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Sep 10, 2020

Dakotas’ COVID Spike: Not Just an Urban Problem

Mike Moen, Public News Service — ND BISMARCK, N.D. — The Midwest has seen higher levels of COVID-19 activity in recent weeks, and that includes North and South Dakota. And health officials say all parts of the region need to be mindful of community spread. The Dakotas now top the…

Sturgis

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Dakotas’ COVID Spike: Not Just an Urban Problem
Dakotas’ COVID Spike: Not Just an Urban Problem
Sturgis

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Sep 10, 2020

Expert: Media Literacy Key to Avoiding ‘Fake News’

Mark Richardson, Public News Service — AZ PHOENIX, Ariz. — For anyone who uses social media, it’s a fact of modern life that some of the stories that come your way as news are either partially or totally false. …

Fake News

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Expert: Media Literacy Key to Avoiding ‘Fake News’
Expert: Media Literacy Key to Avoiding ‘Fake News’
Fake News

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Sep 2, 2020

Report: Social Security More Crucial Than Ever During Pandemic

Diane Bernard, Public News Service — VA RICHMOND, Va. — As the Trump administration threatens to reduce the payroll tax that’s a primary funding source for Social Security, a new report shows a majority of Americans believe the program is more vital than ever in the pandemic. More than 1…

Social Security

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Report: Social Security More Crucial Than Ever During Pandemic
Report: Social Security More Crucial Than Ever During Pandemic
Social Security

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Sep 2, 2020

Can a College Course Teach Students to ‘Unlearn’ Racism?

By Jennifer Cross for TheConversation.com By Jennifer Cross for TheConversation.com Broadcast version by Lily Bohlke for Public News Service Reporting for TheConversation.com-Colorado News Connection FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Many Americans are asking how they can be more sensitive to members of different racial groups, a desire fueling sales of books…

College

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Can a College Course Teach Students to ‘Unlearn’ Racism?
Can a College Course Teach Students to ‘Unlearn’ Racism?
College

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Sep 1, 2020

Kenosha Protests: Activists Want Policy Change, Not Campaign Spin

Mike Moen, Public News Service — WI KENOSHA, Wis. — President Donald Trump is expected to visit Kenosha today in response to the tensions over the police shooting of Jacob Blake. …

Kenosha

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Kenosha Protests: Activists Want Policy Change, Not Campaign Spin
Kenosha Protests: Activists Want Policy Change, Not Campaign Spin
Kenosha

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Sep 1, 2020

‘Silent Middle’ Urged to Stand Up After Portland Shooting

Eric Tegethoff, Public News Service — OR PORTLAND, Ore. — A fatal shooting in Portland over the weekend has left tensions high across the country. The shooting took place on Saturday after a pro-Trump caravan rolled through the city. …

Politics

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‘Silent Middle’ Urged to Stand Up After Portland Shooting
‘Silent Middle’ Urged to Stand Up After Portland Shooting
Politics

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Aug 27, 2020

Research Reveals Downside to Disinfectant Cleaners

Mary Schuermann Kuhlman, Public News Service — IN BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Some disinfecting cleaners being used to prevent the spread of COVID-19 actually could leave behind potentially dangerous chemicals. Scientists from Indiana University compared dust samples collected from residential homes in June 2020 with previous samples collected in 2018 and…

Cleaning

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Research Reveals Downside to Disinfectant Cleaners
Research Reveals Downside to Disinfectant Cleaners
Cleaning

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Aug 27, 2020

Faith Leaders Join Call for Changes to Immigration Policy

Mike Moen, Public News Service — WI MADISON, Wis. — Faith leaders from across the country say it’s time for the U.S. to end what they call inhumane treatment of immigrants and their families. Nearly 450 of these leaders, including many from Wisconsin, have issued a letter to Republicans demanding…

Faith

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Faith Leaders Join Call for Changes to Immigration Policy
Faith Leaders Join Call for Changes to Immigration Policy
Faith

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Aug 25, 2020

Security Experts Eye Voter Registration Databases Ahead of Nov. Election

Nadia Ramlagan, Public News Service — AR LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Amid concern foreign governments could interfere in the 2020 general election, a new survey finds state voter-registration databases are more secure than in 2018. Almost twice as many states now require multi-factor authentication and passwords that are at least…

Election 2020

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Security Experts Eye Voter Registration Databases Ahead of Nov. Election
Security Experts Eye Voter Registration Databases Ahead of Nov. Election
Election 2020

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Aug 25, 2020

Kenosha Shooting Prompts Calls for Police Accountability Bills

Mike Moen, Public News Service — WI KENOSHA, Wis. — Protesters continue to demand justice over the police shooting of a Black man in Kenosha over the weekend. And Democrats in the Legislature say the incident underscores the need for immediate action on police accountability measures. Groups such as Black…

Police

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Kenosha Shooting Prompts Calls for Police Accountability Bills
Kenosha Shooting Prompts Calls for Police Accountability Bills
Police

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