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freeWheelPlayerHeight = "203"; But Abdalla alleges U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement unlawfully held him for 11 months in three different jails — including for five months after a judge ruled he was a citizen while the government appealed.”, A KSTP-TV story says, “Fourteen more people have died from flu-related illnesses in Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Department of Health’s (MDH) latest flu activity report. So did nurses, physicians and even research doctors throughout the healthcare system, many of whom have volunteered to convert the long-term acute care facility into a 90-bed COVID-19 crisis hospital, almost overnight. The Hospital provides emergency care for injuries, sudden illnesses, and severe illnesses in St. Paul. anvp.anvatoPlayer4881412 = {}; plugins: { if (window.innerWidth <= 991) freeWheelSectionId = freeWheelSectionId.replace("desktop","mobile"); margin: "1%", html5: true, freeWheelPlayerWidth = "381"; Now, 23 years later, he’s slightly outdone himself. In a statement, M Health Fairview officials said that as Bethesda fills up, they’ll look nearby to St. Joseph’s Hospital for critical coronavirus care. With Bethesda Hospital nearing capacity with coronavirus patients, M Health Fairview will dedicate units this week within St. Joseph’s Hospital in St. Paul and Southdale Hospital in Edina for a potential surge of severe cases. “We still need more protective equipment,” said Allen. "_fw_h_referer": freeWheelCustomReferrer You can also learn about all our free newsletter options. freeWheelPlayerWidth = "570"; “Right now we’re able and very grateful, to have a one-to-one, patient-to-nurse ratio,” said Allen. The hospitals will continue to operate emergency rooms, mental health inpatient rooms and other essential non-COVID procedures. The parkways, which run along the Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis, will be closed beginning 5 p.m. Friday until April 10, coinciding with the duration of a statewide stay-at-home order issued by Gov. As the clock struck midnight on the east coast Friday morning, Dylan released a new song, ‘Murder Most Foul,’ that has a 16:57 running time — and it’s an epic free association on the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy.”, Longtime Twin Cities journalist Brian Lambert covers media issues for MinnPost. He spent nearly six years covering crime in the Dakota County courts before switching focus to the St. Paul mayor's office, city council, and all things neighborhood-related, from the city's churches to its parks and light rail. “Essentially in layman terms [COVID-19] basically turns your lungs into cement,” said Allen. googleAnalytics : { /* If window.innerWidth <= 991 then "Mobile View" else "Desktop View. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! logo: { In some good news, MDH said the spread of influenza in the state was downgraded to ‘Regional’ from ‘Widespread.’ Influenza activity remains widespread in the vast majority of the rest of the country. Bethesda Hospital is seeing an increasing number of patients but has not reached capacity yet, according to a spokesperson. ‘Painful and seemingly endless’: How the University of St. Thomas made the jump to Division I, WaPo-ABC News poll has Biden up 16 points among likely voters in Minnesota, Gov. St. Paul’s Bethesda Hospital to become COVID-19 crisis facility. "AD_COMPLETED" : "Ad Completed", plugins: { A Hubbard Broadcasting Company, Conversations about Racism, the Road to Equality, MDH: 6 new COVID-19 deaths in Minnesota, 50 new hospitalizations, Grand jury to present report in Breonna Taylor's death, CEO of Minnesota Public Radio's parent to step down, Man charged in connection to Minneapolis houseboat theft, No one hurt in Brooklyn Center house fire; dogs, puppies rescued, Lumber shortage due to COVID causes price spike, Former treasurer charged after withdrawing over $90K from youth hockey association in Little Falls, Maplewood police search for 2 suspects involved in shoplifting incident, assault at Burlington Coat Factory.