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Hospitalizations rise as Minnesota COVID-19 infections hit 742, with 1 more death
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 continue to increase. There are 75 patients needing inpatient care, an increase of 21 from Wednesday. Thirty-eight patients are in ICU.
Names of care facilities with virus withheld
As deaths mount, pressure is building on the state to release more. The Minnesota Department of Health has cited concerns that releasing names would violate privacy laws.
Mpls. officials double down on call for people to spread out
Alarmed by the numbers gathering at the most popular lakes and trails, parks leaders doubled down on their call for people to spread out and visit smaller neighborhood parks instead. They say doing so could head off more drastic action, such as closing parks altogether.
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Drone footage shows dramatic slowdown of life in the Twin Cities
The first business day after Gov. Tim Walz's "stay at home" order went into effect, normally busy spots had an eerie calm.
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I didn't have a quarantine plan when I fell ill. Trust me: You'll want one.
My wife and I weren't really prepared, but at least our circumstances were workable.
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Aerial footage shows empty Twin Cities
On March 30, 2020, the first business day after Gov. Tim Walz' "stay at home" order went into effect, life around the Twin Cities slowed dramatically.
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