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• Hennepin Ramsey counties move to help homeowners, businesses deal with pandemic

  21-04-2020 23:41
  
  The Hennepin County Board was expected to take the same action Tuesday.
  
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• Larry Windrum, a St. Paul antiques dealer and victim of COVID-19, dies at 81

  21-04-2020 23:36
  
  Customers looked forward to the shop's annual holiday open house, with live music and invitations crafted by Windrum, a graphic designer.
  
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• Despite protest, Pipestone's historic Calumet Inn remains closed

  21-04-2020 23:36
  
  Fire code dispute between city and 1887 hotel to head to state for appeal.
  
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• The Latest: Foxconn begins making masks in Mount Pleasant

  21-04-2020 23:10
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus outbreak in Wisconsin (all times local):
  
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• Longtime Milwaukee TV reporter Mike Anderson dies at 67

  21-04-2020 22:55
  
  Longtime Milwaukee television TV reporter and anchor Mike Anderson, who covered racial inequality, political upheaval and inner-city violence during his 36-year tenure at WISN, died Tuesday at age 67, the station said.
  
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• Minneapolis firefighter tests positive for COVID-19

  21-04-2020 22:52
  
  A police staff member has also been diagnosed.
  
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• Beltrami County jail records first inmate case of COVID-19

  21-04-2020 22:43
  
  Coronavirus continues to spread behind bars across the state.
  
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• Virus misinformation flourishes in online protest groups

  21-04-2020 22:05
  
  Hundreds, sometimes thousands, of posts fly in the new Facebook groups daily.
  
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• Minneapolis covers up walk buttons to protect pedestrians from coronavirus

  21-04-2020 22:03
  
  The changes reduce the risk of picking up germs while waiting to cross city intersections.
  
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• Wisconsin Republicans sue governor over stay-at-home order

  21-04-2020 21:15
  
  Republican leaders of the Wisconsin Legislature asked the conservative-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday to block an order from Gov. Tony Evers' administration extending a stay-at-home order until May 27.
  
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• Biker gang, underage parties are the latest busted for violating stay-at-home order

  21-04-2020 21:13
  
  A total of 33 Minnesotans have been charged with violating Gov. Walz's COVID-19 orders.
  
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• Muslim call to prayer to be broadcast in Minneapolis neighborhood

  21-04-2020 21:02
  
  The first-ever broadcast in Minnesota will run through Ramadan holy days.
  
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• Minnesota Republican Party moves to online convention in response to coronavirus

  21-04-2020 20:30
  
  Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan said it wasn't realistic to hold the mid-May gathering in Rochester.
  
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• Charge: Man brings kids to mom's Maple Grove birthday gathering, is shot dead by her boyfriend

  21-04-2020 20:07
  
  The gunfire occurred Sunday evening at the complex in the 11800 block of N. 80th Avenue.
  
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• WIAA officially cancels Wisconsin high school spring sports

  21-04-2020 19:55
  
  The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association officially canceled all spring high school sports Tuesday as the coronavirus pandemic stretches on.
  
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• University of Minnesota to freeze tuition next academic year

  21-04-2020 19:53
  
  The tuition freeze will apply to all students except those enrolled in three professional programs.
  
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• Ramsey County Board waives late fees for property taxes

  21-04-2020 19:10
  
  The Hennepin County Board was expected to take the same action Tuesday.
  
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• Cities scramble and worry as budgets take hits from the virus

  21-04-2020 18:54
  
  Officials are hoping for relief from state and federal governments.
  
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• 17 more Minnesotans die of COVID-19 as state's toll hits 160

  21-04-2020 18:40
  
  Seventeen more Minnesotans have died from COVID-19, raising the state's death toll to 160, the Minnesota Department of Health reported Tuesday. The 17 new deaths tied a high set last Friday.
  
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• Shilling to step down as Senate Democrats' leader this week

  21-04-2020 18:35
  
  Wisconsin Senate Democratic Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling plans to step down from her leadership post later this week.
  
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• COVID-19 continues to spread throughout Minnesota with 17 deaths

  21-04-2020 18:21
  
  Majority of deaths reported Tuesday occurred among long-term care residents in Hennepin County.
  
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• Hidden nature gems to visit

  21-04-2020 17:32
  You can find an interactive map on their website that shows recommended hidden gems of parks, trails and natural areas
  
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• Armed man killed in Mankato area raft shootout with police identified, was mentally ill

  21-04-2020 16:40
  
  Close friend of the family said the man was mentally ill and "afraid of police."
  
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• Traffic Alert: Weekend closure set for I-94/I-494/I-694 interchange in Woodbury, Oakdale

  21-04-2020 16:21
  MnDOT is alerting motorists that all four loop ramps of the interchange will close beginning at noon Friday, April 24.
  
