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May 28 update on COVID-19 in MN: 967 dead; Floyd protests may drive spread

May 28 update on COVID-19 in MN: 967 dead; Floyd protests may drive spread

State health officials said Thursday said they are expecting a spike in coronavirus cases stemming from massive protests in Minneapolis and St. Paul over the death of George Floyd.
by MPR News Staff

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Why the small business rescue program has slowed way down

Why the small business rescue program has slowed way down

The first round of Paycheck Protection Program funding ran out in days, but the second pot of money has more than $140 billion left after a month. Some business owners decided the PPP wasn't for them.
by Danielle Kurtzleben

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Pandemic disruptions taking a toll on farmers' mental health

Pandemic disruptions taking a toll on farmers' mental health

Plant backlogs caused by the pandemic are forcing farmers to destroy their products instead of shipping them to market. The situation is heaping more stress on farmers.
by Alisa Roth

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Poll shows only half of Americans plan to get coronavirus vaccine

Poll shows only half of Americans plan to get coronavirus vaccine

A survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds 49 percent of Americans overall say they plan to get a vaccination, while 31 percent of respondents say they are unsure. The survey found 20 percent of respondents flat out said they will not.
by Brakkton Booker

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What about my license? Questions about DVS and the pandemic, answered

What about my license? Questions about DVS and the pandemic, answered

We’ve received a lot of questions during the COVID-19 pandemic about what’s going on with Driver and Vehicle Services. What happens if you missed your road test? What if you need to renew a license tag?
by Nina Moini and Britta Greene

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May 27 update on COVID-19 in MN: Deaths top 900, intensive care cases rise

May 27 update on COVID-19 in MN: Deaths top 900, intensive care cases rise

State health leaders are paying close attention to the daily intensive care counts, a key metric, as they work to manage the spread of the disease so it doesn’t overwhelm the state’s health care system.
by MPR News Staff

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As lockdown orders lift, can cities prevent a traffic catastrophe?

As lockdown orders lift, can cities prevent a traffic catastrophe?

As businesses reopen, many city dwellers worry about the risks of public transit. Cities are trying to figure out how to safeguard public health, keep people moving and avoid a gridlock nightmare.
by Camila Domonoske

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Pandemic pushes more people into insurance market

Pandemic pushes more people into insurance market

People who lose health insurance have options to continue health care coverage, but the choices are often confusing and differ greatly in cost and coverage.
by Martin Moylan

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