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Watch as a near-Earth asteroid heads back out to space

Watch as a near-Earth asteroid heads back out to space

Asteroid 1998 OR2 safely passed by Earth at about 4:55 a.m. Wednesday morning. But you can watch the 1.5-mile-wile space rock as it heads back out to space starting at 1:30 p.m. today through the Virtual Telescope Project live stream.
by Matt Mikus

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April 29 update on COVID-19 in MN: 319 deaths; Walz unveils next steps Thursday

April 29 update on COVID-19 in MN: 319 deaths; Walz unveils next steps Thursday

Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday will announce his next steps to restart parts of the economy while continuing to manage the spread of COVID-19. With his stay-at-home order set to expire Monday, officials say expect Walz to renew his call for people to stay close to home.
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Portraits of Valor: Warren High, 99, Army

Portraits of Valor: Warren High, 99, Army

High was glad to be serving his country overseas and thought it was the right thing to be doing with his life, but wanted more out of his service. “I was frustrated sometimes because I didn’t feel like I was doing something worthwhile,” he said.
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Polk County sheriff says businesses can open up if they can do it safely

Polk County sheriff says businesses can open up if they can do it safely

A sheriff in a Wisconsin county that borders Minnesota says he’ll allow nonessential businesses to reopen if they can operate safely. The decision runs counter to Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ executive order.
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April 28 update on COVID-19 in MN: 301 deaths; 'not where we need to be' on testing

April 28 update on COVID-19 in MN: 301 deaths; 'not where we need to be' on testing

Minnesota health officials Tuesday acknowledged their “moonshot” project to quickly and massively ramp up COVID-19 tests may fall short of Gov. Tim Walz’s goal. Their comments came hours after the state reported 15 more deaths tied to the disease.
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