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DHS orders more than 200 adult day centers for seniors, people with disabilities to close COVID-19 plans weaken Minnesota hospitals’ revenue Complete Minnesota coverage of the coronavirus outbreak World Mass testing, empty ICUs: Germany scores early against virus 8:33am Minnesota faces chaotic global battle for more ventilators Local Gas prices slip below $1 a gallon at some Minnesota gas stations 8:37am Coast Guard: Cruise ships must stay at sea with sick onboard Business What you need to do to get your government stimulus check Local Abbott’s 5-minute test among products with Minn. ties on front lines of virus fight 4 minutes ago From kayaks to face shields: Minnesota companies switch gears to fight coronavirus More top headlines Watchdog finds new problems with FBI wiretap applications 47 minutes ago Truck hauling toilet paper catches fire on Texas interstate 46 minutes ago ’I heard the roar’: 6.5 earthquake hits Idaho March 31 Charge: Woman raped in Minneapolis strip club by man she just met March 31 Erin Schaff, New York Times President Donald Trump speaks at a news conference Tuesday with members of the coronavirus task force at the White House. Trump says ’life and death’ at stake in following guidelines 8:15am President Donald Trump warned Americans to brace for a "hell of a bad two weeks" ahead as the White House projected there could be 100,000 to 240,000 deaths in the U.S. from the coronavirus pandemic even if current social distancing guidelines are maintained. Virus deaths in NYC top 1,000 as city prepares for worse CDC considers whether more people should be wearing masks Viral virus briefing: Where science meets all things Trump Variety Quarantine cleaning: What to do with all those old CDs collecting dust? 8 minutes ago Which music streaming service is best for you right now? Local How to help your marriage through stress of quarantine: ’In the bunker together’ 42 minutes ago 75 Twin Cities restaurant takeout/delivery options picked by our food critic Business Those without fast internet struggle in a stuck-at-home nation 11 minutes ago Day drinking, binge watching and other no-nos: Freelancer offers working-at-home tips Don’t miss Who has the upper crust? Heggies meets Sven & Ole’s in Minnesota Frozen Pizza Bracket final An early favorite and a Cinderella head to the championship. Sports Four-star Hopkins guard Walton has Gophers among six finalists 8:29am Hopkins star Nnaji trying NBA draft after one year at Arizona Opinion Offer a thankful wave to America’s truckers These drivers are the living links to nearly everything our hospitals, families, farmers and businesses need in a time of distancing. Support, patience needed as Minnesota relies on online learning Distance learning: I’m a teacher, not a techie Sports Added options create more uncertainty than ever for U’s NBA draft hopefuls Games have stopped, but St. Thomas’ Division I quest continues Even without live sports, Jared Allen plans to dodge NFL draft Local Minn. DHS orders more than 200 adult day centers for seniors, people with disabilities to close Vehicle incident leaves Wisconsin man dead, suspect in custody Charge: Woman raped in Minneapolis strip club by man she just met Business For thousands in Minnesota out of work, rent and house payments are coming due Abbott’s 5-minute test among products with Minn. ties on front lines of virus fight Funeral services, family grief disrupted by COVID-19 in Minnesota Variety Quarantine cleaning: What to do with all those old CDs collecting dust? Who has the upper crust? 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