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July 12, 2020

Listener support for MPR comes from across the state to bring all Minnesotans the news, music, and conversations you rely on! Donate before July 12 at $15 per month or make a one-time gift of $180 and select the Minnesota State Parks Year-Round Permit as our thanks to you. You make the difference. Let MPR be the soundtrack to your summer outdoors--and support free and independent radio. Give today! Photo of Itasca State Park Courtesy Andrew Krueger

State opens long-term care to visits from outside 'essential caregivers' after COVID-19 restrictions

July 11, 2020

For the first time since mid-March, outsiders will be allowed into Minnesota’s long-term care homes to visit residents. The Minnesota Department of Health put out new guidance Friday that allows residents to designate one person, identified as an “essential caregiver,” to visit inside the residence and to have physical contact with them. The guidance indicates those caregivers would likely be family members or “other, close outside caregivers.” More from MPR News

Let MPR be the soundtrack to your adventure!

July 11, 2020

Listener support for MPR comes from across the state to bring all Minnesotans the news, music, and conversations you rely on! Donate before July 12 at $15 per month or make a one-time gift of $180 and select the Minnesota State Parks Year-Round Permit as our thanks to you. You make the difference. Let MPR be the soundtrack to your summer outdoors--and support free and independent radio. Give today!

Half of fired Minnesota police officers get their jobs back through arbitration

July 10, 2020

The fate of arbitration is set to play out at the state Capitol in the coming weeks, as lawmakers convene for a special session where they’re expected to consider this and other measures to increase police accountability in the wake of George Floyd’s death. - More Police in misconduct cases stay on force through arbitration - Mayors Change Minnesota law, don't let fired cops return to work - Minneapolis police union open to community demands But Kroll staying put

Some COVID-19 tests come with a bill. Here’s how to avoid one

July 9, 2020

State officials have said repeatedly that COVID-19 testing is free, and that anyone who needs to get tested can get it. But on the ground, that isn’t how it’s worked out for some people. - Wrongly billed Early coronavirus testing restrictions led to some big ER bills - Coronavirus tests Insurers may only pay when they're 'medically necessary' - From March Minn. health plans say they will cover costs of COVID-19 tests

Judge rejects Dakota Access request for emergency order

July 9, 2020

A federal judge rejected a request for an emergency order to delay the process of shutting down the Dakota Access pipeline while attorneys appeal a ruling to shutter the pipeline during the course of an environmental review.  - Monday Judge orders Dakota Access pipeline shut down pending review

Rochester, Mankato to require masks indoors in fight against COVID-19

July 8, 2020

The southern Minnesota cities of Rochester and Mankato approved new mandates Monday that will require people to wear face masks indoors out in public, in an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19. - Earlier In Rochester, a debate over mandatory masks in Med City - Map Where are face masks required in Minnesota?