By now, pretty much everyone has heard that the federal government has announced one-time payments of $1,200 to every American taxpayer. The details have been a little murky and hard to find, however. State unemployment benefits that are typically half (or less) of a person’s normal weekly compensation are also supposed to be getting a boost of up to $600
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Last week, Governor Walz stated that he thought it was unlikely that Minnesota schools would reopen before the end of the school-year. New distance learning protocols have been implemented and many parents are turning to homeschooling, all of which creates new challenges for families during this time of semi-forced “social-distancing” and isolation. Here are some tips and resources for families
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| Panic Buying Unnecessary and Unhelpful | It’s bad news for those of us waiting for a new toy or gizmo, but good news for people worried about the availability of staple supplies: Amazon is temporarily halting shipments from outside vendors to it’s warehouses to prioritize medical supplies and household essentials, like the highly-coveted toilet paper and sanitation products. If
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