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April 20, 2020 3:52 PM

Life of an essential worker: Environmental service employee at Methodist Hospital

Joann Palmer is an environmental service worker at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park. She’s been cleaning that hospital for more than 30 years. She spoke about working on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis and how her job has changed.

by Karen Zamora and Angela Davis

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April 20, 2020 1:30 PM

The COVID economy

Nearly 500,000 people have filed for unemployment in Minnesota over the last five weeks. What is the government doing to help people who are struggling financially? What are the long term impacts on the economy? Are we headed into a recession or depression? MPR’s senior economics contributor Chris Farrell answers questions about how the restrictions imposed because of the COVID-19 pandemic are affecting the economy.

by Angela Davis and Chris Farrell

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April 17, 2020 2:43 PM

A primer on protective masks

In an effort to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, lots of people are busy making masks. 3M is trying to keep up with the demand for the N95 respirator mask. The University of Minnesota is designing and planning to manufacture an alternative to the N95. And ordinary citizens are making their own homemade masks.

by Jim Bickal and Angela Davis

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April 16, 2020 10:58 AM

Counter Stories: COVID-19 is hitting communities of color hard

Whether it's the illness itself, the racism that comes with it, or the unsafe conditions for workers now deemed essential, the coronavirus is exacerbating racial injustices.

by Jo Erickson and Marianne Combs

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April 14, 2020 12:49 PM

How are Minnesota’s growers and grocers keeping food safe and in supply

Empty shelves in grocery stores are adding to the anxiety about food scarcity. But grocers and growers are telling Minnesotans that America is not running out of food. On Wednesday at 11 a.m., we check in with those keeping our food safe and in good supply.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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April 14, 2020 12:36 PM

In a mess of COVID-19 feelings, don’t overlook grief

We're in a global pandemic, and a lot of us are feeling scared right now. But there are many other emotions wrapped up in there, too.

by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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April 14, 2020 11:33 AM

A mom’s book about autism changed her daughter’s life

A Minnesota podcaster and comedian has written a book for neurotypical children to learn about classmates with autism.

by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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April 13, 2020 8:36 PM

Monday Economic Report: Is a depression looming?

On this edition of the Monday Economic Report, MPR senior economics contributor Chris Farrell talks about the difficulty in filing for unemployment, small businesses and the pandemic’s impact on real estate.

by Chris Farrell, Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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April 13, 2020 1:39 PM

Is it ethical to shop during a pandemic?

We are buying almost everything online right now. And stores are encouraging this — to slow the spread of COVID-19. But they’re also offering sales and discounts in hopes that we buy more. Is it ethical to take advantage, knowing that workers packaging up your recent purchases in warehouses and people delivering those items to your home could be at risk of getting sick?

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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April 10, 2020 1:16 PM

Local nonprofits get COVID-19 financial support

US Bank is funding nonprofits around the country to the tune of $30 million so the organizations can continue to pay their operating costs. And the company isn’t the only one stepping up to make sure nonprofits and smaller businesses stay afloat.

by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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