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Death toll rises to 134 as officials monitor several outbreaks

Minnesota health officials announced Sunday that 13 more people in the state have died from COVID-19, bringing the statewide death toll to 134. Meanwhile, authorities in Minnesota and surrounding states were tracking several outbreaks of COVID-19. MPR News update for April 19, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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COVID-19 cases spike in southwestern Minnesota

The largest number of newly confirmed coronavirus cases in Minnesota is in Hennepin County. But Nobles County in southwestern Minnesota has seen confirmed cases increase drastically. MPR News update for April 18, 2020. Hosted by Jon Collins.

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MN Dept. of Corrections to begin releasing some inmates in response to pandemic

Several dozen inmates are expected to be released in the coming days. All were convicted of nonviolent crimes, and are within 90 days of their original release date. MPR News morning update for April 16, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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Despite urgency, testing lags

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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Walz, lawmakers spar over reopening businesses

Debate nationally and here in Minnesota continues to be focused on how and when to start reopening the economy safely. State lawmakers met again today in St. Paul, and we’re hearing more strident calls for Governor Tim Walz to start rolling back work and business restrictions. MPR News evening update for April 14, 2020. Hosted by Tim Nelson and Britta Greene.

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