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March 21, 2020 4:41 PM

Minnesota has its first confirmed coronavirus death

The state’s first confirmed coronavirus death was a Ramsey County person in their 80s. The latest on COVID-19 for March 21, 2020, hosted by Elizabeth Shockman.

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March 20, 2020 5:51 PM

Price gouging outlawed for pandemic in Minnesota

Minnesota’s case count climbed to 115 and two people are in intensive care. The latest on COVID-19 for March 20, 2020, hosted by Nina Moini.

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March 20, 2020 6:15 AM

Wis. sees COVID-19 deaths as virus continues spread

So far, 89 Minnesota And in Minnesota, testing supplies remain limited as the case count climbed to 89 — though the actual number is likely much higher. The latest on COVID-19 for the morning of March 20, 2020, hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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March 19, 2020 4:42 PM

Minnesota remains short on testing supplies

Several parts of the COVID-19 testing supply chain remain lacking. The latest on COVID-19 for March 19, 2020, hosted by Tim Nelson.

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March 19, 2020 6:40 AM

State rations COVID-19 tests

Only those who are at the highest risk will be able to get tests. The latest on COVID-19 for the morning of March 19, 2020, hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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March 18, 2020 6:24 AM

MN hospitals pause elective surgeries

Several health systems are postponing elective procedures amid the coronavirus crisis. The latest on COVID-19 in Minnesota for the morning of March 18, 2020, hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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March 17, 2020 5:12 PM

An interview with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz

The governor sits down with MPR News editor Mike Mulcahy as the coronavirus crisis picks up in the state. Recorded March 17, 2020.

by Mike Mulcahy

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March 17, 2020 5:32 AM

Restaurants cut to take-out only

Industry leaders say the restrictions are damaging, but necessary amid the coronavirus pandemic. The latest on COVID-19 for March 17, 2020, hosted by Phil Picardi.

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March 16, 2020 6:26 PM

COVID-19 spreading at 'exponential rate'

Health experts say coronavirus will only continue spreading at an “exponential rate” as Gov. Tim Walz closes bars and other gathering places. The latest on COVID-19 for March 16, 2020, hosted by Tim Nelson.

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