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PNS Daily Newscast - May 29, 2020
More than a dozen Internal Affairs complaints against the Minneapolis Police officer involved in the death of George Floyd; we report on what's behind the current tensions.
2020Talks - May 29, 2020
Republican Voters Against Trump just launched and plans to spend $10 million on the 2020 campaign. And President Trump signed an executive order making social media companies liable for content their users post.
Archive: March 18, 2020
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Advocates for homeless Minnesotans say it isn't easy for people living on the streets or in shelters to protect themselves from the new coronavirus -- and local governments are responding to those concerns. This week, two of the state's most populous counties -- Hennepin and Rams ...Read More
WAUKESHA, Wis. -- Wisconsin residents are being urged to follow the advice of health experts and practice social isolation while keeping up on the latest news about COVID-19. But some providers say there are certain pitfalls to avoid -- including letting the troubling stream of news about the corona ...Read More
MADISON, Wis. -- Older Wisconsin residents are being asked to stay in their homes as a precaution against the new coronavirus, and they're being reminded to reach out for help as concern about the virus continues to grow. Seniors' groups say it can be hard for an older person living on their own to ...Read More
DURHAM, N.C. -- The chief justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court has halted all eviction proceedings for 30 days, as many North Carolina residents face layoffs and lost income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. On average, said Elizabeth Simpson, associate director of the group Emancipate N ...Read More
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- The new coronavirus health crisis has more people self-isolating, and that makes it a good time to complete your 2020 Census form. Census results will determine the allocation of $1.5 trillion in federal spending, as well as how many congressional seats each state gets. By fulf ...Read More
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- As state officials continually review and implement measures to reduce the spread of the new coronavirus, criminal justice groups say the youths in conflict with the law should be a priority. Elizabeth Clarke, president of the Juvenile Justice Initiative, contended that Illinoi ...Read More
SEATTLE -- Small-business owners are on the front lines as the novel coronavirus exacts its economic toll. Washington state businesses have felt sharp and immediate pain since Gov. Jay Inslee's order to close bars and restaurants last week. Fresh Chalk, a Seattle-based online platform where people ...Read More
DENVER -- School closures are affecting more than 700,000 students across Colorado, and schools, nonprofits and community groups are working together and getting creative to ensure that they can continue to get nutritious meals during the COVID-19 crisis. Paola Babb, community engagement and child ...Read More
