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With no action in Washington, states race to offer pandemic relief

With no action in Washington, states race to offer pandemic relief

Faulting inaction in Washington, governors and state lawmakers are racing to get pandemic relief to small-business owners, the unemployed, renters and others whose livelihoods have been upended by the widening coronavirus outbreak.
by The Associated Press

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Experts: Virus numbers could be erratic after Thanksgiving

Experts: Virus numbers could be erratic after Thanksgiving

The coronavirus testing numbers that have guided much of the nation's response to the pandemic are likely to be erratic over the next week or so, experts said Friday, as fewer people get tested during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend and testing sites observe shorter hours.
by The Associated Press

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Government model suggests U.S. COVID-19 cases could be approaching 100 Million

Government model suggests U.S. COVID-19 cases could be approaching 100 Million

Government scientists estimate that the true number of coronavirus infections is eight times the reported number of 12.5 million, meaning "most of the country remains at risk," the team reports.
by Jon Hamilton

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Nov. 26 update COVID-19 in MN: A difficult Thanksgiving for many

Nov. 26 update COVID-19 in MN: A difficult Thanksgiving for many

Minnesota’s reported the deaths of 918 people with COVID-19 so far this month. With the state averaging a record 52 deaths a day over the past seven days and 1,800 people still hospitalized with the disease, it could be a tough Thanksgiving in many households.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota college students reflect on the semester, Thanksgiving holiday

Minnesota college students reflect on the semester, Thanksgiving holiday

Thanksgiving presents a tough decision this year for many college students. Some schools are asking students living on campus to head home, while others are asking them to stay. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with two college freshmen about how they’re spending the holiday, and what this semester has been like.
by Cathy Wurzer

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With hunger on rise, Walz says food relief is 'hand up' not 'handout'

With hunger on rise, Walz says food relief is 'hand up' not 'handout'

The food relief group Second Harvest Heartland estimates that 1 in 8 Minnesotans, including 20 percent of children, don't know where their next meal is coming from. Walz said he’s hoping to reach a deal with legislators on a COVID-19 aid package as early as next week.
by Jon Collins

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