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'We just have to hang in there': Holidays means more relying on food shelves to keep families fed

Nov 25, 2020 04:01AM ● By Editor

Ten months into pandemic, the need for food aid isn’t slowing down anytime soon. By Hannah Yang from Minnesota Public Radio News - November 24, 2020

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Mayo expert: Pre-Thanksgiving COVID-19 test not a hall pass for get-togethers

Nov 24, 2020 06:00AM ● By Editor

Negative COVID-19 tests do not necessarily mean Minnesotans will be in the clear for Thanksgiving dinner this year because a negative test taken Saturday may be positive today or Thursday. By Tim Blotz of KMSP-TV Fox 9 News - November 23, 2020

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Video: Northland schools prioritizing mental health for families struggling with distance learning

Nov 24, 2020 05:32AM ● By Editor

It has been a challenging year for students and also for parents adapting to distance learning and the isolation that comes from COVID-19. That's why Northland school districts say they are prioritizing mental health for students and their families. By Alejandra Palacios of WDIO-TV - November 23, 2020

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COVID-19 awareness campaign targets northern Minnesota county

Nov 24, 2020 05:24AM ● By Editor

Now with things changing fast and COVID-19 cases growing rapidly, the emergency manager sent out a Code Red alert last week to about 8,000 residents, much like she would for a tornado or flood. By Dan Gunderson of Minnesota Public Radio News - November 24, 2020

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Help coming for bars, eateries?

Nov 24, 2020 05:17AM ● By Editor

Governor Tim Walz on Tuesday intends to roll out a plan to provide financial help for restaurant and bar owners and workers hurt by the current COVID-19 restrictions. From Minnesota Public Radio News - November 24, 2020

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Minnesota rolls out new app for COVID exposure alerts

Nov 23, 2020 01:40PM ● By Editor

The COVIDaware MN application, similar to those in use in several other states, depends on people downloading the program and sending out an alert if they test positive for the virus. By Brian Bakst of Minnesota Public Radio News - November 23, 2020

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Cook County Sheriff's Weekly Report

Nov 23, 2020 08:10AM ● By Editor

You can access the Cook County Sheriff's weekly report in the attached PDF. From Cook County Law Enforcement - November 23, 2020

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Video: Talking Points: Gov. Walz Says He’s Doing What’s Best For Minnesota, Not What’s Popular

Nov 23, 2020 06:42AM ● By Editor

The governor and Department of Health officials have repeatedly said that they can predict from this past week’s numbers what the next week will look like. The governor said next week’s numbers will again be devastating. By Esme Murphy of WCCO-TV News - November 22, 2020

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Video: Postal Service: Ship holiday packages extra early this year

Nov 23, 2020 06:18AM ● By Editor

With a big increase in virtual gatherings expected this holiday season, USPS says shipping demand "expecting significant volume increases". By Kent Erdahl of KARE 11 News - November 22, 2020

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Video: After the Harvest: Farmers face an uncertain future despite bountiful harvests

Nov 23, 2020 06:10AM ● By Editor

After the wettest year on record in 2020, growing conditions this year were nearly ideal. Corn and soybean yields were reported to be up from five to 10 percent. By Tom Lyden of KMSP-TV Fox 9 News - November 22, 2020

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