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As Minnesota retailers reopen, they're navigating a new way of doing business

As Minnesota retailers reopen, they're navigating a new way of doing business

Monday marks one week since many “nonessential” retailers in Minnesota were allowed to reopen — with limitations. Those stores and service providers had to take safety precautions and minimize their contact with customers, navigating a new way of doing business.
by Lauren Rosenthal

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May 11 update on COVID-19 in MN: 13 more deaths; stay-at-home decisions loom

May 11 update on COVID-19 in MN: 13 more deaths; stay-at-home decisions loom

Minnesota’s COVID-19 toll marched on Monday, with the Health Department reporting 591 deaths and 453 people currently hospitalized. Gov. Tim Walz must decide this week whether to extend or modify his stay-home order, or let it expire.
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Controversial redesign plan goes before Minneapolis schools this week

Controversial redesign plan goes before Minneapolis schools this week

District officials say the plan would narrow the achievement gap between students of color and white students. But many families say the possible changes are adding to already high levels of anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
by Riham Feshir

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Advocates: Pandemic making it harder for domestic violence victims to leave

Advocates: Pandemic making it harder for domestic violence victims to leave

Domestic violence shelters are still open during the pandemic. But advocates say stay-at-home orders are making it harder for people to leave abusive situations — or even just to call for help.
by Alisa Roth

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Nurses plan march to Capitol to demand more access to PPE

Nurses plan march to Capitol to demand more access to PPE

A union representing Minnesota nurses is planning a march in St. Paul to demand more personal protective equipment, after a nurse at United Hospital was fired for violating policy by wearing hospital-issued scrubs.
by Kirsti Marohn

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May 10 update on COVID-19 in MN: Death toll in Minnesota climbs to 578

May 10 update on COVID-19 in MN: Death toll in Minnesota climbs to 578

Minnesota reported 20 more confirmed COVID-19 deaths on Sunday. The number of confirmed cases in the state has climbed past 11,000, while more than half of Minnesotans who've been diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered to the point where they no longer need to be in isolation.
by MPR News Staff

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Guthrie announces drastic cuts to budget, upcoming season

Guthrie announces drastic cuts to budget, upcoming season

The Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis has drastically scaled back its plans for the next season of plays, and says there will be staff cuts and layoffs as its budget for the upcoming season has been reduced by 60 percent.
by MPR News Staff

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