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In Duluth, shoring up Superior's encroachment on Park Point
For the past several years, cities and property owners along the Great Lakes have been battered by big storms and high water. That includes the Duluth neighborhood of Park Point, the 7-mile sand spit that juts out into Lake Superior from downtown. Now there’s an effort to rebuild it. 
CDC issues sweeping temporary halt on evictions nationwide
The move could prevent millions of evictions that housing advocates warn are looming as people who've lost work run out of money. Landlords groups want to know who will pay for the lost rent.
State aims for quick turnaround on $300 unemployment boost
After securing federal approval for enhanced benefits over the weekend, Minnesota’s unemployment officials hope to quickly dispatch the extra $300 in weekly aid to qualified recipients.
Why looting happens in some protests
Dozens of businesses reported property damage in downtown Minneapolis last week, after a night of looting and vandalism. It was reminiscent of the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing in May, when days of unrest left about 1,500 Twin Cities buildings damaged. So, why does looting happen in some protests?
'So grateful to be able to be here': COVID-19 survivor thanks hospital staff who saved him
Rick Huggins spent weeks on a ventilator and near death from COVID-19. But he persevered with the help of the doctors and nurses at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul — and over the weekend, he returned there to thank them and celebrate his recovery.
Birx makes mask pitch, voices concern over Minnesota COVID-19 trends
The White House Coronavirus Task Force coordinator made multiple stops in Minnesota this weekend to assess the situation and meet with officials battling the pandemic.
Aug. 30 update on COVID-19 in MN: Number of cases climbs past 75,000
Minnesota health officials reported 934 more confirmed COVID-19 cases on Sunday — down from the previous day, but still among the highest single-day totals on record in the state.
As Mpls. plans phased reopening of 38th and Chicago, protesters plan to hold their ground
The City Council will soon seek public comment on a plan to open a portion of the intersection where George Floyd was killed. People from the surrounding community say they won’t give up the intersection until the city meets a list of 24 demands.