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• Several charged across Minnesota with violating Gov. Walz's order to stay home amid coronavirus outbreak

  03-04-2020 23:42
  
  The ACLU of Minnesota questioned police tactics in charging some cases.
  
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• Several charged across state with violating Gov. Walz's order to stay home amid coronavirus outbreak

  03-04-2020 23:35
  
  The ACLU of Minnesota questioned police tactics in charging some cases.
  
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• Hennepin County opens third shelter for homeless in hotel

  03-04-2020 23:31
  
  Some county workers to be reassigned to work with the homeless
  
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• Minnesota seeks to help immigrant residents cope with COVID-19

  03-04-2020 23:23
  
  Some fear seeking help will jeopardize their immigration status because of new "public charge" rule.
  
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• Minnesota officials plan for COVID-19 in prisons, worry about state's mask situation

  03-04-2020 23:21
  
  The number of known COVID-19 cases increased by 47, to 789, with four more deaths, according to Minnesota Department of Health data.
  
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• Wisconsin health official says COVID-19 curve is flattening

  03-04-2020 22:30
  
  Wisconsin's chief medical officer for communicable diseases said Friday that data on coronavirus infections continues to show that the state is "flattening the curve."
  
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• Unknown number of Minnesotans still stranded abroad

  03-04-2020 22:20
  
  While thousands of Americans have returned, some unable to get home.
  
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• University of Minnesota regents approve bigger room and board refunds for students

  03-04-2020 21:38
  
  It's a reversal by U leaders, who were criticized over earlier plans for a partial refund.
  
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• Mayo to lead national COVID-19 plasma trial

  03-04-2020 21:19
  
  Mayo Clinic is leading a national trial to use donated plasma from patients who have recovered from COVID-19 as a treatment therapy for others infected by the novel coronavirus that causes the illness.
  
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• Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota stay-home order working, but COVID surge still coming

  03-04-2020 21:02
  
  Walz, in live address Friday, unveils online 'dashboard' to let Minnesotans track COVID spread, response.
  
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• Mayo Clinic to lead national COVID-19 treatment trial

  03-04-2020 20:54
  
  Mayo Clinic is leading a national trial to use donated plasma from patients who have recovered from COVID-19 as a treatment therapy for others infected by the novel coronavirus that causes the illness.
  
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• Peugeot 208 gets a quiet coronation

  03-04-2020 20:47
  
  Virus fears curtail the European Car of the Year ceremony.
  
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• Mayo Clinic to lead national COVID-19 plasma trial

  03-04-2020 20:15
  
  Doctors believe plasma can give immune system boost to COVID-19 patients and help beat back the coronavirus that causes it.
  
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• Minneapolis police arrest man wanted in last month's birthday party slaying

  03-04-2020 19:27
  
  The suspect, who was previously charged by an arrest warrant, was booked into the Hennepin County jail on Thursday, records show.
  
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• Teenager allegedly threatened with jail over COVID-19 posts

  03-04-2020 19:05
  
  A 16-year-old Wisconsin high school sophomore who had symptoms of the coronavirus and posted about it on social media was ordered by a sheriff's deputy to delete the posts and threatened with being taken to jail, her attorney said Friday.
  
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• Trump campaign kicks off Catholic voter outreach project

  03-04-2020 18:35
  
  President Donald Trump's reelection campaign is ramping up its courtship of Catholic voters ahead of a likely November matchup against a devout Catholic Democrat, former Vice President Joe Biden.
  
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• $5 million relief plan in Minneapolis would aid renters, homeless, small businesses

  03-04-2020 18:28
  
  The aid is targeted to families and businesses struggling during the pandemic.
  
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• 4 more COVID-19 deaths in Minnesota as 86 are hospitalized, with 40 patients in ICU

  03-04-2020 18:20
  
  Four more deaths in Minnesota have been linked to COVID-19, state officials said Friday, as the statewide count is now 22 deaths related to the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Minnesota deaths up 4, to 22, in COVID-19 pandemic

  03-04-2020 18:11
  
  Four more deaths in Minnesota have been linked to COVID-19, state officials said Friday, as the statewide count is now 22 deaths related to the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Edina police hope reward will lead to whomever painted racial slur on fence

  03-04-2020 18:06
  
  The vandalism may have occurred on March 26.
  
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• Edina police hope reward will lead them to whoever painted racial slur on fence

  03-04-2020 18:00
  
  The vandalism was may have occurred on March 26.
  
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• County leaders looking to state for flexibility on property tax payments

  03-04-2020 17:35
  
  With first half taxes due May 15, local governments are looking for ways to provide flexibility.
  
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• Duluth's Frost River swaps bags for masks to fight coronavirus spread

  03-04-2020 17:24
  
  The canvas bag maker is supplying local hospitals.
  
