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Wisconsin Gov. Evers: More deaths to come in the state from coronavirus

Wisconsin Gov. Evers: More deaths to come in the state from coronavirus

In a continued effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, Evers on Friday ordered all nail and hair salons, barbers, spas, tanning and tattoo parlors to be closed as of 5 p.m. Evers says, “Things will get worse before they get better.” Wisconsin logged its third death on Friday.
by The Associated Press

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Amid COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses try to find new ways to stay afloat

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses try to find new ways to stay afloat

As restaurants, bars and myriad other businesses are forced to shut their doors to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus in Minnesota, workers and owners come up with some creative, unprecedented ways to cope with the reality.
by Tarkor Zehn

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Illinois and New York join California in ordering lockdowns

Illinois and New York join California in ordering lockdowns

Illinois and New York state joined California on Friday in ordering all residents to stay in their homes unless they have vital reasons to go out, undertaking the most sweeping efforts yet in the U.S. to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
by The Associated Press

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How the novel coronavirus and the flu are alike — and different

How the novel coronavirus and the flu are alike — and different

There are definitely similarities between COVID-19, caused by the coronavirus, and influenza. But there are critical differences as well, including the death rate.
by Pien Huang

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Fun things to do while social distancing

Fun things to do while social distancing

Here are some quarantine-friendly activities to make your downtime better.
by Cody Nelson

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Politics Friday: Sen. Tina Smith talks federal response to coronavirus

Politics Friday: Sen. Tina Smith talks federal response to coronavirus

How are the U.S. House and Senate working together to provide relief to worried and financially vulnerable Americans? Minnesota U.S. Sen. Tina Smith talked about how things are going on Capitol Hill and what we might expect in the way of COVID-19 response in the coming weeks.
by Mike Mulcahy and Katie Moritz

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America's shopping list: Here's what we're buying the most

America's shopping list: Here's what we're buying the most

Thermometers and cleaning supplies are seeing spikes in demand, predictably — but now so are snacks and perishable food items. See the latest rundown of what's been selling.
by Camila Domonoske

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Officials: Coronavirus shouldn’t upend Minnesota road construction

Officials: Coronavirus shouldn’t upend Minnesota road construction

Minnesota officials say the road construction season should stay on track, with reduced traffic allowing crews to do some jobs more quickly.
by Brian Bakst

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