Health
The daily coronavirus update: 10 more deaths; state encourages everyone who attended Floyd protests to get tested
MDH also said Monday there have been 25,208 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota, up 358 from Sunday’s count.
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State Government
Minnesota AG Ellison to take over Floyd case, plus six other takeaways from Sunday
Among other things, Gov. Tim Walz thinks the three other former Minneapolis Police officers involved in the Floyd case should also be charged with crimes. And that he appreciated a call from Jay-Z.
Health
The daily coronavirus update: 30 more die of COVID-19 as Minnesota’s death toll tops 1,000
The Minnesota Department of Health also said Saturday there have been 24,190 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota, up 659 from Friday’s count.
State Government
Walz, mayors blame looting, violence on ‘outsiders’; urge Twin Cities residents to observe Saturday night curfew
Walz said he now believes that much of the violence is being fanned by well-organized groups trained in urban warfare, while his public safety commissioner says there’s evidence that right-wing extremists and white supremacists have organized efforts to foster unrest.
State Government
A Minnesota task force on policing recommended 28 reforms for deadly-force incidents. After George Floyd, will its report get a serious look?
Led by Attorney General Keith Ellison, the task force offered an extensive set of recommendations for how to prevent law enforcement from using deadly force on civilians — and how best to respond when police do kill people.
Health
The daily coronavirus update: 29 more deaths, raising the total to 996 in Minnesota
MDH also said Friday there have been 23,531 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota, up 584 from Thursday’s count.
Health
The daily coronavirus update: 35 more deaths, a single-day record
The health commissioner also specifically addressed those protesting the death of George Floyd, encouraging social distancing and the use of face masks.
Health
The daily coronavirus update: 33 more deaths; Walz ‘shocked and horrified’ by footage of George Floyd arrest
The Minnesota Department of Health also said Wednesday there have been 22,464 total confirmed cases of COVID-19, up 504 from Tuesday’s count, while a total of 216,532 COVID-19 tests have been completed, up 7,000 from Wednesday.
Politics & Policy
Beyond unemployment: How COVID-19 is affecting assistance programs throughout Minnesota
State government, county officials and nonprofit organizations have seen a significant increase in people needing help paying for food, housing and other daily costs.
State Government
Is the requirement for restaurant reservations in Minnesota part of the state’s contact tracing efforts?
Walz and his commissioners have offered different explanations for new rules affecting restaurants and salons, part of the state’s latest effort to open the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Health
The daily coronavirus update: Minnesota sees largest one-day jump in ICU cases so far
The Minnesota Department of Health also reported Monday that another 12 people have died of COVID-19, for a total of 881 so far.
State Government
New order allows Minnesota churches to hold in-person services at 25 percent capacity
Gov. Tim Walz announced that starting Wednesday churches that follow social distancing guidelines will be able to hold services — as long as the gatherings don’t exceed 25 percent of a building’s capacity.
Health
The daily coronavirus update: 33 more deaths in Minnesota; Walz mum on Trump’s call to reopen churches
The 33 deaths are the highest single-day total in Minnesota during the COVID-19 pandemic so far.
Health
The daily coronavirus update: 32 more deaths; Minneapolis to require face masks inside public settings
The 32 deaths reported by the Minnesota Department of Health Thursday represents the highest one-day death toll of the COVID-19 pandemic so far. MDH also reported an additional 530 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Minnesota.
State Government
What to know about Minnesota’s latest guidelines for reopening bars, restaurants and salons
Starting June 1, bars and restaurants will be able to serve customers outdoors if they adhere to certain restrictions. The state will also allow hair salons, barbershops and tattoo parlors to reopen.
