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Dec. 5 update on COVID-19 in MN: Officials report 75 more deaths

Dec. 5 update on COVID-19 in MN: Officials report 75 more deaths

Minnesota health officials reported another 75 COVID-19 deaths on Saturday. That brings the number of deaths reported in the first five days of December to 327, atop more than 1,100 deaths recorded in November
by MPR News Staff

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Protecting the living while serving the dead, Hmong funerals adapt to COVID-19 times

Protecting the living while serving the dead, Hmong funerals adapt to COVID-19 times

Multiday ceremonies can draw hundreds for traditional rituals filled with feasting and song. To prevent coronavirus spread, community leaders and Minnesota health authorities have adopted streamlined funeral rites.
by Joey Peters

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Momentum for coronavirus relief bill builds, but time short as parties work on deal

Momentum for coronavirus relief bill builds, but time short as parties work on deal

With days left before Congress aims to wrap for the year, Republicans and Democrats appear more willing to negotiate on a COVID-19 relief bill. But key sticking points remain.
by Deirdre Walsh and Claudia Grisales

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COVID relief plan snagged on $500 payment to families

COVID relief plan snagged on $500 payment to families

As Minnesota lawmakers work on a plan to provide businesses and workers relief amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a plan to provide struggling families with a one-time $500 payment has emerged as a stumbling block.
by Tim Pugmire

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