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Giving, saving, bills: How Minnesotans are spending their stimulus checks

Giving, saving, bills: How Minnesotans are spending their stimulus checks

MPR News asked Minnesotans what they’re going to do with their federal coronavirus stimulus money, and you responded in droves — we received well over 100 replies to queries on our website and on Twitter.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Walz OKs golfing, boating at safe distance

Walz OKs golfing, boating at safe distance

With the weather warming and pressure rising to allow more outdoor activities, Gov. Tim Walz Friday eased back on the state’s COVID-19 stay-at-home restrictions to let Minnesotans go golfing and hit the lakes — starting this weekend.
by MPR News Staff

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COVID-19 cases confirmed at SW Minn. pork processing plant

COVID-19 cases confirmed at SW Minn. pork processing plant

The JBS Pork processing plant is Worthington’s largest employer, with a workforce of more than 2,000. State officials said that at least seven people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 are associated with the plant.
by MPRNews Staff and Hannah Yang

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Daily dose of sweetness: 'Let me send you happy mail!'

Daily dose of sweetness: 'Let me send you happy mail!'

One Minneapolis woman is trying to help fight the loneliness brought on the coronavirus pandemic, particularly for people who live by themselves. Maia Roppo is sending cards to people to let them know that they're not alone — and she'd love to send you one, too.
by Nancy Yang

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April 17 update on COVID-19 in MN: Deaths rise to 111; Walz eases some outdoor curbs

April 17 update on COVID-19 in MN: Deaths rise to 111; Walz eases some outdoor curbs

Gov. Walz mixed optimism with vigilance Friday, urging Minnesotans to enjoy more outdoor activities but warning against a false sense of security about the disease as he confirmed new cases tied to a massive pork processing plant in Worthington.
by MPR News Staff

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Big data drives Minnesota's COVID-19 response. Take a look under the hood.

Big data drives Minnesota's COVID-19 response. Take a look under the hood.

The model predicts the demand for ICU beds and the number of people who might die from the disease. With so much unknown about COVID-19, it uses estimates about how quickly it might spread and how deadly it is to make their predictions.
by David H. Montgomery

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