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August 25, 2020 7:19 AM

University of Minnesota welcomes new climate scientist

Professor Heidi Roop will be developing a program with the University Extension to communicate critical climate information to the public. That includes how to prepare for the changes to come, and how to adapt to shifts we're already seeing today.

by Cathy Wurzer

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August 25, 2020 6:00 AM

Minnesota bets big on coronavirus saliva testing to double capacity

With students heading back to school this fall, state officials say demand for coronavirus testing could skyrocket. The state’s new $14 million plan to test saliva for the virus could help Minnesota double its capacity.

by Catharine Richert

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August 25, 2020 4:00 AM

U of M regents agree to delay in-person classes on Twin Cities, Rochester, Duluth campuses

University of Minnesota undergraduate students in the Twin Cities and two other campuses will have to wait at least two weeks to walk back into the classroom and move into their dorm rooms, the Board of Regents decided Monday.

by Peter Cox

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August 24, 2020 1:33 PM

Cracking the 'giant jigsaw puzzle': Minnesota schools scale back reopening plans

Minnesota’s constellation of school plans is beginning to take shape. But rising case rates, uncertainty, budget constraints and pushback from teachers means many districts have already scaled back plans for in-person learning.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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August 24, 2020 4:00 AM

Trump’s grip on GOP is firm in once-shaky Minnesota

Minnesota’s delegation to the Republican National Convention is much more unified around Donald Trump than the one that attended the convention four years ago where he first accepted the Republican presidential nomination.

by Brian Bakst

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August 21, 2020 10:55 AM

What comes next for Mayo’s COVID-19 plasma program?

The New York Times is reporting this week that a group of top federal health officials have privately voiced concern about a prominent COVID-19 research program run by the Mayo Clinic. The program is testing the use of blood plasma from recovered patients to treat those who are seriously ill with the virus.

by Cathy Wurzer

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August 21, 2020 10:37 AM

Weather chat: Storms brought more storms, tornadoes this week

Storms brought several tornadoes and record-breaking rainfalls to many parts of the state last weekend. Retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley discussed the storms with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer in their weekly weather chat.

by Cathy Wurzer

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August 21, 2020 4:00 AM

Behind on rent? A new $100 million housing assistance program may help

Starting Monday, Minnesotans who are behind in their rent or mortgage can apply for housing assistance intended for those struggling financially because of COVID-19. But there will be challenges in getting the money into the hands of people who need it most, so officials want to enlist landlords to help get out the word.

by Melissa Townsend

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August 20, 2020 11:15 AM

Plaintiffs sue to keep Minneapolis cops on the job

A group of north Minneapolis residents is suing the city to compel it to maintain the legal minimum of police officers on the force. Group members say the number of cops has already dropped below that level.

by Brandt Williams

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August 20, 2020 5:30 AM

Art Hounds: Escape from puzzle rooms; stream a play about microaggressions and 'Minnesota Nice'

Microaggressions and “Minnesota Nice” in a streamed stage production, an outdoor multimedia show at Jungle Theater and virtual escape rooms are all on the list recommended by this week’s Art Hounds.

by Emily Bright

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