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May 28 update on COVID-19 in MN: 967 dead; Floyd protests may drive spread

May 28 update on COVID-19 in MN: 967 dead; Floyd protests may drive spread

State health officials said Thursday said they are expecting a spike in coronavirus cases stemming from massive protests in Minneapolis and St. Paul over the death of George Floyd.
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'Unbelievable devastation': 1 dead as Floyd protests boil over again

'Unbelievable devastation': 1 dead as Floyd protests boil over again

A man was shot to death as protests over the death of George Floyd dissolved into looting Wednesday night in south Minneapolis, with streams of people pulling goods from local businesses. Fires, some of which are still burning, engulfed the Lake Street area in smoke.
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Frey: Charge cop who restrained Floyd; state leaders vow action

Frey: Charge cop who restrained Floyd; state leaders vow action

“If you had done it, or I had done it, we would be behind bars right now,” Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said of the death of George Floyd while in police custody. Chief Medaria Arradondo urged respectful protests. State officials vowed a thorough probe.
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St. Louis County commissioners delay vote — again — on refugee resettlement

St. Louis County commissioners delay vote — again — on refugee resettlement

The northeastern Minnesota county tabled a vote in January on whether to consent to refugee resettlement. Despite hours of passionate debate Tuesday, the board voted again to delay the decision until federal courts weigh in on the issue.
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May 27 update on COVID-19 in MN: Deaths top 900, intensive care cases rise

May 27 update on COVID-19 in MN: Deaths top 900, intensive care cases rise

State health leaders are paying close attention to the daily intensive care counts, a key metric, as they work to manage the spread of the disease so it doesn’t overwhelm the state’s health care system.
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