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Managing COVID-19 is part of the new business reality for Thief River Falls' DigiKey

Managing COVID-19 is part of the new business reality for Thief River Falls' DigiKey

The coronavirus has disrupted businesses large and small, for months — shutting down after outbreaks or state orders, and in many cases forcing major changes in how they operate.
by Dan Gunderson

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As economy continues to reopen, Duluth moves to 'normalize' masks

As economy continues to reopen, Duluth moves to 'normalize' masks

The cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are requiring people to wear masks in stores and other indoor spaces as Minnesota moves to reopen additional sectors of the economy this week. But Duluth is taking a different approach, trying to normalize the habit, rather than mandate it.
by Dan Kraker

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Critics wary of BCA's investigation into Floyd killing

Critics wary of BCA's investigation into Floyd killing

The BCA is investigating one of the most high-profile police death cases in the country.  Despite video footage taken by a bystander as George Floyd was pinned to the ground by Minneapolis police, critics say they lack trust in BCA investigators, who are tasked with gathering remaining evidence that would help prosecutors build a case against the police officers.
by Riham Feshir

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Ransacked north Minneapolis clinic seeks larger justice

Ransacked north Minneapolis clinic seeks larger justice

As the Broadway Family Medicine Clinic partially reopened to patients Monday, physicians and other staff are focusing on repairing the damage and creating something even bigger — an effort to bring real systemic change that they hope will benefit their African American patients. 
by Melissa Townsend

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June 8 update on COVID-19 in MN: 1,197 deaths; ICU cases stay below 200

June 8 update on COVID-19 in MN: 1,197 deaths; ICU cases stay below 200

While it was encouraging to see current hospitalizations stabilize and ICU cases dip, officials remain concerned “because we have seen deaths in healthy, younger adults.” One of the people reported in Monday’s death count was a person in their 20s with no underlying health conditions.
by MPR News Staff

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Floyd killing adds new issues to special session agenda

Floyd killing adds new issues to special session agenda

When Minnesota lawmakers return for a special session later this week, issues related to COVID-19 will now have competition from issues related to police brutality and racism.  Several legislative proposals have surfaced in response to the police killing of George Floyd and the resulting civil unrest.
by Tim Pugmire

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