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• Wisconsin Democrats call on Trump for more supplies

  21-04-2020 15:55
  
  The federal government needs to do more to ensure that Wisconsin has the needed supplies to increase testing for coronavirus, three members of Wisconsin's congressional delegation told President Donald Trump in a letter sent ahead of Vice President Mike Pence's visit to a ventilator manufacturer in Madison on Tuesday.
  
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• Fairview plans new COVID-19 units in Edina, St. Paul hospitals

  21-04-2020 15:39
  
  Health system planning for continued increase in COVID-19 patients, hoping to recreate collaboration that has worked at Bethesda.
  
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• Fairview plans new COVID-19 units

  21-04-2020 15:11
  
  Health system planning for continued increase in COVID-19 patients, hoping to recreate collaboration that has worked at Bethesda.
  
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• 26 displaced after fire at Mpls. condo complex

  21-04-2020 14:44
  The 2-alarm fire started just after 1 a.m. on Penn Ave. North.
  
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• The Latest: More mining layoffs due to the coronavirus

  21-04-2020 14:15
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus outbreak in Minnesota (all times local):
  
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• Officials link 7 Wisconsin virus cases to in-person voting

  21-04-2020 14:05
  
  Officials have identified seven people who appear to have contracted the coronavirus through activities related to the April 7 election in Wisconsin, Milwaukee's health commissioner said.
  
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• Armed man killed in Mankato area raft shootout with police had stolen snacks

  21-04-2020 14:03
  
  "He shot and fired twice at me," an officer on the scene said. "I fired back twice. He's still floating."
  
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• Armed man who died in Mankato raft shootout had stolen snacks from gas station

  21-04-2020 13:57
  
  "He shot and fired twice at me," an officer on the scene said. "I fired back twice. He's still floating."
  
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• Sunrise Snapshot: Tuesday, April 21

  21-04-2020 13:54
  Everything you need to know heading into your Tuesday.
  
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• Fire damages north Minneapolis condo complex

  21-04-2020 12:53
  
  The building was evacuated and no one was hurt
  
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• Ham Lake suspect faces first charges in attacks terrorizing women in Minneapolis

  21-04-2020 12:26
  
  Jory Wiebrand of Ham Lake is a suspect in 10 assaults and home break-ins since 2013.
  
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• Gov. Tim Walz: Business disruptions could last 18 months

  21-04-2020 12:04
  
  Walz said stores, restaurants and other public places will long have to adapt to public concerns about the coronavirus, likely until there's an effective vaccine.
  
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• 'On Eagle's Wings' composer pens new song inspired by life during COVID-19

  21-04-2020 10:10
  Father Michael Joncas' new hymn 'Shelter Me' is already being performed at virtual church services.
  
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• Walz chats with the president about virus plan

  21-04-2020 06:33
  Minnesota governor spent some quality time on the horn with President Trump, which may explain the president's upbeat tweet about Walz
  
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• Bloomington officials discuss potential budget shortfalls because of the virus

  21-04-2020 04:17
  
  Revenue from hotels, Mall of America boost the city's coffers in typical years.
  
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• Despite no body, Moorhead man charged with killing, dismembering woman

  21-04-2020 03:59
  
  The 19-year-old Moorhead resident has been missing for more than two weeks.
  
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• In Minnesota, Joe Biden faces test with young Bernie Sanders supporters

  21-04-2020 03:56
  
  "Don't expect us to jump up and down to vote for the lesser of two evils," one active supporter said.
  
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• Man charged in Hopkins hit-and-run that left another critically hurt

  21-04-2020 02:52
  
  Surveillance tapes helped police find suspect; victim is in critical condition.
  
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• Minnesota company 75F returns SBA-guaranteed loan funds

  21-04-2020 02:46
  
  A few other companies, including Shake Shack, also returned money to benefit more needy businesses.
  
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• Global beer collab to help hospitality professionals during global pandemic

  21-04-2020 02:01
  Modist and four other Minnesota breweries are participating in an effort to create All Together IPA.
  
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• Candidates line up for Mpls. City Council vacancy

  21-04-2020 01:50
  
  Winner will replace Abdi Warsame and remain in office through 2021.
  
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• Amid mounting COVID-19 toll, Minnesota officials scramble to find safe places for seniors

  21-04-2020 01:43
  
  As outbreaks spread, officials look to create new spaces for infected seniors.
  
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• Twins and partners turning Homer Hankies into face masks

  21-04-2020 01:32
  Hope to make more than 10,000 for health workers and grocery store workers.
  
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• State asks Minnesota corporations to help acquire protective gear in COVID-19 fight

  21-04-2020 01:27
  
  The request comes as front-line health care workers report shortages of equipment.
  
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• Amid mounting death toll, Minnesota officials scramble to find safe places for seniors

  21-04-2020 01:26
  
  As outbreaks spread, officials look to create new spaces for infected seniors.
  
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• Duluth to close a golf course, delay street projects to deal with budget shortfall

  21-04-2020 01:24
  
  Facing up to $25 million in lost revenue, city starts to make closures, delays.
  
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