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Daily dose of sweetness: Teachers, school staff parade through Pine Island

Daily dose of sweetness: Teachers, school staff parade through Pine Island

Teachers and staff from the Pine Island school district paraded through the southern Minnesota community on Friday to show support for the new distance-learning program that goes into effect next week.
by Jerry Olson

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March 28 update on COVID-19 in Minnesota: Death toll now 5; stay-at-home order takes effect

March 28 update on COVID-19 in Minnesota: Death toll now 5; stay-at-home order takes effect

A fifth person has died from COVID-19 in Minnesota, state health officials announced Saturday. Meanwhile the number of confirmed cases in the state increased to 441, up from 398 the day before.
by MPR News Staff

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Thinking of heading to a cabin to wait out the coronavirus? Here are a few things to consider

Thinking of heading to a cabin to wait out the coronavirus? Here are a few things to consider

With the state under a two-week stay-at-home order starting at midnight Friday, people with the option might be thinking of packing up and heading out of town for the next few weeks. But state officials ask that you consider that decision carefully.
by Kirsti Marohn

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States and stores are banning reusable bags during COVID-19 pandemic. Is it safe to use them?

States and stores are banning reusable bags during COVID-19 pandemic. Is it safe to use them?

The governors of Massachusetts and New Hampshire have temporarily ordered the use of disposable bags in stores around their states as a way to tamp down the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. And grocery stores around the country, including some in Minnesota, are putting restrictions on them. But are the fears warranted?
by Dan Kraker

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MN health commissioner: 'This is going to unfold over a year or 18 months'

MN health commissioner: 'This is going to unfold over a year or 18 months'

At the center of Minnesota’s response to the health crisis is MDH Commissioner Jan Malcolm, who has been a regular at Gov. Tim Walz’s daily updates on the state of Minnesota’s health this week. She answered questions from Politics Friday host Mike Mulcahy and MPR News listeners about what we might expect from the rapidly changing situation.
by Mike Mulcahy and Katie Moritz

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Daily dose of sweetness: Golden Valley neighbors find a well-spaced walk works wonders

Daily dose of sweetness: Golden Valley neighbors find a well-spaced walk works wonders

From acts of kindness and sweet gestures to inspirational signs, here are some of the ways Minnesotans are lifting one another during the coronavirus pandemic.
by Christine T. Nguyen

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March 27 update on COVID-19 in Minnesota: 52 new cases, 4 dead, more expected

March 27 update on COVID-19 in Minnesota: 52 new cases, 4 dead, more expected

“I know there will be more deaths,” Gov. Tim Walz told reporters Friday, calling it "agonzing." All four who’ve died in Minnesota were in their 80s; three had been living in group care facilities.
by MPR News Staff

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In the midst of a pandemic, in-home care providers face new challenges, stresses

In the midst of a pandemic, in-home care providers face new challenges, stresses

Among the people who are still allowed to go to work during the coronavirus pandemic are personal care assistants and other in-home helpers. They provide essential living services to people who are elderly or who have disabilities. But the virus has created a new set of challenges for an industry that's already short-staffed and underpaid.
by Catharine Richert

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