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

Mar 21, 2020 ● By Editor

According to Minnesota's Small Business Association, there are over 500,000 small businesses in the state, and 1.3 million small business employees who now have to adjust. By Tarkor Zehn of Minnesota Public Radio News - March 20, 2020

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Grand Marais State Bank to close lobbies, drive thru banking remains open

Mar 20, 2020 ● By Editor

Our lobbies in Grand Marais and Tofte will be closed to the public effective March 20th, until further notice. Banking services will be available via our drive through, electronically, and in-person by appointment. Media Release from The Grand Marais State Bank - March 20, 2020

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COUNTY CONNECTIONS: Serving Cook County Through the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

Mar 20, 2020 ● By Editor

We are taking a clear-eyed look at all meetings. We are cancelling or postponing any meeting that does not require action in the short term. Many meetings are being conducted virtually using our Microsoft Office 365 tools or conference call accounts. By Rena Rogers, Interim County Administrator from Cook County MN - March 20, 2020

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Lutsen Mountains announces season closure on Sunday

Mar 20, 2020 ● By Editor

According to a statement on the website, the ski area's operations are mostly limited to outdoor activities with indoor chalet and warming room spaces closed From Boreal Community Media - March 20, 2020

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WDIO-TV Video: Wisconsin Governor confirms first two COVID-19 related deaths

Mar 20, 2020 ● By Editor

Two Wisconsin residents have died from the coronavirus pandemic, the first to be reported in the state. From WDIO-TV - March 20, 2020

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Lutsen Resort to close until April 30

Mar 19, 2020 ● By Editor

In a statement, Lutsen Resort said they will not be allowing guests to visit the resort between this Sunday, March 22nd and April 30th. Lutsen Resort Statement Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) - March 19, 2020

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WDIO-TV Video Report: Grocery stores working to keep up with demand during COVID-19

Mar 19, 2020 ● By Editor

The COVID-19 outbreak has been especially hard for grocery stores, which are doing all they can to keep up with the demand. By Ryan Juntti of WDIO-TV - March 18, 2020

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Lakehead Region Conservation Authority issues Flood Watch for Lake Superior

Mar 19, 2020 ● By Editor

The water level at the beginning of March was 1.5 inches (four centimetres) below the record high set in 1986. From CBC News - March 19, 2020

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In moment of coronavirus, Duluth distillery turns spirits into sanitizer

Mar 19, 2020 ● By Editor

Tucked away in the back of the building, past the quiet cocktail room and copper stills and fermenters, the company has set up its makeshift hand sanitizer production area. By Dan Kraker of Minnesota Public Radio News - March 19, 2020

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Latest on COVID-19 in Minnesota: Shelter-in-place order would last 'multiple weeks to months'

Mar 18, 2020 ● By Editor

Minnesota had 262 confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Tuesday, up from 235 Monday. The state continued to report only one death from the disease. From News Staff at Minnesota Public Radio News - March 24, 2020

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