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Nov. 22 update on COVID-19 in MN: Deaths and hospital admissions climb; case numbers show signs of dropping
Minnesota health officials reported another 7,219 COVID-19 cases and 40 more deaths on Sunday. But the average daily number of newly confirmed cases over the past week ticked downward for the second straight day.
Nov. 21 update on COVID-19 in MN: At end of grim week, a possible glimmer of hope
At the end of a grim week in Minnesota, there was a glimmer of hope: The rolling weekly average of newly confirmed COVID-19 cases went down for the first time since Oct. 26. It could be evidence the state has cleared a peak — but it could also just be a momentary blip in the numbers.
Minnesotans donate in record numbers to Give to the Max
Minnesotans donated a record $30.4 million to nonprofits and schools during the annual Give to the Max campaign. Minnesotans responded to the needs of organizations trying to help more people with less money, says GiveMN Executive Director Jake Blumberg.
Facts don't support GOP Chair Carnahan's election claims
The chair of the Minnesota Republican Party said this week that presidential election results in some of the state’s counties showed “extreme abnormalities.” A check of the vote totals shows the facts don’t back up her claims. 
A guide to navigating your virtual Thanksgiving
With COVID-19 cases on the rise in Minnesota, many families are planning to swap their traditional in-person Thanksgivings for virtual celebrations. But how will that work? We provide some tips for families to keep their video calls on track, along with a collection of activities to keep everyone entertained.