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Drive-in churches an option for faithful who want closeness

Drive-in churches an option for faithful who want closeness

With coronavirus prevention measures shuttering houses of worship, pastors across the country are using that ultimate tool of social distancing — cars — to safely bring their communities closer together.
by The Associated Press

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Insurers expanding telehealth coverage as pandemic forces doctors to improvise

Insurers expanding telehealth coverage as pandemic forces doctors to improvise

Dr. Jon Hallberg says insurers are covering remote checkups that they wouldn’t have a month ago. He also answers our questions on face masks and hydroxychloroquine, a drug used to treat lupus and prevent malaria.
by Tom Crann and Dr. Jon Hallberg

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Minnesota was making gains on its housing shortage — then coronavirus hit

Minnesota was making gains on its housing shortage — then coronavirus hit

Construction workers are considered essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, but a recent survey found many firms are delaying projects and laying off workers.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Lawmakers pass workers’ compensation bill — with cost unresolved

Lawmakers pass workers’ compensation bill — with cost unresolved

The Minnesota House and Senate passed legislation Tuesday to help first responders, health care workers and others get workers’ compensation benefits if they contract COVID-19. However, lawmakers say it’s not clear how the state will pay for the expected costs.
by Tim Pugmire

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