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Aug. 13 update on COVID-19: 697 new cases; school guidance map shifts

Aug. 13 update on COVID-19: 697 new cases; school guidance map shifts

The newest counts come as COVID-19 watchers try to figure out the disease’s current course in Minnesota. Officials also posted fresh data with updated recommendations on school reopenings.
by David H. Montgomery and MPR News Staff

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COVID-19 and college: Professors say they worry about students and their families

COVID-19 and college: Professors say they worry about students and their families

Universities and colleges have different plans for returning to teaching this fall, and there are specific needs for many classroom settings. As faculty and instructors prepare to teach, they worry about their students and their families.
by Peter Cox

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Behind the numbers: What does a COVID-19 ‘positivity rate’ really mean?

Behind the numbers: What does a COVID-19 ‘positivity rate’ really mean?

One of the most important metrics for tracking the spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota is the “positivity rate” — or how prevalent positive cases of the disease are, when compared to the number of tests being done. Our data reporter takes a deep dive in explaining what’s behind the number.
by David H. Montgomery

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In Minnesota, many Black women entrepreneurs missed out on PPP dollars

In Minnesota, many Black women entrepreneurs missed out on PPP dollars

COVID-19 is hitting Black female entrepreneurs in Minnesota just like everyone else, but many missed on the federal lifeline for small businesses because their operations and business relationships don’t sync with traditional banking.
by Kathryn Styer Martinez

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How the coronavirus has upended college admissions

How the coronavirus has upended college admissions

Because of the pandemic, many students will be applying without standardized test scores and several other metrics selective schools have long relied on to make admissions decisions.
by Tovia Smith

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Interest in homeschooling has 'exploded' amid pandemic

Interest in homeschooling has 'exploded' amid pandemic

Some are worried their districts are unable to offer a strong virtual learning program. For others who may have been considering homeschooling, concerns for their family's health amid the coronavirus and the on-again, off-again planning for in-person instruction are leading them to part ways with school systems.
by The Associated Press

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Payroll tax delay to boost take-home pay, but don't spend it yet

Payroll tax delay to boost take-home pay, but don't spend it yet

President Donald Trump has directed the Treasury Department to stop collecting payroll taxes this fall in an effort to boost workers' paychecks. But the move is temporary, and could spark headaches in 2021.
by Scott Horsley

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Aug. 12 update on COVID-19 in MN: 12 more deaths; total cases top 62K

Aug. 12 update on COVID-19 in MN: 12 more deaths; total cases top 62K

Wednesday’s count of new COVID-19 cases showed another day of moderate increases, but testing remained low making it hard to judge if the latest reports are evidence of a meaningful shift or a statistical blip.
by MPR News Staff

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