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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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Should students gamble on college this fall?

Should students gamble on college this fall?

Given the tanking economy, the price tag of many degrees and the likelihood of changes in the campus experience, is college still worth it?
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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'She could be a voice for other people': Annie Glenn, widow of Sen. John Glenn and communications advocate, dies at 100

'She could be a voice for other people': Annie Glenn, widow of Sen. John Glenn and communications advocate, dies at 100

Annie Glenn, the widow of astronaut and U.S. Sen. John Glenn and a communication disorders advocate, died Tuesday of complications from COVID-19. She was 100. Her daughter, Lyn, talked about her mother with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer and The Associated Press

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