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Daily dose of sweetness: A newspaper, a struggling restaurant and the power of pie

Debra Pedro, 66, has owned the Maplewood Perkins for nearly two decades. She told Star Tribune columnist Jennifer Brooks that on a recent Monday, she only got four to-go orders in 11 hours. After Brooks’ column was published, readers came through for Pedro in a big way.
by Nancy Yang

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In MN, enforcement of pollution laws goes on — with a few exceptions

In MN, enforcement of pollution laws goes on — with a few exceptions

The state Pollution Control Agency said it’s still requiring industries, farms and other entities with air, water or waste permits to follow state environmental regulations. But it’s also granting leeway in meeting some of those requirements, prompting some environmental groups to call for more transparency.
by Kirsti Marohn

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April 14 update on COVID-19 in MN: 79 dead; job losses falling hard on people of color

April 14 update on COVID-19 in MN: 79 dead; job losses falling hard on people of color

Updating reporters on efforts to ease the virus’ medical and economic damage, Gov. Tim Walz and other state leaders on Tuesday acknowledged the economic fallout from COVID-19 appeared to be falling disproportionately on people of color and on women.
by MPR News Staff

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Coronavirus aid coming to Minnesota tribal nations — they just don't know how much

The CARES Act set aside $8 billion to help tribal nations respond to the coronavirus pandemic, but it offered little direction on how to distribute the money.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Immigrant families face complex challenges with Minnesota’s distance learning

Immigrant families face complex challenges with Minnesota’s distance learning

Many immigrant and refugee families are navigating distance learning while trying to find the right support needed to succeed online. Some have limited English proficiency, no formal education or internet access, and even lack the understanding of how to work on a computer.
by Hannah Yang

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