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Cathy Wurzer
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Walz: Loosening restrictions about 'striking a balance' between data, follow-through

Walz: Loosening restrictions about 'striking a balance' between data, follow-through

On Monday, the state confirmed more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for the fifth straight day. The spike comes as state officials relax some restrictions, including visits to nursing homes.
by Cathy Wurzer and Tim Nelson

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Berries, pears and pawpaws: SW Minn. food forest takes root

Berries, pears and pawpaws: SW Minn. food forest takes root

The food forest’s organizers are hoping their work will help local families learn more about what’s in their backyards — and protect the environment by planting native species that are also tasty for supper.
by Hannah Yang

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Minnesota to allow more visits to nursing homes, long-term care facilities

Minnesota to allow more visits to nursing homes, long-term care facilities

More people soon will be able to visit loved ones in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. The Minnesota Department of Health says the changes are set to go into effect on Saturday.
by Peter Cox

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Prompted by pandemic, digital markets connect small farms to consumers

Prompted by pandemic, digital markets connect small farms to consumers

The coronavirus pandemic is changing the way many small farms market their produce. One experiment in online marketing started slowly a couple of years ago, but this year it's boosted income for small farmers.
by Dan Gunderson

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Race against the fall color clock: Over half of Minn. already at or past peak

Race against the fall color clock: Over half of Minn. already at or past peak

Fall colors are moving quickly and there’s no time to lose. While north-central and central Minnesota are hotspots for fall color, the southern stretch of the state should be seeing peak color within the next week. 
by Madison Moroder

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MN officials allow larger dining groups in restaurants, as COVID cases continue to rise

MN officials allow larger dining groups in restaurants, as COVID cases continue to rise

Minnesota officials have loosened some key restrictions involving restaurants and specified how many spectators may attend indoor high school games.
by Tim Nelson, Kirsti Marohn and Matt Sepic

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Long-standing mistrust threatens to hamper testing in MN communities most vulnerable to COVID

Long-standing mistrust threatens to hamper testing in MN communities most vulnerable to COVID

COVID-19 disproportionately affects people of color in Minnesota. Public health experts hope more targeted testing will improve those statistics. But cultural barriers and distrust can stand in the way.
by Catharine Richert

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Minnesota firefighters find new challenges in confronting Oregon wildfire

Minnesota firefighters find new challenges in confronting Oregon wildfire

Twenty-nine firefighters from all over Minnesota are back home after battling wildfires for two weeks in southern Oregon. The crews worked 12-hour days and spent their nights in camps with hundreds of colleagues. Wilderness firefighting was quite a change of pace for most of the Minnesotans.
by Matt Sepic

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Minnesota Senate control hinges on battleground seats

Minnesota Senate control hinges on battleground seats

The battle for control of the Minnesota Senate is being fought in just a handful of districts. The results could determine whether state government remains divided. But in a few of the battleground districts, there are third-party candidates who could affect the outcome of close contests.
by Tim Pugmire

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