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New COVID-19 modeling: Social distancing is working in MN — but only if we keep it up
A new data analysis of the coronavirus outbreak by the University of Texas suggests that Minnesota’s social distancing efforts might be paying off in its response to COVID-19 — but it also implies that even bigger outbreaks might lie ahead if those social distancing practices were to end.
Matching health workers with peers to ease stress of fighting pandemic
People who treat patients with COVID-19 face serious challenges to their mental health — from sadness for their patients to worries about their own safety. A new program at the University of Minnesota is trying to address that by connecting health workers with a buddy.
Jungle Theater’s Rasmussen makes a big — and bittersweet — move
One of the Twin Cities’ leading theater directors is moving on. Sarah Rasmussen, artistic director of The Jungle Theater in Minneapolis, is headed to New Jersey to lead the McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton.
GOP lawmakers irked by DFL vote by mail strategy
A Minnesota House panel advanced an elections bill Thursday without Republican support. GOP lawmakers are worried about a replacement bill coming next week that would expand mail-in voting. 
April 23 update on COVID-19 in MN: 200 dead; more firms to reopen; State Fair doubts
As many as 100,000 manufacturing, industrial and office workers could be back on the job as soon as Monday, but public school buildings will stay closed — and there is serious doubt about this year’s Minnesota State Fair. Those were the key takeaways Thursday from Gov. Tim Walz.