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Minnesota Today

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Concerns rise around testing, protective equipment

Supplies for COVID-19 tests in Minnesota are backordered, and Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm says the state’s pleas to federal health officials have gone unanswered. MPR News evening update for April 1, 2020. Hosted by Tim Nelson.

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Five sites identified for overflow beds

State officials say they’ve identified five different sites to build out overflow hospital capacity. The goal is to open existing hospital beds for COVID-19 patients. MPR News morning update for April 1, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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Teachers hitting glitches online

It’s the second day of distance learning across the state, and districts are running into challenges. MPR News morning update for March 31, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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'Ship of fools'

Two Minnesotans are among those feeling sick aboard the Zaandam cruise ship, which is waiting for approval to dock in Florida. MPR News evening update for March 30, 2020. Hosted by Tim Nelson.

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Distance learning begins for Minn. K-12 students

The state’s schools are closed due to the spread of coronavirus. Distance learning is set to continue through at least the beginning of May. MPR News morning update for March 30, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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COVID-19 death toll rises to nine in Minnesota

The confirmed COVID-19 death toll in Minnesota climbed to nine on Sunday, as the overall tally of confirmed cases increased to 503. That’s up from five deaths and 441 cases on Saturday. MPR News update for March 29, 2020. Hosted by Tim Nelson.

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Minnesota reports fifth COVID-19 death

A fifth person has died from COVID-19 in Minnesota, state health officials announced Saturday. Meanwhile the number of confirmed cases in the state increased to 441, up from 398 the day before. MPR News update for March 28, 2020. Hosted by Brandt Williams.

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Minnesota deaths so far only among seniors

State health officials are trying to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota’s senior living facilities, where the population is particularly vulnerable. MPR News evening update for March 27, 2020. Hosted by Nina Moini.

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