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University of Minnesota delays in-person classes

Minnesota’s COVID-19 case numbers continued their climb Monday, as the University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents approved a proposal to delay in-person classes for students on some of its campuses. According to the plan, nearly all undergraduate classes on three of the university’s campuses — in the Twin Cities, Rochester and Duluth — will now begin online for at least the first two weeks of school this fall. Move-in for students who live in on-campus housing at those three locations will also be delayed by two weeks. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota's best laid back-to-school plans are unraveling

Classes in southwestern Minnesota have been cancelled and the University of Minnesota says it is delaying students moving in and in-person classes, as COVID-19 continues to play havoc with back-to-school plans. This is an MPR News evening update for Monday, August 24, 2020, hosted by Tim Nelson. Our music is by Gary Meister.

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U Board of Regents considering delayed start

The fall semester might begin even more differently than expected this year for undergraduates on several University of Minnesota campuses. University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel announced Friday that she’s proposing that three of the U’s campuses — in the Twin Cities, Rochester and Duluth — begin classes online for at least the first two weeks of school this fall. The university's Board of Regents is expected to take up Gabel's proposal in a special meeting Monday morning. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Non-profits turn to Washington for help

Leaders of more than 150 Minnesota-based nonprofits are looking to Washington for financial relief. They recently sent a letter to the state’s congressional delegation saying they need more support to get through the coronavirus pandemic.  This is an MPR News weekend update for Sunday, August 23, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Dorms, COVID-19, alleged spies, and going back to the movies

As the University of Minnesota considers keeping dorms closed for at least two weeks in the face of the pandemic, students and others show their displeasure in an online petition. This is an MPR News Saturday update for August 22nd 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright. Our theme music is by Gary Meister. 

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Twin Cities school districts mostly choose hybrid model of distance, in-person

Just over half of the 46 districts surveyed by the Association for Metropolitan Area School Districts will bring students back to in-person classes in some capacity. Also, health officials suggest parents model mask-wearing and distancing for their kids to prepare for school. Hosted by Nina Moini. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
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St. Olaf suspends 17 students after off-campus party

At least one person who attended the party was infected with COVID-19. The college says 50 students are now in quarantine due to lack of social distancing, many with ties to the party. MPR News morning update for August 21, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.    

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Unemployment rate falls to 7.7%

Minnesota's jobless numbers continued to fall last month, but remain considerably higher than before the coronavirus pandemic began.  According to new data released Thursday by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, the state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 7.7 percent in July, down from 8.6 percent in June. This is an MPR News evening update for August 20, 2020. Hosted by Dan Kraker. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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ND’s top health official resigns

Dr. Andrew Stahl is leaving after three months as North Dakota’s interim state health officer. The previous state health officer resigned suddenly in May. MPR News morning update for August 20, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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‘Respect the virus’

State health authorities on Wednesday pleaded with Minnesotans to do the right things to stem the spread of COVID-19 even as they expressed frustration over fresh reports of Minnesotans doing the wrong things. This is an MPR News evening update for Wednesday, August 19, 2020. Hosted by Matt Sepic. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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