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Sorry, we have to cancel: Minnesota resorts worry about their survival

Sorry, we have to cancel: Minnesota resorts worry about their survival

Many vacationers are canceling resort reservations because of the coronavirus pandemic. Some resorts have chosen not to open at all. Those that do are having to reimagine the summer experience in the era of social distancing.
by Dan Gunderson

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May 6 update on COVID-19 in MN: 30 more deaths; total cases surge above 8K

May 6 update on COVID-19 in MN: 30 more deaths; total cases surge above 8K

The latest counts come a day after budget officials conceded COVID-19 has blown a $2.4 billion hole in the state budget and Minnesota’s economy won’t recover from the pandemic anytime soon.
by MPR News Staff

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MN hospitals welcome return of elective procedures; nurses union wary of move

MN hospitals welcome return of elective procedures; nurses union wary of move

In an executive order Tuesday, Gov. Tim Walz lifted the temporary ban that he imposed seven weeks ago, which was part of an effort to save scarce masks and gowns for the COVID-19 fight.
by Matt Sepic

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Concern about PPE shortage remains as MN moves to allow elective procedures

Concern about PPE shortage remains as MN moves to allow elective procedures

As the state prepares to reopen hospitals for elective procedures, some nurses at United Hospital in St. Paul are speaking out about a shortage of personal protective equipment, even as the hospital operates at a reduced capacity.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Photos: 'Front porch' project documents unity during pandemic

Photos: 'Front porch' project documents unity during pandemic

Since mid-April, photographer Scott Streble has been taking photos of families in front of their homes. "When you look at the photos collectively, it's kind of a we're-all-in-it-together sentiment,” he said. He’s done 125 so far.
by Nancy Yang

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Mankato pet cremator sees grief ‘compounded’ amid COVID-19

Mankato pet cremator sees grief ‘compounded’ amid COVID-19

Wendy June, 57, has run Mankato Pet Cremation since summer 2018. An essential worker, she says “Anything that we can do to lessen someone else's load at this time, especially over the loss of people and pets.”
by Cody Nelson

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