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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: 139 deaths, nearly 12,000 cases over the weekend
DevelopmentsFrom around the stateTop headlinesFrom MPR NewsCOVID-19Tracking cases in MinnesotaSign upDaily analysis on COVID-19 in MN Minnesota health officials reported 139 more COVID-19 deaths over ...
Dec 07, 2020
Latino Minnesotans reel from COVID-19 surge
The last time Emilia Gonzalez Avalos saw her father healthy, he surprised her at her home with breakfast and a pot of coffee. It made her day."Then we chatted for a little bit, and he said, 'You know,...
Dec 07, 2020
Comedian puts people skills to work at 38th and Chicago
This is part of a monthlong series looking at how the community has transformed the site of George Floyd's killing - 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis - and at the people behind its transf...
Dec 07, 2020
Trump lawyer Giuliani in hospital after positive virus test
President Donald Trump says his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani is "doing very well" after testing positive for the coronavirus. Trump says he spoke with Giuliani on Monday and that he had "no tempera...
Dec 07, 2020
China posts record month for trade thanks to Americans
Employees work in the workshop of a lithium battery manufacturing company in Huaibei, eastern China, on Nov. 14. China posted a record trade surplus in November, led by a surge in exports to the Unite...
Dec 07, 2020
Biden names Massachusetts doctor to lead CDC
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, is President-elect Joe Biden's pick to head the CDC. She is seen above speaking at the "Opportunities For Improving HIV Diagnosis, Prevention & Access To Care In T...
Dec 07, 2020
'IRL' author says it's OK that we're spending so much of our lives online
Broadleaf BooksHow much of your life did you live online this year?Maybe it's your entire work life. Maybe much of your family time has been on Zoom. Perhaps you're even gearing up for a Fac...
Dec 07, 2020
Millions of hungry Americans turn to food banks for 1st time
The deadly pandemic that tore through the nation's heartland struck just as Aaron Crawford was in a moment of crisis. He was looking for work, his wife needed surgery, then the virus began eating...
Dec 06, 2020
Coronavirus takes toll on Black, Latino child care providers
When Mary De La Rosa closed her toddler and preschool program in March because of the coronavirus pandemic, she fully expected to serve the 14 children again some day. In the end, though, Creative Exp...
Dec 06, 2020
Former Gov. Mark Dayton announces marriage
Former DFL Gov. Mark Dayton announced on social media Sunday night he's newly married. He posted a picture of himself and his bride, a former campaign aide, on Facebook.Dayton said he wed Ana Ork...
Dec 06, 2020