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Coronavirus: 77 Deaths Reported As Surge Continues Wednesday
Minnesota's hospitals remain on the brink of being overcapacity.

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Minnesota's hospitals remain on the brink of being overcapacity.

In an interview, former President Barack Obama said "you lose people" with "snappy slogans" like "defund the police."
The Maple Grove storage center contained propane tanks.
A new study ranked the top small cities in America based on crime, education, affordability, and more.
A new study ranked the top small cities in America based on crime, education, affordability, and more.
A new study ranked the top small cities in America based on crime, education, affordability, and more.
A new study ranked the top small cities in America based on crime, education, affordability, and more.
A new study ranked the top small cities in America based on crime, education, affordability, and more.
A new study ranked the top small cities in America based on crime, education, affordability, and more.
A new study ranked the top small cities in America based on crime, education, affordability, and more.
The Patch Holiday Food Drive is raising money for Feeding America and the food banks, pantries, and meal programs in Hennepin County.
The Patch Holiday Food Drive is raising money for Feeding America and the food banks, pantries, and meal programs in Washington County.
"I'm not gonna surprise anybody," Gov. Tim Walz said when asked about restrictions around the Christmas holiday.
In 2019, Minnesota was projected to have a massive budget surplus, which is now helping the state navigate the ongoing economic crisis.
The Patch Holiday Food Drive is raising money for Feeding America and the food banks, pantries, and meal programs in Dakota County.
Robert P. McKenzie, 49, is accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl.
Hospitals in the Twin Cities metro area are nearly at capacity.
A record of 101 deaths were reported on Friday alone in Minnesota.
It's the second consecutive game that has been canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak among Minnesota's football team.
"COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on the Minnesota travel industry and communities that rely on that tourism," Gov. Tim Walz said.