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Business and Economic News

It's been one month since Minnesota's first COVID-19 case

It's been one month since Minnesota's first COVID-19 case

We’re only a few weeks into the COVID-19 outbreak, but already nearly everything about our daily lives has changed, from the way we work, shop and socialize to even the way our governor communicates with us.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Trump's economic rescue package could approach $1 trillion

Trump's economic rescue package could approach $1 trillion

In a massive federal effort, President Trump asked Congress to speed emergency checks to Americans, enlisted the military for MASH-like hospitals and implored ordinary people — particularly socially active millennials — to do their part by staying home to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota unemployment office receiving 2,000 applications an hour

Minnesota unemployment office receiving 2,000 applications an hour

An executive order temporarily closing or limiting some Minnesota businesses is expected to trigger the largest unemployment payout in state history. The commissioner handling that effort spoke with MPR News’ All Things Considered host Tom Crann.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Walz gets some legislative pushback on closure order

Walz gets some legislative pushback on closure order

Some Republican lawmakers are questioning whether Gov. Tim Walz went too far in ordering bars, restaurants and other businesses to close in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.
by Tim Pugmire

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