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An uncertain fall means once college-bound students are weighing their options

An uncertain fall means once college-bound students are weighing their options

The unpredictability of COVID-19 has many Minnesota high school seniors reconsidering plans to enroll in college this fall. Many schools are preparing for declining student enrollment and a financial fallout.
by Hannah Yang

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More PFAS foam found in Twin Cities' Battle Creek

More PFAS foam found in Twin Cities' Battle Creek

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is advising people to keep away from foam in the east Twin Cities metro-area creek, after samples of it have again tested positive for elevated levels of the chemicals known as PFAS.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Republicans push Walz to speed up business reopenings

Republicans push Walz to speed up business reopenings

DFL Gov. Tim Walz says he’s working on reopening more businesses that were closed amid COVID-19 concerns, but he’s not sure when it will happen. Senate Republicans say the governor needs to move faster or those businesses will disappear.
by Tim Pugmire

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Dispute over environmental fund leaves projects on wolves, weeds and mussels in limbo

Dispute over environmental fund leaves projects on wolves, weeds and mussels in limbo

Dozens of projects benefiting Minnesota’s natural resources are now in limbo because of a political dispute at the state Legislature. At the center: An ongoing disagreement over whether a state trust fund should be used to pay for wastewater treatment projects.
by Kirsti Marohn

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May 4 update on COVID-19 in MN: 428 deaths; bars, eateries suffer 'monumental hit'

May 4 update on COVID-19 in MN: 428 deaths; bars, eateries suffer 'monumental hit'

The latest numbers come as the state lifted some curbs on retailers but still left bars and restaurants takeout-only. A top hospitality executive warned that more than half those businesses could go under permanently in the next two months.
by MPR News Staff

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Interviews during nap time only: Making radio with young children at home

Interviews during nap time only: Making radio with young children at home

MPR News journalists are still reporting, mostly from home during the pandemic. Those who are parents are now doing that work, like so many others in Minnesota, with small children around.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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As pandemic closes doors, Minnesota creamery charts path to open new ones

As pandemic closes doors, Minnesota creamery charts path to open new ones

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt various supply chains in Minnesota, some farmers and small business owners are getting creative and adapting to the changing conditions. In some cases, a major pivot has opened new doors in getting products to the masses.
by Mike Moen and Emily Bright

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