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Minnesota's stay-at-home order extended

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is extending his stay at home order through May 4. The move adds another 25 days to the two weeks of restrictions he initially imposed. Health officials say social distancing is working and the additional restrictions will push the state’s peak infections into July. MPR News evening update for April 8, 2020. Hosted by Britta Greene and Tim Nelson

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Gov. Walz expected to release modified stay-at-home order

Governor Tim Walz today is expected to outline revisions to his stay-at-home order, which is set to expire Friday evening. MPR News morning update for April 8, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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MN COVID cases top 1,000

It’s now been one month since the first case of COVID-19 was reported in the state. There are now more than 1,000 cases, and so much about our lives has changed. MPR News evening update for April 7, 2020. Hosted by Tim Nelson and Britta Greene.

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Gov. Walz weighing extension of stay-at-home order

He has said he expects to announce within days whether he’ll extend the state’s stay-at-home order – and if so, for how long. The current order expires on Friday at 5 p.m. MPR News morning update for April 7, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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Gov. Walz requests major disaster declaration

In a letter to President Trump, Walz asked for federal support for the state's public health and safety response to the coronavirus pandemic. MPR News morning update for April 6, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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Five more COVID-19 deaths reported in Minnesota

State health officials reported Sunday that 29 people in Minnesota have died from COVID-19, up from 24 the previous day. Meanwhile the overall number of confirmed cases in the state increased to 935 on Sunday, up from 865 on Friday. It’s among the largest single-day increases in cases so far in Minnesota. MPR News update for April 5, 2020. Hosted by Tim Nelson.

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