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Starting a new business during the pandemic
The number of people starting new businesses in the United States and in Minnesota shot up this summer and fall. Why now?
Clearing up confusion on potential COVID-19 vaccines, testing
As more news about COVID-19 vaccine candidates becomes public, we spoke with a member of the FDA committee that reviews vaccines for release. We also spoke with an epidemiologist about how to understand the current guidance around testing and restrictions on gathering.  
‘Work Like a Boss’ with advice from a boss who works
Nancy Lyons pulls no punches in her book about leadership — which was written before the pandemic. Can the workplace still function — without the place?
Nikki Giovanni on ‘Make Me Rain’
Award-winning poet Nikki Giovanni shares the inspiration behind her latest collection of poetry titled “Make Me Rain.”
More named storms than ever. Is it climate change?
It’s been the most active hurricane season on record, with 30 named storms – 13 of them hurricanes. Is climate change to blame? 
Debunking pandemic myths
Misinformation about COVID-19 is spreading along with the virus. How can you separate fact from falsehoods? 
How the pandemic could transform higher ed
In response to skyrocketing coronavirus cases, many higher ed institutions are moving back to online learning — and nobody is happy about that. What does it mean for the continued spread of COVID-19 and the future of college? 
Health care workers feel squeezed by surge of COVID-19 cases
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 patients in Minnesota are surging. Even when beds are available, staffing them is a challenge as more health care workers get sick. Two physicians discussed the toll of the increase caseload on health care workers.
What can dogs teach us about aging?
New research on how dogs age could help us understand how humans can age better.
Why is the GOP supporting President Trump’s false claims about the election?
President Donald Trump continues to insist, falsely, that he didn’t lose the election — and many Republicans leaders back his claims. Why? And what could this mean for our democracy?