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White House coronavirus task force to wind down

White House coronavirus task force to wind down

Vice President Mike Pence said the task force has begun to talk about a transition plan with the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
by Brian Naylor

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Production shutdowns shrink meat supplies at stores

Production shutdowns shrink meat supplies at stores

U.S. meat supplies are dwindling due to coronavirus-related production shutdowns. As a result, some stores like Costco and restaurants like Wendy's are limiting sales. U.S. beef and pork processing capacity is down 40 percent from last year. 
by The Associated Press

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A check-in on Minnesota and its response to the coronavirus pandemic

A check-in on Minnesota and its response to the coronavirus pandemic

Minnesota’s stay-at-home order has been extended, but some restrictions have been loosened. As the state moves toward reopening for business, we turn to a guest from the Minnesota Department of Health and a doctor to look at how the state has responded so far and what’s ahead in terms of testing and treatment needs.
by Kerri Miller and Breann Schossow

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Parenting during a pandemic

Parenting during a pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has shifted our daily lives, including the way we parent. While parenting duties have not stopped, many are now working from home and have also stepped in to teach. It’s not easy. Two parenting experts joined the conversation and answered questions about everything from fighting to technology and how to set realistic expectations.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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COVID-19 brings red ink back to state budget

COVID-19 brings red ink back to state budget

A new budget update projects Minnesota will have a $2.4 billion deficit through July 2021. That’s a huge swing from the surplus predicted back in February.
by Brian Bakst

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Photos: 'Front porch' project documents unity during pandemic

Photos: 'Front porch' project documents unity during pandemic

Since mid-April, photographer Scott Streble has been taking photos of families in front of their homes. "When you look at the photos collectively, it's kind of a we're-all-in-it-together sentiment,” he said. He’s done 125 so far.
by Nancy Yang

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Mankato pet cremator sees grief ‘compounded’ amid COVID-19

Mankato pet cremator sees grief ‘compounded’ amid COVID-19

Wendy June, 57, has run Mankato Pet Cremation since summer 2018. An essential worker, she says “Anything that we can do to lessen someone else's load at this time, especially over the loss of people and pets.”
by Cody Nelson

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Pfizer begins coronavirus vaccine trial in U.S.

Pfizer begins coronavirus vaccine trial in U.S.

The vaccine, developed in a partnership between the pharmaceutical giant and a German biotech company, began trials on Monday with 360 volunteer subjects.
by Joe Palca

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