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May 19 update on COVID-19 in MN: 748 deaths; plan coming Wednesday for bars, eateries
The newest counts come as officials prepare to unveil a phase-in plan that would let people back into bars, restaurants and other public gathering places. That plan is set to be released Wednesday.
Traffic is way down, due to lockdowns, but air pollution? Not so much
Car traffic took a big dip beginning in late March, and headlines celebrated clean air around the U.S. But an NPR analysis of EPA data tells a more troubling story.
In a pandemic, technology helps tribe reconnect with Dakota language
Members of the Prairie Island Indian Community say there’s a silver lining for their heritage in this chaotic time. By moving Dakota language classes online, they are attracting more tribe members than ever. 
No more watercooler talk and other ways offices will adapt to the pandemic
As stay-at-home orders loosen, people will return to offices transformed by the crisis. Conference rooms, air conditioning, kitchenettes and open-floor plans are all being rethought.