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Dear class of 2020: Graduation messages from front-line workers

Dear class of 2020: Graduation messages from front-line workers

NPR asked essential workers — who normally would not be asked speak at a commencement ceremony — to offer insight forged by the simple act of showing up every day and doing what needs to be done.
by Barry Gordemer

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Across Minnesota, graduating seniors mark milestones amid the pandemic

Across Minnesota, graduating seniors mark milestones amid the pandemic

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, graduating seniors faced an unexpected ending and weren’t able to experience last year traditions. We also asked seniors across Minnesota what they’d like to say to their graduating peers and what they want people to know about the class of 2020. Here are some of their heartfelt answers.
by MPR News Staff

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U of M plans to resume in-person classes this fall

U of M plans to resume in-person classes this fall

The University of Minnesota plans to return, at least partially, to in-person classes and students on campus this fall, with social distancing and other safety measures for COVID-19.
by Peter Cox and Matt Sepic

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Market meltdown: Dow dives 1,800 points on worries of 2nd coronavirus wave

Market meltdown: Dow dives 1,800 points on worries of 2nd coronavirus wave

Stocks plunged Thursday amid reports of a second wave of coronavirus cases, as well as a warning from Fed officials that the economy may take longer than first thought to recover.
by Jim Zarroli

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Thousands of workers say their jobs are unsafe as economy reopens

Thousands of workers say their jobs are unsafe as economy reopens

In places ranging from chicken processing plants to hair salons, workers say employers aren't doing enough to protect them from getting sick. Advocates blame a lack of mandatory federal safety rules.
by Chris Arnold

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