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Many individuals sick with COVID-19 will recover, but what that recovery looks like is a different story. In some cases, the road to full health is difficult and long.
Rethinking the holidays: Traditions, change are on the table
Lots of people are already looking for creative and safe ways to celebrate the holidays this year. Some plan to cook their traditional Thanksgiving feast — but with a twist forced by the pandemic. Other folks are holding early Christmas celebrations so they can be with elderly parents outdoors while the weather still allows it. 
Minnesota jobless rate falls to 6 percent, but fewer seeking jobs
Minnesota's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped sharply last month to 6 percent, down from 7.4 percent in August. That corresponded with a significant dip in the number of people seeking work.
Halloween is trickier this year. How do you stay safe while celebrating?
Halloween will look different during the pandemic. Should parents send their kids out to knock on doors? Should we open our doors to trick-or-treaters? A doctor joined the show to discuss how to stay safe during the Halloween festivities.
U.S. jobless claims rise to 898,000 with layoffs still high
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week to 898,000, a historically high number that is evidence that layoffs remain a hindrance to the economy’s recovery from the pandemic recession that erupted seven months ago. 
Harris suspends travel after staffers test positive for COVID-19
Joe Biden's presidential campaign said Thursday that vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris will suspend in-person events until Monday after two people associated with the campaign tested positive for coronavirus.
Falcons — Vikings' opponent Sunday — close facility after positive COVID test
The Atlanta Falcons have closed their team facility in Georgia due to at least one confirmed case of COVID-19, just days before the team is scheduled to play in Minneapolis. An NFL spokesperson told the NFL Network there is no change to the game at this time.