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Amid mounting death toll, Minnesota officials scramble to find safe places for seniors
As the deadly coronavirus continues its rampage through Minnesota nursing homes, public health officials are facing a fresh dilemma.
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Many local governments turning to remote meetings during the pandemic
For many, teleconferencing is new territory, but most are meeting via phone or video.
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At Duluth senior facility, deadly outbreak quickly took over
Minutes into a conversation with her mother, Deana Walkowiak-Olson could not shake the sensation that something was terribly wrong at the large Duluth senior home…
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Minnesota money race: Cash flows in state, federal campaigns
Campaign cash continued to flow in Minnesota in the opening three months of the 2020 election year. Fundraising reports for federal candidates were due April…
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With coronavirus case, anxiety spreads through homeless shelter in northeast Minneapolis
A small shelter struggles with little support to contain a coronavirus outbreak.
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Minnesota receives $1B in virus relief from feds
More than $1 billion in federal relief money has arrived for Minnesota state government to use toward its response to the coronavirus outbreak.The money was…
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Coronavirus fears push more Twin Cities homeless to live in tents
As the novel coronavirus tightens its grip, such clusters of tents and sleeping bags are appearing in public spaces — in parks, under bridges and along transit lines — throughout the Twin Cities metro area.
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Nursing homes launch aggressive safety measures to control virus
The new safeguards include constant mask-wearing by staff; more aggressive segregation of infected residents and more rigorous screening of workers.
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In reversal, Minnesota will release names of senior care facilities with coronavirus
Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said her agency will begin publishing the names on its website as early as Friday or Saturday.
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Ramsey County judge, former U lawyer is appointed to appeals court
Jennifer Frisch was appointed to replace Chief Judge Edward Cleary, who is retiring at the end of April.
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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.
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Walz orders aim to protect safety net for vulnerable Minnesotans
The latest in a flurry of executive orders would provide emergency relief to older and disabled Minnesotans.
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Minnesota disability service providers shut adult day centers, leaving thousands in the lurch
More than 3,500 adults with disabilities have been affected by the closures as providers seek emergency relief.
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Watchdog calls for stronger oversight of $1B Minn. home health program
Legislative auditor's report notes progress but urges stronger oversight of state program.
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Minnesota faces sanctions for low child-care subsidies, state officials warn
After years of underfunding, Minnesota's state subsidies that help more than 15,000 low-income families have fallen well short of federal standards.
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How Minnesota voted in the 2020 Democratic primary, precinct by precinct
Explore a detailed map of each precinct's result showing where Joe Biden bested his rivals across Minnesota.
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Klobuchar says she's staying in for Super Tuesday despite distant S.C. finish
Welcome to a special edition of Hot Dish, the Star Tribune’s weekday newsletter on all things Minnesota politics. We're publishing special editions through the weekend…
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Minnesota advocates seek to abolish subminimum wages for people with disabilities
Thousands do assembly in "sheltered workshops."
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Minnesota Poll finds Gov. Tim Walz's job approval at 56%
Fifty-six percent of those surveyed gave Gov. Tim Walz a favorable review, while a quarter disapproved of his performance. His marks are on par with former Gov. Mark Dayton's average during his eight years in office.
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Minnesota Poll: Voters split on Trump heading into election
A slim majority of Minnesota voters hold a negative view of President Donald Trump with eight months to go until the general election, according to a new Star Tribune/MPR News Minnesota Poll.
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