Minnesota Today

Twin Cities Archbishop Bernard Hebda and other church leaders are pushing back, saying Gov. Tim Walz’s rules are arbitrary and unfair. But state health officials say what may seem harmless for certain segments of the population could have devastating consequences for others.

MPR News evening update for May 21, 2020. Hosted by Tim Nelson and Britta Greene.

Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions — Open Flames & Li Fonte.

The move defies state guidelines on in-person gatherings. MPR News morning update for May 21, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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The plan would take effect June 1 and would require six feet between tables and no more than 50 people in an outdoor restaurant space at a time. In addition, customers would have to make reservations.

MPR News evening update for May 20, 2020. Hosted by Tim Nelson and Britta Greene.

Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions — Open Flames & Li Fonte.

Gov. Walz has previously said June 1 is his goal for reopening such establishments. MPR News morning update for May 20, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions – Open Flames & Li Fonte.

Several nurses testified about the risks they face because of shortages of personal protective equipment, particularly as elective medical procedures have restarted.

MPR News evening update for May 19, 2020. Hosted by Tim Nelson and Britta Greene.

Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions — Open Flames & Li Fonte.

Gov. Walz has ordered flags to fly at half-staff on Tuesday, and on the 19th of every month through 2020. MPR News morning update for May 19, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions – Open Flames & Li Fonte.

Kris Schiffler, who owns Shady’s Hometown Tavern, in Albany, Minn., and five other bars in the area, had been planning to open the tavern’s doors at noon Monday, a long line of customers at his door.

But instead he stepped out of the open doors of his restaurant with a bullhorn, telling the crowd he would comply with a judge’s ruling.

MPR News evening update for May 18, 2020. Hosted by Tim Nelson and daughter Emma Nelson.

Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions — Open Flames & Li Fonte.

The Legislature has adjourned its 2020 session without completing many of the key bills on its to-do list. A deadline for action came and went at midnight. There’s every indication that lawmakers will be back at the Capitol this summer in a special session as the COVID-19 fight goes on. MPR News morning update for Monday, May 18, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions -- Open Flames & Li Fonte

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Minnesota climbed past 15,000 on Sunday, with 22 more deaths reported in the state. MPR News update for May 17, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright.   Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions — Open Flames & Li Fonte

Minnesota's COVID-19 death toll hit 700 on Saturday, as the state also reported a new high in completed tests. MPR News update for May 16, 2020. Hosted by Mark Zdechlik. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions — Open Flames & Li Fonte