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• New proposal would fully refund University of Minnesota students for room and board

  03-04-2020 17:07
  
  It's a reversal by U leaders, who were criticized over earlier plans for a partial refund.
  
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• Walz to update Minnesota on COVID-19 fight via video address

  03-04-2020 16:50
  
  Gov. Tim Walz will deliver a video address Friday to update Minnesotans on the state's fight against COVID-19.
  
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• Was Minnesota once home to nuclear missiles during the Cold War?

  03-04-2020 15:35
  
  At the height of the Cold War, the Twin Cities were protected by a quartet of nuclear missile installations ringing the metro area.
  
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• Friends say slain Madison couple compassionate and selfless

  03-04-2020 15:20
  
  Friends of a Madison couple found slain in a university aboretum say they're unable to comprehend why anyone would want to harm the two whom they describe as compassionate and selfless.
  
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• Commission seeks clarity on absentees for Wisconsin election

  03-04-2020 14:55
  
  The Wisconsin Election Commission wants a federal judge who ordered an extension for absentee voting in Tuesday's presidential primary as the coronovirus spreads to ensure that no results are reported until all absentee ballots are in.
  
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• 10 facing charges in Chisago County cockfighting ring

  03-04-2020 14:49
  
  Police acted on a tip from a concerned citizen
  
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• Pedestrian in Maplewood, truck driver in Willmar die in fatal crashes

  03-04-2020 13:26
  
  The State Patrol is investigating both incidents
  
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• Man dies in Inver Grove Heights apartment fire

  03-04-2020 12:53
  
  Firefighters found the victim in the unit where the fire started
  
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• Minneapolis closes beaches, pools and programs for entire summer

  03-04-2020 06:27
  
  The closures extend to park restrooms, drinking fountains and aquatic facilities.
  
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• Minnesota State Patrol investigating fatal crash in east metro

  03-04-2020 05:23
  
  The crash occurred on southbound Hwy. 120 (Century Avenue) at 9:16 p.m., the patrol said.
  
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• Lawsuit: Sherburne County jail ignored inmate's warning signs before suicide

  03-04-2020 04:13
  
  Documents indicate inmate had contemplated suicide, but jail and doctor insist case was properly handled.
  
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• Disease data modeling, in Minnesota and elsewhere, varies greatly

  03-04-2020 04:06
  
  Modeling by the Minnesota Department of Health and the University of Minnesota directly informed Gov. Tim Walz and guided his stay-at-home order
  
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• Man slain in Minneapolis home invasion helped 'a lot of people,' friends say

  03-04-2020 03:27
  
  "Sippi," as Gregory Turner was known, always looked out for those around him, friends say.
  
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• In abrupt reversal, Minnesota will release names of senior care facilities with coronavirus

  03-04-2020 02:02
  
  Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said her agency will begin publishing the names on its website as early as Friday or Saturday.
  
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• One dead, one critical, one in custody in South St. Paul shooting

  03-04-2020 01:35
  
  The adult male suspect called authorities shortly afterward and surrendered to West St. Paul police.
  
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• Disease data modeling, in Minnesota and elsewhere, in public spotlight

  03-04-2020 01:21
  
  Long used to assess patterns of infectious agents such as HIV, data modeling is gaining increased public scrutiny amid COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• One dead, one critical in South St. Paul shooting

  03-04-2020 01:18
  
  The adult male suspect called authorities shortly afterward and surrendered to West St. Paul police. He is now in custody.
  
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• Hennepin County judge restores public access to two hearings, but not in all cases

  03-04-2020 01:12
  
  The judge declined to open up all hearings in the county to full public access.
  
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• Minnesota church that had evaded virus rules now cancels services

  03-04-2020 00:58
  
  Church services had continued despite virus threats.
  
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• Duluth wants to forgive rent for major airport employer

  03-04-2020 00:50
  
  The move could save AAR Corp. more than $111,000 through June.
  
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• How and where Minnesota's population grew in the last decade

  03-04-2020 00:44
  
  New population estimates data from the U.S. Census Bureau shed light on what's driving the state's population growth, and where it's occurring.
  
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• Fashion designer Jacqueline Ari Murray dies at 83

  03-04-2020 00:35
  
  Her business mostly contracted with Dayton's, where she helped create the FYI (For Your Image) Consulting Service.
  
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• Man slain in Minneapolis home invasion remembered for work ethic, generosity

  03-04-2020 00:34
  
  "Sippi," as Gregory Turner was known, always looked out for those around him, friends say.
  
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• Rainforest Cafe founder, wife sue over municipal dock in front of their Lake Minnetonka property

  03-04-2020 00:12
  
  They say the dock is a safety hazard that limits the use of their lakeshore.
  
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