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Elections & Campaigns

Trump, Biden to hold rallies Friday in Minnesota

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden will be in Minnesota on Friday — the same day as President Donald Trump is slated to hold a rally ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, October 29, 2020 7:01 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Minnesota legislative candidates make final push

Minnesota legislative candidates are making a final campaign push in an election that will determine whether a divided government continues in the state. Millions of dollars ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, October 29, 2020 8:32 am

Health Updates

Walz: State plans to launch COVID-19 testing effort among young adults

Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday that Minnesota is preparing for an expansion of its COVID-19 testing — aimed at tamping down what has become a ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 3:17 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Trump to campaign in Rochester Friday

President Donald Trump is returning to Minnesota for his fourth campaign rally since August. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 1:33 pm

News

Five tips — and a bunch of ideas — to help you celebrate Halloween safely this year

This Halloween will look a bit different than usual. This year, there’s a new fear, beyond goblins and ghosts: the spread of COVID-19.  Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 9:01 am

News

Money pours into Minnesota legislative races

The battle for control of the Minnesota Senate could see one or more races with a record $2 million in total spending, as money pours ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 8:55 am

News

Minnesota nursing homes in rural areas see staff shortages worsen with COVID-19

By Peter Cox, Minnesota Public Radio News Facilities caring for older adults are struggling with low staffing levels, as COVID-19 makes an ongoing problem even ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, October 26, 2020 7:14 am

Health Updates

Daily COVID-19 update: State health officials report 21 new deaths — 2 in Mower County

Minnesota health officials reported 21 more COVID-19 deaths on Sunday, while the number of newly confirmed cases fell from Saturday’s near-record high. The number of ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Sunday, October 25, 2020 2:19 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Nearly 1.2 million Minnesotans have already voted

At the current unprecedented rate, Minnesota is on pace to see well over 1.5 million early votes by Election Day. That’s more than half the ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, October 24, 2020 9:43 am

Elections & Campaigns

Trump steps back from Minnesota

President Donald Trump appears to be walking back his long-stated goal of winning Minnesota. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, October 23, 2020 5:40 am

News

Walz signs public works bill into law

Gov. Tim Walz signed a massive public works bill into law Wednesday that he said will improve Minnesota’s infrastructure and ensure construction crews are kept ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 6:18 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Defense attorney argues anew to move trial of ex-officers in George Floyd’s killing

The defense attorney for one of the former police officers charged in George Floyd’s killing is arguing that the trial should be moved from Minneapolis ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 8:45 am

Elections & Campaigns

Republicans pledge to lift COVID restrictions if elected

Republicans in the Minnesota House and Senate are pledging to lift COVID-19 restrictions on businesses, churches and schools if they’re put in charge next year. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 12:01 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Campaign cash piles up in final stretch

Minnesota’s congressional candidates have millions of dollars to spend in the campaign’s final weeks — though some candidates have more money on hand than others. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, October 17, 2020 4:57 pm

News

Amid pandemic, Minnesota snowbirds wonder whether to stay put or go south

For the last decade, Jerry Ellis and his wife Judy have migrated south for the winter. But concerns over contracting the coronavirus have left them ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, October 15, 2020 12:01 pm

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