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In moment of coronavirus, Duluth distillery turns spirits into sanitizer

In moment of coronavirus, Duluth distillery turns spirits into sanitizer

Tucked away in the back of the Vikre Distillery building, past the empty cocktail room and copper stills and fermenters, the company has set up its makeshift hand sanitizer production area.
by Dan Kraker

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Many state employees urged to work from home

Many state employees urged to work from home

To reduce human contact during the COVID-19 fight, Gov. Tim Walz’s agencies have directed many state employees in jobs that can be done remotely to stay away from offices. It will have an impact on service delivery.
by Brian Bakst

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GOP moves to online party conventions

GOP moves to online party conventions

The Minnesota Republican Party and the DFL Party are both replacing local conventions with digital meetings, and are considering changes to their statewide conventions set for May.
by David H. Montgomery

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Minn. health care workers raise concerns about coronavirus response

Minn. health care workers raise concerns about coronavirus response

Front-line medical workers say they’re concerned about how hospitals and other facilities are responding to the coronavirus outbreak. Many fear their own safety may be at risk and say if they are compromised, so is the community’s ability to address the pandemic.
by Jon Collins

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It's been one month since Minnesota's first COVID-19 case

It's been one month since Minnesota's first COVID-19 case

We’re only a few weeks into the COVID-19 outbreak, but already nearly everything about our daily lives has changed, from the way we work, shop and socialize to even the way our governor communicates with us.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Many MN child care centers remain open, putting parents and workers in tough spot

Many MN child care centers remain open, putting parents and workers in tough spot

Whether to keep day cares open or order them to close is a lose-lose situation: Close child care centers and you leave families who can’t telecommute unable to find care for their young ones. Stay open and risk spreading the disease further.
by Riham Feshir

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