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Minneapolis public schools, many others head to online learning as COVID absences mount

Minneapolis public schools, many others head to online learning as COVID absences mount

With hundreds of staff absences daily, officials say the district can't keep the doors open. "We've reached our tipping point,” said Ed Graff, the district superintendent. The move starts Friday, with in-person classes set to resume Jan. 31.
by Tim Nelson and MPR News Staff

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Twin Cities tightening COVID bar, restaurant rules as cases climb

Twin Cities tightening COVID bar, restaurant rules as cases climb

With the virus spreading rapidly, Minneapolis and St. Paul will soon require proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID test to enter places serving food and drink. Some worry the plan will spark new confrontations with patrons.
by Jon Collins and Matt Sepic

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As omicron surges, Osseo superintendent faces school staff absences of up to 25 percent

As omicron surges, Osseo superintendent faces school staff absences of up to 25 percent

Freezing temperatures, staff shortages and skyrocketing COVID-19 case numbers have pushed school leaders to move to distance learning in a number of Minnesota districts, including Osseo Area Schools. Superintendent Cory McIntyre says sending students home isn’t ideal, but that it wasn’t sustainable to continue in person.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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A fundraiser for mental health justice featuring top Twin Cities chefs

A fundraiser for mental health justice featuring top Twin Cities chefs

An upcoming series of events called Graze 4 Good aims to raise money for mental health justice — by bringing attendees food from top Twin Cities chefs. An organizer and a chef told host Cathy Wurzer more about the project.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lindsay Guentzel

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Gov. Walz taps $40M in COVID relief funding to ease hospital staffing strain

Gov. Walz taps $40M in COVID relief funding to ease hospital staffing strain

The money will help pay staffing costs for providers who will work 60 hours per week for 60 days to provide patient care. Walz says it’s a necessary step to help hospitals cope with severe staffing shortages brought on by the current surge of COVID-19 cases.
by Catharine Richert

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Reporter roundtable: The latest from Austin, Cloquet, Roseau

Reporter roundtable: The latest from Austin, Cloquet, Roseau

We're calling reporters from newspapers outside the Twin Cities metro area to hear what's happening in their neck of the woods. Wednesday, host Cathy Wurzer was joined by journalists from the Roseau Times-Region, Pine Knot News and the Austin Daily Herald.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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COVID-19 in MN: Active cases hit new high; Mpls., St. Paul tighten eatery regs

COVID-19 in MN: Active cases hit new high; Mpls., St. Paul tighten eatery regs

Minnesota continues to get whacked by a post-holiday COVID surge driven by the omicron mutation. Minneapolis and St. Paul will soon temporarily require either a proof of vaccine or recent negative COVID test for bar and restaurant customers.
by MPR News Staff

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People are quitting their jobs in record numbers. What's driving the Great Resignation?

People are quitting their jobs in record numbers. What's driving the Great Resignation?

A record 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in November 2021, part of what some are calling the Great Resignation. Host Cathy Wurzer asked Phyllis Moen why people are leaving their jobs — and what that means for the employment landscape.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alex Cheng

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Minnesota sets another grim stat: Record-setting COVID infection

Minnesota sets another grim stat: Record-setting COVID infection

Minnesota is seeing unprecedented COVID-19 infections: topping 10,000 a day — even with millions of Minnesotans vaccinated. And the ripple effect is being felt in schools, city services and hospitals.
by Tim Nelson

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