During the pandemic, social media can be an information lifeline for rural communities

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Marketplace Tech with Molly Wood

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One of the reasons it’s so hard to quit Facebook is that it’s actually become essential for information, support and connection. That’s especially true in small, rural communities where local news is mostly happening on Facebook and people are turning to the platform as a resource for information about COVID-19. But KUNC’s Adam Rayes reports from Colorado that divisiveness is creeping into groups meant to keep people updated.