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Wisconsin's Country USA and Rock USA festivals call it quits

The company that puts on the 25-year-old Country USA and the 9-year-old Rock USA, two of Wisconsin's biggest annual music festivals, said this week it plans to file for bankruptcy.
by The Associated Press

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Oct. 21 update on COVID-19 in MN: Record daily deaths; hospitalizations climb

Oct. 21 update on COVID-19 in MN: Record daily deaths; hospitalizations climb

Officials said they were saddened but not surprised by the numbers. The surge in cases has led to a surge in hospitalizations and more deaths, and the state must brace itself for more unless more Minnesotans take steps to stem the spread of the disease.
by MPR News Staff

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Even the most successful women pay a big price in pandemic

Even the most successful women pay a big price in pandemic

The unequal division of household work leads to the "mom penalty." For highly educated, high-income women, it could mean losing promotions, future earning power and roles as future leaders.
by Andrea Hsu

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Studies point to big drop in COVID-19 death rates

Studies point to big drop in COVID-19 death rates

More hospitalized patients are surviving than early in the pandemic. Improved treatments make a big difference, but so does flattening the curve to keep hospitals from overfilling, researchers say.
by Geoff Brumfiel

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First-year teachers get a crash course on dealing with chaos and change in pandemic

First-year teachers get a crash course on dealing with chaos and change in pandemic

Managing classroom chaos — and anxiety — are just some of the usual challenges that come with being a first year teacher. But this year, those new teachers also have to master remote learning and managing all of the extra health protocols.
by Faye Williams

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Wisconsin schools ‘whipsawing’ as COVID-19 hits rural districts

Wisconsin schools ‘whipsawing’ as COVID-19 hits rural districts

As infections in the state surge, some rural schools are forced to suspend in-person instruction or integrate virtual students into classrooms.

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Coronavirus cases rise to new levels in several Midwestern states

Coronavirus cases rise to new levels in several Midwestern states

Several states in the Midwest, especially those surrounding Minnesota, have been reporting growing coronavirus case numbers in recent days. Host Cathy Wurzer spoke with reporters covering the outbreaks in South Dakota and Wisconsin about how their states are dealing with the high rates of new infections.
by Cathy Wurzer and MPR News Staff

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