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Minnesota Hindus light up the dark days of COVID-19 with Diwali celebrations at home
This story comes to you from Sahan Journal, a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to providing authentic news reporting about Minnesota's new immigrants and refugees. MPR News is a partner with Sahan Jo...
Nov 12, 2020
Top officials: Nov. 3 election most secure in US history
A coalition of federal and state officials said Thursday that they have no evidence that votes were compromised or altered in last week's presidential election, rejecting unsubstantiated claims o...
Nov 12, 2020
The census is not over: What's ahead during the Biden transition
Some major final steps for the 2020 census are set to take place during the transition from President Donald Trump to President-elect Joe Biden, who both appear above on a smartphone displaying the fi...
Nov 12, 2020
Is it safe yet to fly during the pandemic?
Is it safe yet to fly during the pandemic?Public health experts say staying home is best to keep yourself and others safe from infection. But if you're thinking about flying for the holidays, you...
Nov 12, 2020
Attacker outlines details of mosque bombing
One of the men who pleaded guilty to firebombing a Twin Cities suburban mosque in 2017 testified against the alleged ringleader in federal court Thursday.In response to questions from a prosecutor, Mi...
Nov 12, 2020
Couples under strain as pandemic upends life at home
Couples are struggling to redefine their own roles as they look to navigate a pandemic that has upended many aspects of domestic life.Nicole Xu for NPRLike many married and working couples first confr...
Nov 12, 2020
Maggie Lorenz, preserving cultural heritage
Throughout November, MPR News is featuring Indigenous Minnesotans making history to celebrate Native American Heritage Month.Maggie Lorenz, 37, spent a significant part of her childhood exploring the ...
Nov 12, 2020
Latest on COVID in MN: Bracing for more record bad days
DevelopmentsFrom around the stateTop headlinesFrom MPR NewsCOVID-19Tracking cases in MinnesotaThis vital news coverage is made possible by membersDonate todayMinnesota's dealt with a lot of hard COVID...
Nov 12, 2020
After court ruling, few Minnesotans risked late ballots
Relatively few Minnesota voters risked having a mail ballot arrive after Election Day, judging by the small number that came in during the subsequent week. New figures from 82 of 87 counties compiled ...
Nov 12, 2020
ICU nurse on patients who didn't take COVID precautions
Medical staff treat a patient in the COVID-19 intensive care unit at the United Memorial Medical Center in Houston on Nov. 10.Go Nakamura/Getty ImagesAcross the country, coronavirus cases are surging ...
Nov 12, 2020