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Minnesota nurses' union criticizes order allowing out-of-state medical workers

Minnesota nurses' union criticizes order allowing out-of-state medical workers

A union representing nurses in Minnesota is criticizing a state order allowing out-of-state medical personnel to work in Minnesota during the coronavirus pandemic without additional license requirements.
by Mike Moen

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White House aiming for Trump pivot from virus to economy

White House aiming for Trump pivot from virus to economy

After two months of frantic response to the coronavirus, the White House is planning to shift President Trump’s public focus to the burgeoning efforts aimed at easing the economic devastation caused by the pandemic.
by The Associated Press

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Global death toll tops 200,000 as some virus lockdowns eased

Global death toll tops 200,000 as some virus lockdowns eased

As the global death toll from the coronavirus surpassed 200,000 on Saturday, some countries took cautious steps toward easing lockdowns imposed amid the pandemic — but fears of a surge in infections made even some outbreak-wounded businesses reluctant to reopen.
by The Associated Press

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Fire stations across Minnesota to collect homemade mask donations

Fire stations across Minnesota to collect homemade mask donations

More than 700 fire stations across Minnesota will be gathering the donated homemade masks from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; the masks will be provided to staff members and residents of group-care facilities across the state.
by Emily Bright

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'Our contingency plan is panic': Farmers enter planting season amid low prices, COVID-19

'Our contingency plan is panic': Farmers enter planting season amid low prices, COVID-19

Planting is getting underway in Minnesota, but the pandemic has knocked down crop prices — and the virus threat has farmers like Betsy Jensen on edge during the busy spring season.
by Dan Gunderson

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Trump signs new relief for small businesses. Here are the details

Trump signs new relief for small businesses. Here are the details

The biggest item in the $484 billion measure is roughly $321 billion in additional funding for a small-business loan program. President Trump signed the legislation on Friday.
by Alana Wise

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