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September 18, 2020 4:01 AM

How the pandemic is widening the racial wealth gap

The coronavirus has affected most Americans, but NPR's latest poll shows Black, Latino and Native American households are hardest hit by the financial impact of the crisis.

by Rhitu Chatterjee

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September 18, 2020 4:00 AM

Mental health and police violence: How crisis intervention teams are failing

Efforts are growing to remove or reduce the role of police in responding to people in a mental health crisis. Critics and proponents alike say a widely adopted police program has too often failed.

by Eric Westervelt

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September 17, 2020 5:25 PM

How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting climate change?

Climate scientist Kim Cobb and MPR News Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner joined host Angela Davis to explore how the pandemic is affecting climate change. We're flying less, staying at home more — is it helping?

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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September 17, 2020 5:22 PM

Teen positive for coronavirus was sent to school anyway. Others quarantining now

Nearly 30 Massachusetts high school students are quarantining after parents sent their child to school despite receiving a positive diagnosis days before.

by Reese Oxner

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September 17, 2020 1:42 PM

St. Paul City Council OKs guaranteed income pilot project

The St. Paul City Council has voted unanimously to approve Mayor Melvin Carter’s proposal to guarantee $500 in monthly income to 150 low-income families affected by COVID-19.

by The Associated Press and Nina Moini

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September 17, 2020 12:23 PM

$300 weekly unemployment boost dries up

Out-of-work Minnesotans who had been getting an extra $300 in their unemployment checks will see that bump go away.

by Brian Bakst

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September 17, 2020 12:00 PM

Statewide testing push seeks to stem COVID-19 transmission

State health officials are launching a monthlong statewide testing effort aimed to stem transmission of the virus. “No barrier” testing clinics will be a cornerstone of the effort.

by Catharine Richert

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September 17, 2020 11:49 AM

About 1 in 5 households in U.S. cities miss needed medical care during pandemic

Some people skipped care because of failing finances or fear of the virus, doctors say. Others find medical practices closed to new patients. Many are suffering health consequences, an NPR poll finds.

by Patti Neighmond

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September 17, 2020 11:15 AM

If you have to wear a mask, it might as well be a masterpiece

Many museums are still closed, but their gift shops are doing lively face mask business. You can mask up with a Monet, a van Gogh or, perhaps best suited to These Times: Edvard Munch's “The Scream.”

by Susan Stamberg