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As health care workers prepare for COVID-19, medical students pitch in on the home front

As health care workers prepare for COVID-19, medical students pitch in on the home front

The University of Minnesota medical students may be too early in their education to have the kind of clinical experience needed to treat patients, but they’re stepping up to help doctors and nurses with everything from babysitting to grocery shopping.
by Jon Collins

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How 'Med City' prepares for pandemic

How 'Med City' prepares for pandemic

In Rochester, a city dominated by health care, health and local officials are facing some unique challenges when it comes to preparing for COVID-19.
by Catharine Richert

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Walz advises no gatherings over 250 people as MN COVID-19 cases hit 14

Walz advises no gatherings over 250 people as MN COVID-19 cases hit 14

Gov. Tim Walz Friday declared a “peacetime emergency” and laid out plans to curb the spread of coronavirus but did not order schools or the Capitol closed. The moves come as 14 Minnesotans have now tested positive for COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the new coronavirus.
by Brian Bakst

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51 invasive carp caught in Mississippi River near La Crosse

51 invasive carp caught in Mississippi River near La Crosse

It’s the largest number found so far upstream in the Mississippi. No breeding populations have been detected in Minnesota waters to date, although a DNR official says it’s too early to say whether that’s changed given this most recent discovery.
by Kirsti Marohn

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No hoops tourneys, but MN high school spring sports not yet canceled

The Minnesota State High School League had hoped to continue the girls tournament, which was set to run through Saturday. But officials Friday morning shut it down in response to coronavirus concerns. Later, the league unveiled plans to salvage the rest of the spring season.
by MPR News Staff

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Census 2020: Minn. cities move to make sure renters get counted

Census 2020: Minn. cities move to make sure renters get counted

State officials say renters are the most under-counted group in Minnesota. And those residents could make the difference in determining whether the state holds on to an eighth Congressional seat.
by Dan Kraker

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St. Paul educators reach tentative contract deal, call off strike

St. Paul educators reach tentative contract deal, call off strike

The union representing and the district announced they had reached a tentative settlement at about 3 a.m. this morning. The union told members to report to work this afternoon, although schools will remain closed Friday.
by Tim Nelson

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