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 with clusters of outbreaks popping up across the state. More than 20 workers at the 

 in Worthington are sick with COVID-19. That number is expected to rise. More than 40 residents at a Wayzata, Minn., assisted living facility 

 Saturday amid an outbreak of the disease that affected residents and staff members. 

As of Sunday, 134 Minnesotans have died from the disease.

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 outside the governor’s mansion in St. Paul on Friday urging Gov. Tim Walz to 

‘liberate Minnesota” and reopen the state.

 The Minnesota protest was one of several that took place last week in states and cities urging leaders to end lockdowns. The protest came the same day President Trump urged his supporters to “LIBERATE” Minnesota, Michigan and Virginia. Trump has conceded reopening is up to states, but in his daily briefings he continues to push for re-starting the economy sooner rather than later.

 that allows bars and restaurants to temporarily sell wine and beer with takeout food orders. The governor also relaxed restrictions that allowed 

 - at a safe distance. Walking, hiking, running, biking and driving for pleasure have been allowed under the 

provided people stayed at least 6 feet apart. Outdoor shooting ranges are also allowed to open.

Officials point to computer models to inform their COVID-19 response. But what do they mean? 

prediction about the impact of the disease. It 

 One for each combination of variables — from how long individuals are infectious to how long a typical hospital stay lasts — replicated over a host of different scenarios based on how long the state maintains its 

were beginning to arrive in thousands of Minnesota taxpayers’ bank accounts this week. Most people received $1,200 each, plus $500 more per eligible child. The benefit tapers to nothing starting with people with income above $75,000. 

 they are saving the money, using it to pay off bills or giving back. You can 

The week in review is published each Sunday on MPR News during the coronavirus pandemic.

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In this new feature, we pulled together the top headlines from last week so you can stay up-to-date during the pandemic. And we offer up what you can expect in the coming week.

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