Minnesota Native News: COVID-19 Daily Update

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MN Native News: COVID-19 Daily Update

MN Native News: COVID-19 Daily Update


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High School Football and Volleyball Moved to Spring of 2021
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Series: Minnesota Native News: COVID-19 Daily Update
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There will be no high school football or volleyball seasons in Minnesota this fall. Board members of the Minnesota Sports High School League recen...

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  • Added: Aug 05, 2020
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Governor Walz Wants Students Back in Schools, But Safely
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Series: Minnesota Native News: COVID-19 Daily Update
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Whether students will be back in the classroom or staying at home and distance learning or some combination of the two scenarios will be up to loca...

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  • Added: Aug 04, 2020
  • Length: 02:00
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Minnesota Provides Free Face Masks to Community Groups
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The State of Minnesota has partnered with numerous organizations across the state, including native community organizations, to make it easier for ...

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  • Added: Aug 03, 2020
  • Length: 02:00
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Safe Learning Plan Provides Detailed Guidance for Schools and Parents
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The safe learning plan provides very detailed guidance for school administrators and parents to help figure out the complex problem of whether kids...

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  • Added: Jul 31, 2020
  • Length: 01:59
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More Tests Needed Throughout the State
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The Coronavirus continues to spread statewide, with cases in every county now and the median age about 36 years old. Hospital admissions are up, an...

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  • Added: Jul 31, 2020
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MN School Districts to Decide Learning Model, With Guidance from Health Officials
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On Thursday, Governor Walz said school districts and charter schools will begin with one of three models, in-person, distance-learning or a hybrid ...

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  • Added: Jul 30, 2020
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Food Assistance Available for Families Who Receive Reduced School Lunches
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As many families face economic challenges brought about by the pandemic health officials want to remind parents of students who received free and r...

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  • Added: Jul 29, 2020
  • Length: 02:01
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Addressing Homelessness and Mental Health Needs During the Pandemic
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Minnesota Democrat and U.S. Sen. Tina Smith has sent a letter to federal education and health officials.. demanding accessible, comprehensive and c...

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  • Added: Jul 28, 2020
  • Length: 02:00
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Half of Minnesota Educators Say They Prefer Distance Learning This Fall
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When it comes to heading back to school this fall… just one in five educators say they want a fully in-person return to the classroom. That’s acco...

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  • Added: Jul 24, 2020
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To Promote Compliance, Police Will Likely Hand-Out Masks, Not Tickets
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The statewide mask mandate, ordered by Gov. Tim Walz, goes into effect on July 25. It’ll require the wearing of masks inside public places and busi...

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  • Added: Jul 23, 2020
  • Length: 02:00
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MN Governor Walz Announces Face Covering Requirements
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Governor Tim Walz announced an Executive Order requiring face coverings for everyone in Minnesota. The order goes into effect on July 25th. He sai...

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  • Added: Jul 22, 2020
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Red Lake Nation Chairman Seki Urges Everyone to Take COVID-19 Seriously
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As more and more cities and major retailers across Minnesota and the country begin implementing face mask requirements, a Red Lake Nation Chairman ...

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  • Added: Jul 21, 2020
  • Length: 01:59
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Additional Pandemic Unemployment Benefits Set to End Later This Month
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Minnesota economy officials are reminding those receiving unemployment insurance benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic to plan ahead: Unless it’s e...

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  • Added: Jul 20, 2020
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As Some Minnesota Businesses Issue In-store Mask Requirements, Decision on State Mandate Looms
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Series: Minnesota Native News: COVID-19 Daily Update
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Target stores will require customers to wear face masks beginning August 1st. The move comes as other mega-retailers like Walmart, Kohl’s, CVS and...

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  • Added: Jul 17, 2020
  • Length: 02:00
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State of Minnesota Allocates $100 Million For Rent Relief and Homelessness Prevention During Pandemic
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Minnesota’s Governor and Lt. Governor recently announced that 100 million dollars of federal Coronavirus relief funds will be allocated for rent re...

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  • Added: Jul 16, 2020
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COVID-19 Cases Among Native Americans in Minnesota Likely Underreported
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Public health records show 350 American Indian or Alaska Native Minnesotans have tested positive for Covid-19. But the number of Natives with COVID...

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  • Added: Jul 15, 2020
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Visitation Restrictions Loosen on Long Term Care Facilities
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The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) recently released new guidance for long-term care facilities during the pandemic, allowing access for desi...

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  • Added: Jul 14, 2020
  • Length: 02:00
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Survey Suggests Majority of Minnesota Parents Comfortable with Kids Going Back To School
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Send the kids back to school! That’s the viewpoint of most Minnesota parents who responded to an online survey from the state’s Dept. of Education....

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  • Added: Jul 13, 2020
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Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan Announce $12 million in Relief Aid for Food Banks.
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Since the pandemic began in March, state officials say about 300,000 Minnesotans have visited food shelves each month — roughly representing a 30% ...

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  • Added: Jul 10, 2020
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Minnesota Governor's Office Plans Aid to Child Care Providers
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan have announced a plan to distribute tens of millions of dollars to child care providers, which ...

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  • Added: Jul 09, 2020
  • Length: 02:00
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