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Video: Less crowds and more curbside pick-up for this year's Black Friday shopping

Nov 28, 2020 05:36AM ● By Editor

The rush of Black Friday is something retailers and customers prep for every year but this time, there were no visible long lines outside of stores or crowds. By Alejandra Palacios of WDIO-TV - November 27, 2020

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Video: Mayo study supports effectiveness of masks and social distancing

Nov 27, 2020 06:36AM ● By Editor

Findings show masks are very effective, even at a one-foot distance, and six feet of social distancing is highly effective even without masks. By Lou Raguse of KARE 1 News - November 26, 2020

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Video: Healthcare workers find thanks, hope for better days this Thanksgiving

Nov 27, 2020 06:19AM ● By Editor

A walk through the halls of any Minnesota hospital and you would never know it's Thanksgiving day. The staff is so busy, they barely have time to eat, and many of the patients are so sick they are sedated. By Courtney Godfrey of KMSP-tV Fox 9 News - November 26, 2020

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Minnesota tribes file to halt pipeline build amid pandemic

Nov 27, 2020 06:05AM ● By Editor

From WDIO-TV - November 26, 2020

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Winds to subside overnight with snow for the South Shore, then dry with near normal temperatures next week

Nov 27, 2020 05:48AM ● By Editor

From the National Weather Service - Duluth - November 29, 2020

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Make a big difference: Shop Small, Shop Local this Saturday

Nov 26, 2020 01:56PM ● By Editor

This year, the landscape is different because of the pandemic and disruption it has caused. In fact, these businesses, many family-owned, were already fighting for survival against malls, big box stores and online retailers. From the Minnesota District of the Small Business Administration - November 25, 2020

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Video: Thanksgiving In Isolation: Finding Ways To Comfort Loved Ones In Long-Term Care Facilities

Nov 26, 2020 05:54AM ● By Editor

More than half of the group homes in Minnesota currently have COVID-19 outbreaks, affecting residents and staff. Restrictions have tightened again, meaning in most places that residents can’t leave for Thanksgiving or have visitors. By Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield of WCCO-TV - November 25, 2020

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Video: Ways to protect yourself from online scammers this holiday shopping season

Nov 26, 2020 04:38AM ● By Editor

Online scammers are using everything from emails to phone calls to rake in big bucks at your expense. By Deevon Rahming of KARE 11 News - November 25, 2020

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Video: Holiday travel safety amid COVID-19

Nov 26, 2020 04:24AM ● By Editor

For those hitting the roads, take precautions besides checking the weather and traffic. Make sure to bring hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, and face masks and remember to keep the gathering small and distanced.By Alejandra Palacios of WDIO-TV - November 25, 2020

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Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at Boreal Community Media.

Nov 26, 2020 03:47AM ● By Editor

On this Thanksgiving, Boreal Community Media thanks the community for their everyday loyal support. Read our Thanksgiving message here. From Boreal Community Media - November 26, 2020

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