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National Guard flyover salutes expand across Minnesota this week

National Guard flyover salutes expand across Minnesota this week

The flight schedule lists more than 50 cities in Minnesota, northwestern Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. All but a handful are in Minnesota.
by Tim Nelson

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Fauci warns states not to 'jump over' guidelines to reopening

Fauci warns states not to 'jump over' guidelines to reopening

The hearing takes place via video conference because three top doctors integral to the government's response to coronavirus and the committee's chairman are self-quarantining.
by Domenico Montanaro

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State workers may lose pay raise as economy tanks

State workers may lose pay raise as economy tanks

The Minnesota House voted Monday to ratify state employee contracts that would deliver salary increases at a time of a looming budget deficit. The DFL-backed move sets up a showdown with Senate Republicans, who say it’s not a good idea to raise salaries with a budget deficit looming.
by Tim Pugmire

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Artists paint a portrait of a pandemic

Artists paint a portrait of a pandemic

The United Nations and Amplifier, an arts group, called on artists to create inspiring and informative posters, graphics and animations around the coronavirus. Here's a selection of submissions.
by Pranav Baskar

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Minnesota counties say contact tracing is taking too long

Minnesota counties say contact tracing is taking too long

COVID-19 testing is ramping up in Minnesota, but contact tracing is lagging behind. County public health officials say the delays may be contributing to community spread of the virus.
by Catharine Richert

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Could the pandemic change college forever?

Could the pandemic change college forever?

Enrollment was already falling at traditional, four-year institutions. Will COVID-19 force colleges to rethink the very system of how they educate students?
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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When staying at home is dangerous

When staying at home is dangerous

Minnesotans have been under a stay-at-home order for seven weeks in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. But what happens when staying at home is unsafe? Across the country, cities are reporting an increase of domestic violence calls. And for many people who live with their abuser, this order has been a nightmare.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Experts share latest knowledge about COVID-19 science and policy

Experts share latest knowledge about COVID-19 science and policy

The science of the COVID-19 pandemic is driving policy decisions. We explored the latest with two doctors — an infectious disease expert and a health policy researcher.
by Kerri Miller

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