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Governor Tim Walz Announces $1 Million In Grants For Tourism Industry

Nov 25, 2020 04:19PM ● By Editor

The crisis grants will be available through Explore Minnesota, the state’s tourism promotion office. The grants are designed to support nonprofit tourism promotion organizations so they can stimulate travel and help their local communities. From WCCO-TV- November 25. 2020

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Video: Coping with loneliness during the pandemic and holidays

Nov 25, 2020 05:24AM ● By Editor

Experts say people who live alone may be the most affected by loneliness. By Charmaine Nero of KARE 11 News -November 24, 2020

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Video: What's in Minnesota's proposed COVID-19 relief package?

Nov 25, 2020 05:07AM ● By Editor

Frameworks released separately by Walz and House Republicans both call for hundreds of millions of dollars in cash payments to businesses that have been affected by the governor's latest restrictions and mandatory closures. From KMSP-TV Fox 9 News - November 24, 2020

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Video: Northland hospitals hope holiday gatherings will not result in "tipping point"

Nov 25, 2020 04:55AM ● By Editor

On Tuesday, Northland health officials advised the public to avoid traveling and gathering outside their household as hospitals across Minnesota and Wisconsin near their capacities. By Emily Ness from WDIO-TV - 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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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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