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Fairview closing two St. Paul hospitals as COVID toll grows

Fairview is closing two St. Paul hospitals, closing 16 clinics and eliminating 900 jobs as the COVID toll grows among health providers. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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MN adds nearly 2,500 more confirmed COVID-19 cases over the weekend

Sunday was the fourth day in a row that Minnesota saw an increase of more than 1,000 cases. This is an MPR News morning update for October 5, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Trump visit heightens concerns about COVID-19 spread in Minnesota

Trump held a private fundraiser at a home in Shorewood and a rally at the Duluth airport on Wednesday, raising concerns about those with whom he had contact. The state health department is urging anyone  who attended Trump events to get tested for COVID-19, even if they aren’t showing symptoms. This is an MPR News evening update for October 2, 2020 with Nina Moini. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Trump tests positive for COVID-19 shortly after MN visit

The president tweeted early Friday morning that he and First Lady Melania Trump have both tested positive for the virus. His adviser Hope Hicks has also tested positive. The president’s announcement comes more than a day after he made a campaign stop in Minnesota. This is an MPR News morning update for October 2, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota State High School League green lights winter sports

Minnesota State High School League gives a green light to a limited winter sports schedule. Rep. Ilhan Omar responds to Trump attacks. Intimate partner homicides increase in Minnesota. This is an MPR News evening update for Thursday, October 1, 2020. Hosted by Matt Sepic. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Trump rakes in money, stirs up supporters in Minnesota trip

President Donald Trump swept through Minnesota Wednesday to restock his campaign account and rev up supporters after a chaotic first presidential debate with Democratic nominee Joe Biden. Trump’s only public remarks were in Duluth, where he told thousands of bundled-up, sign-waving supporters that he’s delivered for their region and needs them to deliver for his reelection campaign. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, October 1, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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The presidential debate hangover comes to Minnesota

The presidential debate hangover comes to Minnesota as Trump flies in and elections officials warn off poll watchers. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Trump to rally today in Duluth

Two weeks ago, President Donald Trump visited Bemidji. Tonight, the president is scheduled to return for a "Make America Great" event in Duluth. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, September 30, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Poll says most Minnesotans believe police have a racial bias

Poll says most Minnesotans believe police have a racial bias, although there’s a sharp divide between Democrats and Republicans on the issue. This is an evening update from MPR News hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Poll: Walz approval has slipped, but still strong

A new poll of Minnesota voters finds that a strong majority approves of the way Gov. Tim Walz is doing his job, even though his support has slipped since the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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