MPR News Update

Gov. Walz has ordered flags to fly at half-staff on Tuesday, and on the 19th of every month through 2020. MPR News morning update for May 19, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions – Open Flames & Li Fonte.
The Legislature has adjourned its 2020 session without completing many of the key bills on its to-do list. A deadline for action came and went at midnight. There’s every indication that lawmakers will be back at the Capitol this summer in a special session as the COVID-19 fight goes on. MPR News morning update for Monday, May 18, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions -- Open Flames & Li Fonte
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Minnesota climbed past 15,000 on Sunday, with 22 more deaths reported in the state. MPR News update for May 17, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright.   Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions — Open Flames & Li Fonte
Minnesota's COVID-19 death toll hit 700 on Saturday, as the state also reported a new high in completed tests. MPR News update for May 16, 2020. Hosted by Mark Zdechlik. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions — Open Flames & Li Fonte
State health officials want to know more about whether a rare syndrome linked to COVID-19 is occurring in Minnesota’s children. In New York there have been 100 reported cases and three deaths.
Minnesota K-12 schools will be allowed to open to students for a hybrid model of in-person and distance learning starting this summer. That's according to a new executive order from Governor Tim Walz. MPR News morning update for May 15, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions -- Open Flames & Li Fonte
The state is stepping up its efforts to combat the coronavirus outbreak in long-term care facilities. MPR News evening update for May 14, 2020. Hosted by Britta Greene and Tim Nelson.
Gov. Tony Evers’ administration had extended the order until May 26.  MPR News morning update for May 14, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions – Open Flames & Li Fonte.
Gov. Tim Walz says restaurants, bars and hair salons will stay closed through the end of the month. The governor said his decision is informed by new modeling state officials released today showing the state’s death toll will likely be worse than previously thought. MPR News Evening update for May 13, 2020. Hosted by Britta Greene and Tim Nelson.