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Pandemic forces Minnesota summer festivals to cancel — or go virtual

Pandemic forces Minnesota summer festivals to cancel — or go virtual

Summer festivals are a long, colorful tradition in Minnesota. But concerns about the spread of COVID-19 have forced organizers of most festivals to cancel this summer’s events — or find creative ways to adapt.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Judge warns of possible move of trial in Floyd killing

Judge warns of possible move of trial in Floyd killing

The Hennepin County judge overseeing the trial of four former police officers charged in the Memorial Day killing of George Floyd admonished attorneys and elected officials not to make public comments about the merits of the case, saying they endanger the defendants’ right to a fair trial and could lead to a change in venue.
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June 28 update on COVID-19 in MN: Outbreak appears to be plateauing in recent days

June 28 update on COVID-19 in MN: Outbreak appears to be plateauing in recent days

Minnesota’s early sacrifices to limit COVID-19’s spread “will be undermined if we don’t get cooperation from all Minnesotans, especially younger Minnesotans, who are most active and social,” said Kris Ehresmann, the state’s infectious disease director.
by MPR News Staff

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June 27 update on COVID-19 in MN: Number of confirmed cases climbs past 35,000

June 27 update on COVID-19 in MN: Number of confirmed cases climbs past 35,000

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Minnesota climbed past 35,000 on Saturday, as state health officials expressed concerns that younger adults aren’t doing enough to prevent the virus’ spread.
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After Floyd killing, Twin Cities Pride celebration to take on new meaning this year

After Floyd killing, Twin Cities Pride celebration to take on new meaning this year

Twin Cities Pride organizers canceled their virtual event this year after the killing of George Floyd, and encouraged people to instead attend an alternate event, Taking Back Pride, meant to elevate the visibility of Black transgender people and protest the involvement of police departments in Pride celebrations.
by Tom Crann and Kathryn Styer Martinez

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Drivers' testing lines persist, but MN officials say COVID-19 backlog going down

Drivers' testing lines persist, but MN officials say COVID-19 backlog going down

If you have to take a Minnesota driving knowledge test, bring a lawn chair and a good book. The state Driver and Vehicle Services continues to work through a big backlog of license renewals and tests into the system.
by Peter Cox

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