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What life has been like aboard Great Lakes freighters during COVID-19

Jul 22, 2020 02:05PM ● By Editor

Four months into COVID-19, no outbreaks have been reported on any Canadian freighters. But it’s been anything but smooth sailing for the industry.By Max Martin - Local Journalism Initiative Reporter - The London Free Press - July 22, 2020

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'Small sacrifice': Walz unveils statewide mask order to stem COVID-19

Jul 22, 2020 11:23AM ● By Editor

On Tuesday, he noted that businesses support such a uniform move as do care providers and the state’s health leaders. By Brian Bakst from Minnesota Public Radio News - July 22, 2020

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Video: Microplastics study grant awarded to UW-Superior professor

Jul 22, 2020 11:09AM ● By Editor

Professor Lorena Rios Mendoza and her colleagues will use the $40,000 to conduct research in the St. Louis River Estuary and Western Lake Superior. By Kaitlyn Moffett of CBS 3 Duluth - July 22, 20

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Video: Cloquet, Superior, Bemidji become next cities to pass mask ordinance

Jul 22, 2020 06:02AM ● By Editor

The City of Cloquet will impose a mask ordinance starting Aug. 1. Face coverings will be required in indoor spaces accessible to the public. From WDIO-TV - July 22, 2020

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Walz close to announcing face mask decision in Minnesota

Jul 22, 2020 05:45AM ● By Editor

From WDIO-TV - July 21, 2020

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Hospitalizations hit highest level in a month

Jul 22, 2020 05:39AM ● By Editor

The Health Department on Tuesday reported a significant rise in the number of people currently hospitalized, showing a change in pattern from the past few weeks. From Minnesota Public Radio News - July 22, 2020

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Minnesota food shelves; already busy, brace for bigger demand

Jul 22, 2020 05:33AM ● By Editor

The COVID-19 pandemic has created huge demand for free or reduced-cost food across the state as Minnesotans have lost jobs and children missed out on school lunches. By Nina Moini of Minnesota Public Radio News - July 22, 2020

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COVID-19 in MN: Walz lauds drop in long-term care deaths; hospitalizations rise, decision on masks soon

Jul 21, 2020 08:24PM ● By Editor

Walz said Tuesday that a decision would come this week on a statewide mask order to help stem the spread of COVID-19.From Minnesota Public Radio News - July 21, 2020

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