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Small businesses race to get financial help amid pandemic — but will it be enough to survive?
Small businesses across Minnesota have been approved for $9 billion dollars in paycheck protection plan loans. Now, they’re trying to figure out how they can best use the money to try to survive the COVID-19 crisis.
Minneapolis police arrest suspect in multiple rapes spanning years
Police arrested an Anoka County man Friday on suspicion of raping multiple women in Minneapolis, dating back to at least 2015. Most of those assaults occurred in the Marcy-Holmes and Dinkytown neighborhoods.
Daily dose of sweetness: Brainerd arts group distributes 'creativity kits' to local kids
“We already have pictures from some of the kids who have created art with the materials that were in the bags, and seeing their little smiling faces pays for the entire cost of putting them together,” said Crossing Arts Alliance’s Lisa Jordan.
April 19 update on COVID-19 in MN: Death toll rises to 134
Minnesota health officials announced Sunday that 13 more people in the state have died from COVID-19, bringing the statewide death toll to 134. Meanwhile, 143 new confirmed cases were reported Sunday — the third consecutive day with at least 140 new cases.
April 18 update on COVID-19 in MN: Cases spike in SW Minnesota; statewide death toll now at 121
Minnesota health officials said Saturday that 10 more people in the state have died from COVID-19, bringing the statewide death toll to 121. Meanwhile, more than 140 new confirmed cases were reported Saturday — including a spike in southwestern Minnesota’s Nobles County.
Photos: Pro-Trump protesters urge Gov. Walz to 'Liberate Minnesota'
Hundreds of protesters gathered in front of the governor’s residence in St. Paul Friday afternoon, calling for Gov. Tim Walz to reopen the economy and lift his stay-at-home order. The rally came shortly after President Trump urged his supporters to defy Walz’s order, tweeting “Liberate Minnesota!”