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Amazon worker describes what it's like to fulfill orders at Shakopee warehouse right now

Online shopping seems like a great solution these days. While you're stuck at home — and trying to avoid human contact — why not have things like paper towels, markers and pens delivered straight to your door?
by Cathy Wurzer

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U.S. sheds 701,000 jobs, ending a record-long hiring streak

U.S. sheds 701,000 jobs, ending a record-long hiring streak

Last month's actual job loss was likely even larger because the government surveyed employers before the heaviest layoffs hit in the past two week. Nearly 10 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits in the last two weeks of March, far exceeding the figure for any corresponding period on record.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota women applying for unemployment at higher rates than men

Minnesota women applying for unemployment at higher rates than men

State employment officials say more women have applied for unemployment insurance related to the COVID-19 pandemic than men over the past few weeks.
by Nina Moini

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Minnesota’s head of employment answers your unemployment questions

Minnesota’s head of employment answers your unemployment questions

With businesses closing because of the COVID-19 pandemic, unemployment benefit applications have skyrocketed across the country. DEED Commissioner Steve Grove and two economists joined host Angela Davis to talk about the phenomenon and answer listener questions about their own unemployment situations.
by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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Staggering: Record 10 million file for unemployment in 2 weeks

Staggering: Record 10 million file for unemployment in 2 weeks

The staggering number of people claiming jobless benefits set a new record for the second week in a row. Much of the country has been ordered to stay at home, bringing the economy to a lurching halt.
by Avie Schneider

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Paid sick time advocates say pandemic proves point

Paid sick time advocates say pandemic proves point

Even with provisions in coronavirus emergency measures, advocates of paid sick time say the need exists for broader protections.
by Jon Collins

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State housing help likely on the way as part of pandemic response

State housing help likely on the way as part of pandemic response

Many Minnesotans out of work because of COVID-19 are starting to face their first rent and mortgage payments since the state’s stay-at-home order went into effect. Some are finding relief. Many are wondering what help they may get.
by Martin Moylan

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