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Oct. 26 update on COVID-19 in MN: Walz calls for 'goal-line stand' on virus amid surge

Oct. 26 update on COVID-19 in MN: Walz calls for 'goal-line stand' on virus amid surge

As Minnesota’s COVID-19 numbers continue to move swiftly in the wrong direction, Gov. Tim Walz on Monday implored Minnesotans to do more to stem the disease’s rampant spread while his top health officials urged people to rethink plans for large holiday gatherings.
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Minn. nursing homes in rural areas see staff shortages worsen with COVID-19

Minn. nursing homes in rural areas see staff shortages worsen with COVID-19

Facilities caring for older adults are struggling with low staffing levels, as COVID-19 makes an ongoing problem even worse. Nursing home operators say they’re scrambling to make sure they have enough nurses and others to ensure the safety and well-being of residents.
by Peter Cox

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Rare Ojibwe woven mats relocated from Isle Royale to Grand Portage

Rare Ojibwe woven mats relocated from Isle Royale to Grand Portage

Last month, Isle Royale National Park transported five, 100-year-old hand-woven mats, made of cedar bark and sweetgrass, across Lake Superior to the Grand Portage reservation, where they will be displayed at Grand Portage National Monument. 
by Dan Kraker

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'Creepy Doll Contest' returns for Halloween at Minnesota museum

'Creepy Doll Contest' returns for Halloween at Minnesota museum

Nothing screams Halloween quite like the faded faces and piercing eyes of antique dolls. That's the idea behind the "Creepy Doll Contest" at the History Center of Olmsted County in Rochester, now back for its second year after gaining widespread attention in 2019.
by Faye Williams

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Several types of COVID tests are available in Minnesota. Here’s what you need to know.

Several types of COVID tests are available in Minnesota. Here’s what you need to know.

State health officials have said from the beginning that testing is essential to understanding the scope and impacts of the coronavirus across Minnesota. And on the individual level, it’s a helpful tool for navigating life in the pandemic. Here’s a breakdown of the kinds of tests available in the state, when you should seek one out — and what happens next.
by Sara Porter and Catharine Richert

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Oct. 24 update on COVID-19 in Minnesota: Near-record increase in cases

Oct. 24 update on COVID-19 in Minnesota: Near-record increase in cases

Minnesota health officials reported a near-record increase of 2,268 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state on Saturday, along with 14 more deaths as the test positivity rate continues to tick upward.
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