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May 15, 2020 6:25 AM

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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May 14, 2020 5:44 PM

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.

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May 14, 2020 6:50 AM

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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May 13, 2020 7:01 PM

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.

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May 13, 2020 6:51 AM

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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May 12, 2020 5:53 PM

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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May 12, 2020 6:45 AM

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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May 11, 2020 5:43 PM

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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May 11, 2020 6:53 AM

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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May 10, 2020 2:24 PM

Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Minnesota top 11,000

The Minnesota Department of Health reported 20 more deaths from COVID-19 on Sunday. There are also 481 new confirmed cases, bringing the statewide total to more than 11,000. MPR News update for May 10, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions -- Open Flames & Li Fonte.

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