across the state are beginning to suspend in-person learning as COVID-19 case rates rise. Duluth, Bloomington and Hopkins public schools have announced plans to transition their students to distance learning.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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November 11, 2020 7:08 AM

What you need to know about Minnesota's new limits on bars, restaurants, gatherings

It has been a difficult few weeks in Minnesota, as COVID-19 continues its rampant spread across the state, leaving record-smashing case numbers and a devastating toll of hospitalizations and deaths. Gov. Tim Walz announced an effort Tuesday to tamp down the spread, as he imposed new statewide restrictions on bars, restaurants and social gatherings.

by Catharine Richert

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November 11, 2020 5:00 AM

Nov. 11 update on COVID-19 in MN: Record 56 deaths; hospitalizations climbing

Wednesday’s awful number puts Minnesota’s seven-day trend above 30 deaths a day for the first time in the pandemic. The record comes a day after Walz unveiled new restrictions on bars, restaurants and big events to try and stem the disease’s spread.

by MPR News Staff

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November 10, 2020 10:25 AM

Asst. health commissioner: ‘We want everyone in the state to get tested’

The number of places where Minnesotans can get COVID-19 tests is growing — and taken together, the range of options can be dizzying. So how do you pick which COVID-19 test to get?

by Cathy Wurzer

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November 10, 2020 5:10 AM

Walz backs 10 p.m. curfew on in-person service at bars, eateries, curbs on events to stem COVID

“If we can break the back of this thing,” Gov. Tim Walz said of the pandemic, “we can get to the other side of this without putting people at more risk.”

by Brian Bakst and Catharine Richert

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