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As testing increases in Minnesota, number of confirmed COVID-19 cases jumps

Minnesota on Saturday reported 24 more COVID-19 deaths and 498 more confirmed COVID-19 cases. The confirmed death toll in the state since the start of the pandemic is now 395, with 6,228 confirmed cases as the state has ramped up testing. MPR News update for May 2, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright.

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May Day brings protests

Covid-19 tests accelerates in Minnesota. MPR News evening update for May 1, 2020. Hosted by Nina Moini and Britta Greene.

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Talks underway to restart elective surgeries in MN

Routine dental visits may also resume on the same timeline. MPR News morning update for May 1, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions – Open Flames & Li Fonte  

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Gov. Walz to announce next steps in MN virus response

His current stay-at-home order expires on Monday. MPR News morning update for April 30, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions — Open Flames & Li Fonte

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Trump orders meatpacking plants to stay open

Several processing plants in the region have closed temporarily after workers tested positive for COVID-19. MPR News morning update for April 29, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions — Open Flames & Li Fonte

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Pence visits Mayo Clinic

Vice President Pence didn’t wear a mask as he visited the Rochester medical center. MPR News evening update for April 28, 2020. Hosted by Britta Greene and Tim Nelson.

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Vice President Mike Pence visits Mayo Clinic on Tuesday

Pence will hear more about the state’s partnership with Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota to quickly increase COVID-19 testing capacity to 20,000 tests per day. MPR News morning update for April 28, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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Minnesota farmers forced to euthanize hogs

The economic toll is surfacing in Minnesota tax revenue. MPR News Update for April 27, 2020. Hosted by Britta Greene and Tim Nelson.

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