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State health officials want to know more about whether a rare syndrome linked to COVID-19 is occurring in Minnesota’s children. In New York there have been 100 reported cases and three deaths.

MPR News evening update for May 15, 2020. Hosted by Britta Greene and Nina Moini.

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Minnesota K-12 schools will be allowed to open to students for a hybrid model of in-person and distance learning starting this summer. That's according to a new executive order from Governor Tim Walz. MPR News morning update for May 15, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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The state is stepping up its efforts to combat the coronavirus outbreak in long-term care facilities. Health officials say the guard members are helping meet a need for concentrated testing.

MPR News evening update for May 14, 2020. Hosted by Britta Greene and Tim Nelson.

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Gov. Tony Evers’ administration had extended the order until May 26.  MPR News morning update for May 14, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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Minnesota’s stay-at-home order will lift Sunday night, but restaurants, hair salons and other establishments must remain closed, Gov. Tim Walz told Minnesotans in a special address. Meanwhile, new modeling shows an estimated 28,000 people in Minnesota will die of COVID-19.

MPR News evening update for May 13, 2020. Hosted by Britta Greene and Tim Nelson.

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Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm has said that the state’s collection of aggregate data from hospitals is supported by Minnesota’s medical records act. MPR News morning update for May 13, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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Minnesota’s stay-at-home order is set to lift this weekend, so without the emergency declaration, Walz would have to go through regular political channels — including a divided Legislature.

MPR News evening update for May 12, 2020. Hosted by Britta Greene and Tim Nelson.

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

The move comes as state officials weigh next steps in Minnesota’s response. MPR News morning update for May 12, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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A bill to set up expanded contact tracing was sent to the House floor this week. It would allow the Minnesota Department of Health to temporarily hire more people to trace the spread of COVID-19. But some Republicans argue it’s not a wise use of money.

MPR News Evening update for May 11, 2020. Hosted by Britta Greene and Tim Nelson.

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

Dental services can also resume. MPR News morning update for May 11, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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