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Officials put health care providers on alert for rare syndrome in children

State health officials want to know more about whether a rare syndrome linked to COVID-19 is occurring in Minnesota’s children. In New York there have been 100 reported cases and three deaths.
by Britta Greene and Nina Moini

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Hybrid learning this summer

Minnesota K-12 schools will be allowed to open to students for a hybrid model of in-person and distance learning starting this summer. That's according to a new executive order from Governor Tim Walz. MPR News morning update for May 15, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions -- Open Flames & Li Fonte

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National Guard members start testing for COVID-19 in nursing homes

The state is stepping up its efforts to combat the coronavirus outbreak in long-term care facilities. MPR News evening update for May 14, 2020. Hosted by Britta Greene and Tim Nelson.
by Britta Greene and Tim Nelson

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Wisconsin’s Supreme Court overturns stay-at-home extension

Gov. Tony Evers’ administration had extended the order until May 26.  MPR News morning update for May 14, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions – Open Flames & Li Fonte.

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Stay-at-home order set to expire Sunday night; retailers able to reopen

Gov. Tim Walz says restaurants, bars and hair salons will stay closed through the end of the month. The governor said his decision is informed by new modeling state officials released today showing the state’s death toll will likely be worse than previously thought. MPR News Evening update for May 13, 2020. Hosted by Britta Greene and Tim Nelson.
by Britta Greene and Tim Nelson

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State lawmakers raise privacy concerns over COVID-19 data gathering

Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm has said that the state’s collection of aggregate data from hospitals is supported by Minnesota’s medical records act. MPR News morning update for May 13, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions – Open Flames & Li Fonte.

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Gov. Walz's peacetime emergency declaration set to expire

Walz needs to decide whether to extend that declaration and preserve the legal power that has allowed him to put the stay-at-home restrictions in place during the pandemic. MPR News Evening update for May 12, 2020. Hosted by Britta Greene and Tim Nelson.
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Wisconsin allowing many retailers to reopen, with restrictions

The move comes as state officials weigh next steps in Minnesota’s response. MPR News morning update for May 12, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions – Open Flames & Li Fonte.

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A political fight over the state's COVID-19 contact tracing plans

Minnesota posted another decline today in the number of daily tests being run for COVID-19. That’s as Governor Tim Walz and health officials continue to emphasize how critical testing is for controlling the outbreak — and to inform any plan to restart the economy. MPR News evening update for April 15, 2020. Hosted by Tim Nelson and Britta Greene.
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Elective surgeries restart in MN

Dental services can also resume. MPR News morning update for May 11, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions – Open Flames & Li Fonte

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