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Big box rules: Target's online campaign readied it for virus

Big box rules: Target's online campaign readied it for virus

Target had already transformed its 1,800 stores into distribution hubs, putting it in a better position than even Amazon.com to keep supplies flowing. Target's stores were directly involved in supplying goods for 80 percent of online sales. Same-day services, such as curbside pickup at stores for things ordered online, nearly tripled.
by The Associated Press

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Johnson & Johnson stops selling talc-based baby powder in U.S. and Canada

Johnson & Johnson stops selling talc-based baby powder in U.S. and Canada

The company said demand has declined "fueled by misinformation around the safety of the product and a constant barrage of litigation advertising." Lawsuits allege the powder causes cancer.
by Vanessa Romo

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More Lysol, no more pens in rooms. Hotels adapt to win back guests

More Lysol, no more pens in rooms. Hotels adapt to win back guests

Hotels have been devastated by the pandemic. To survive, they are adapting with extra-deep cleaning and contactless interactions. And it may mean rooms with no notepads and pens — and no minibars.
by Uri Berliner

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Unemployment claims up — way up — among Asian Minnesotans

Unemployment claims up — way up — among Asian Minnesotans

At a time when Asian Americans are reporting experiences with bigoted abuse because of COVID-19, they’re also reporting a surge in unemployment. The trend has created uncertainty about how Asian-owned businesses will survive. 
by Riham Feshir

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May 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: Walz plan slow-walks bar, restaurant restarts

May 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: Walz plan slow-walks bar, restaurant restarts

In moves certain to see pushback, Gov. Tim Walz Wednesday unveiled plans to let bars and restaurants serve sit-down customers beginning June 1 — but only at outdoor tables. He loosened other curbs but wouldn’t put dates to when vital parts of daily life could resume.
by Brian Bakst

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My 'decision to make': Trump defends criticized use of drug

My 'decision to make': Trump defends criticized use of drug

President Trump is emphatically defending himself against criticism from medical experts that his announced use of a malaria drug against the coronavirus could spark wide misuse by Americans. 
by The Associated Press

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What is the future of cities?

What is the future of cities?

As COVID-19 makes density a danger, we look at what's in store for cities.
by Greg Rosalsky

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Older Minnesotans sheltering at home need help, volunteers step up

Older Minnesotans sheltering at home need help, volunteers step up

Because the new coronavirus is especially dangerous for older adults and those with underlying health conditions, the need for services for those stuck in their homes has increased. Several nonprofits say more volunteers have come forward.
by Peter Cox

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