Health

November 14, 2020 6:11 PM

COVID-19 hospitalizations surge in Dakotas: 'It's like we opened up a spigot'

Faced with overloaded hospitals, doctors in South Dakota and North Dakota are struggling to deal with uncontained community spread of COVID-19 and with medical staffing issues in their states.

by Christianna Silva

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November 14, 2020 4:23 PM

Minnesota GOP senators had COVID, but GOP caucus didn’t tell DFLers

Senate DFL leader Susan Kent called the lack of notification "outrageous and completely unacceptable." Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka fired back, saying no one was put at risk.

by Brian Bakst

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November 14, 2020 1:43 PM

U.S. adds more than 184,000 coronavirus cases in one day

The U.S. added more than 184,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases on Friday, the fourth day in a row that the country has set a record for newly reported infections.

by Matthew S. Schwartz

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November 14, 2020 8:00 AM

A college student is coming home. Should the whole family wear masks?

College students are preparing to travel home for Thanksgiving, but the coronavirus pandemic is making things complicated. Epidemiologists say there are things families can to do reduce the risk of infection.

by Elissa Nadworny and Yuki Noguchi

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November 14, 2020 6:00 AM

North Dakota mandates masks, capacity limits as virus surges

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ordered a statewide mask mandate and imposed several business restrictions late Friday in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus that has stressed the state’s hospital capacity.

by The Associated Press

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November 14, 2020 5:00 AM

Nov. 14 update on COVID-19 in MN: Record 8,703 new cases; 35 more deaths

Minnesota reported a record daily increase of 8,703 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, along with 35 more deaths in what’s been the state’s deadliest week of the pandemic. The spiking case count is a signal that hospitalizations and deaths will continue to climb.

by MPR News Staff

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November 13, 2020 6:34 PM

Coronavirus FAQ: How do I clean my mask — washing machine? Oven? Broccoli steamer?

Readers want to know the best way to maintain a reusable mask? There are a few options. But spoiler alert ... keep it out of the oven!

by Sheila Mulrooney Eldred

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November 13, 2020 3:25 PM

Ways Minnesotans can help others during the holiday season

COVID-19 cases are reaching new peaks in the state, and many Minnesotans are still unemployed. The pandemic is still affecting thousands of people. If you are looking for places to donate to, or are looking for help, here is a list of nonprofits and organizations working across the state.

by Darian Leddy

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November 13, 2020 3:20 PM

A pandemic winter is a great time to start a new hobby

Three people who have turned hobbies and crafts into careers joined host Angela Davis to talk about the benefits of indoor hobbies and how to get started if you want to try something new.

by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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November 13, 2020 1:42 PM

Trump wins North Carolina; speaks publicly for the first time since Biden's victory

President Donald Trump has won North Carolina and its 15 electoral votes, staving off a hard-fought challenge by Democratic nominee Joe Biden and holding the battleground state for Republicans. The president is expected to give an update on the pandemic Friday afternoon, speaking for the first time since Joe Biden became president-elect.

by The Associated Press and NPR Staff

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