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• More than 1,000 known COVID cases reported in Minneapolis

  08-05-2020 23:21
  
  While it's difficult to draw definitive conclusions about disparities, several council members said they want to keep close track of those numbers.
  
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• St. Paul school board chairwoman critically ill from COVID-19

  08-05-2020 23:19
  
  Marny Xiong, 31, joined the board in 2018 and is a graduate of St. Paul Public Schools.
  
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• No arrests yet in Minneapolis double shooting that left girl, 16, injured

  08-05-2020 23:08
  
  The suspect vehicle was described over the police scanner as a newer model Chevrolet Impala.
  
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• Minnesota seeks building for remains of those who died from COVID-19

  08-05-2020 22:56
  
  State facility would allow for temporary storage of bodies due to burial delays.
  
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• Ventura makes it official: He's probably not running for president.

  08-05-2020 22:33
  
  The former Minnesota governor said he does not want to quit his job now because he will lose his medical insurance.
  
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• Ramsey County Fair canceled due to coronavirus fears

  08-05-2020 21:11
  
  Ramsey joining a growing list of counties canceling summer celebrations
  
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• Minnesotans lose thousands in online auto shipper scam

  08-05-2020 20:41
  
  Fake sellers and shippers promise to deliver vehicles, then don't.
  
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• How to drive during the pandemic

  08-05-2020 20:01
  
  Experts offer tips for keeping yourself safe if you need to hit the road.
  
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• Minnesotans lose thousands in auto dealer-shipper scam

  08-05-2020 19:33
  
  Fake sellers and shippers promise to deliver vehicles, then don't.
  
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• Bail lowered to $500,000 for man charged with murder after roadside argument in St. Paul

  08-05-2020 19:28
  
  The family of Douglas Lewis attended Anthony Trifiletti's first appearance.
  
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• Waukesha County residents mount 2nd stay-at-home lawsuit

  08-05-2020 19:00
  
  While all eyes are on Republican legislators' attempt to derail Gov. Tony Evers' stay-at-home order in the state Supreme Court, two Waukesha County residents have quietly mounted their own challenge alleging the mandate violates their constitutional rights to worship, protest and travel.
  
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• As Minneapolis homeless camp raises health alarms, officials move to contain its spread

  08-05-2020 18:38
  
  "Camp Quarantine" has swelled rapidly to more than 100 homeless men and women.
  
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• Minnesota bans large, in-person ceremonies for 2020 graduates

  08-05-2020 18:27
  
  The guidelines recommend that schools planning car parades or parking lot ceremonies ask participants to arrive in separate vehicles, and keep all ceremonies brief. Ceremonies will not be allowed indoors or in football stadiums.
  
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• Live updates: More than 10,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, 100,000 tests in Minnesota

  08-05-2020 18:20
  Here are the latest developments on the fight to stop the spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota.
  
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• Minnesota deaths up 26, to 534, in COVID-19 pandemic

  08-05-2020 18:07
  
  Twenty-six more people have died from COVID-19 in Minnesota, state health officials reported today, as the number of confirmed cases across the state grew to 10,088.
  
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• Death toll climbs to 55 at New Hope nursing home hard hit by coronavirus

  08-05-2020 18:07
  
  The death toll at the facility — the site of the state's deadliest outbreak since the pandemic began — has more than quadrupled in the past two weeks.
  
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• After 'bumpy' GOP endorsement fight, Michelle Fischbach seeks to unseat Collin Peterson

  08-05-2020 18:05
  
  Bruising convention battle calls into question party unity behind the Peterson challenger.
  
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• Third person charged in Beltrami County homicide, arson

  08-05-2020 17:45
  
  A third person has been charged in a Beltrami County homicide and arson case.
  
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• Minnesota's high school robotics teams design gear for COVID-19 first responders

  08-05-2020 17:42
  
  Minnesota high schools are manufacturing protective gear
  
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• Some blame meatpacking workers, not plants, for virus spread

  08-05-2020 17:15
  
  As coronavirus hotspots erupted at major U.S. meatpacking plants, experts criticized extremely tight working conditions that made the factories natural high risk contagion locations. But some Midwestern politicians have pointed the finger at the workers' living conditions, suggesting crowded homes bear some blame.
  
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• The Latest: National Guard team assists Wisconsin coroners

  08-05-2020 17:05
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus outbreak in Wisconsin (all times local):
  
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• State releases guidelines on graduation ceremonies for Minnesota schools

  08-05-2020 16:55
  
  Ceremonies will not be allowed indoors or in football stadiums.
  
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• State leaders announce new guidelines for graduation ceremonies

  08-05-2020 16:28
  The state recommends virtual commencement ceremonies to ensure that graduates and their families do not have to leave their homes.
  
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• MN nurse earns degree while battling cancer

  08-05-2020 15:30
  Anne Murray was working hard to earn her masters degree, and thought her fatigue was from doing it all as a supermom.
  
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• Why are Minnesota's pro sports teams named after the state and not a city?

  08-05-2020 15:20
  
  While most pro teams are named after the cities they are based in, each of Minnesota's six teams uses the state name — the Twins, Vikings, Wild, Timberwolves, Lynx and United. Blame the Twin Cities.
  
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• Waseca police officer who was shot in the head walks on his own

  08-05-2020 14:03
  
  Arik Matson is recovering after being shot while pursing a suspect Jan. 6.
  
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• Sunrise Snapshot: Friday, May 8

  08-05-2020 13:43
  Everything you need to know heading into your Friday.
  
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• Man suspected in St. Paul killing arrested in Arkansas

  08-05-2020 12:29
  
  A U.S. Marshals task force says a man has been arrested in Arkansas on a warrant related to a killing in Minnesota.
  
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• Three teens arrested after viral video shows one kicking woman in head

  08-05-2020 10:52
  Metro Transit Police are investigating the incident.
  
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• Man suspected in Minnesota killing arrested in Arkansas

  08-05-2020 09:05
  
  A U.S. Marshals task force says a man has been arrested in Arkansas on a warrant related to a killing in Minnesota.
  
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• How does COVID-19 contact tracing work?

  08-05-2020 06:32
  The health dept. is working on hiring 1,000 additional tracers in the next month or two.
  
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• Karate classes move to outdoor dojo in Minneapolis during pandemic

  08-05-2020 05:29
  Twin Cities karate instructor is using a unique venue to teach his students karate during the COVID-19 crisis.
  
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• Live updates: MDH reveals plan to protect long-term care facilities

  08-05-2020 05:25
  Here are the latest developments on the fight to stop the spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
  
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• KARE 11 Investigates: State lab inflated cost of rape kit testing

  08-05-2020 05:22
  While COVID-19 has Minnesota facing a deficit, a KARE 11 investigation finds a state agency wildly overestimating the cost of helping rape victims seek justice.
  
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• COVID-19 disrupts college admissions process

  08-05-2020 05:14
  It's stressful enough to navigate the college system ⁠— add in COVID-19 and it's a whole new level of difficult.
  
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• COVID-19 outbreak in St. Cloud area sparks fears of spreading virus

  08-05-2020 04:14
  
  Increased testing among local processing plant workers has established the central Minnesota community as a COVID-19 hot zone.
  
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• Lawsuit by group of churches, businesses challenges Minnesota's partial shutdown, saying it picks 'winners and losers'

  08-05-2020 03:51
  
  A coalition of Twin Cities faith organizations and local businesses is calling on Gov. Tim Walz to end what it calls an unconstitutional and draconian scheme to close businesses and places of worship.
  
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• Fond du Lac band preps for a coronavirus surge

  08-05-2020 03:45
  
  Native Americans have higher rates of health conditions that can worsen COVID-19 infections.
  
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• Lawsuit challenges Minnesota's partial shutdown, saying it picks 'winners and losers'

  08-05-2020 03:42
  
  A coalition of Twin Cities faith organizations and local businesses is calling on Gov. Tim Walz to end what it calls an unconstitutional and draconian scheme to close businesses and places of worship.
  
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• University of Minnesota budget envisions multiple scenarios for fall class

  08-05-2020 02:52
  
  Board of Regents likely to vote on the $4.2 billion plan in June.
  
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• Minnesota's resorts walk a fine line between safety and service

  08-05-2020 02:28
  
  Anglers headed north will find the opener a very different affair from previous years.
  
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• COVID-19 outbreak sparks virus fears in St. Cloud area

  08-05-2020 01:39
  
  Increased testing among local processing plant workers has established the central Minnesota community as a COVID-19 hot zone.
  
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• Lawsuit challenges Gov. Walz's partial shutdown, saying it picks 'winners and losers'

  08-05-2020 01:31
  
  A coalition of Twin Cities faith organizations and local businesses is calling on Gov. Tim Walz to end what it calls an unconstitutional and draconian scheme to close businesses and places of worship.
  
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• Serial rape suspect faces sixth charge for 2019 Minneapolis case

  08-05-2020 01:26
  
  Authorities say that more charges are likely against Jory D. Wiebrand.
  
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• Serial rape suspect faces sixth charge for 2019 Minneapolis sex assault case

  08-05-2020 01:12
  
  Authorities say that more charges are likely against Jory D. Wiebrand.
  
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• Walz outlines virus 'battle plan' at Minnesota nursing homes

  08-05-2020 00:55
  
  Gov. Tim Walz outlined a "battle plan" Thursday to keep Minnesota long-term care residents and workers safe against COVID-19, which so far has claimed the lives of more than 400 residents of nursing homes or assisted-living facilities in the state.
  
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• Road construction could slow anglers' trips to Minnesota lakes

  08-05-2020 00:30
  
  No major road closures are on tap in the metro this weekend.
  
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