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August 18, 2020 1:30 PM

Is it safe to start investing during an economic crisis?

The economic hit of the coronavirus pandemic has left thousands of people unemployed or working fewer hours. It might seem insensitive to think about investing during an economic crisis, but if you have the means then it could be worth considering.

by Chris Farrell and Karen Zamora

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August 17, 2020 12:43 PM

What's it like to start a new job remotely?

Millions of Americans have lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. What’s getting less attention is the difficulty of starting a new job when so many of them have gone remote.

by Chris Farrell and Katie Moritz

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August 11, 2020 4:09 PM

Why parents are considering 'learning pods' for the fall semester

Some parents are hoping alternative methods will help them have more control over their students’ education, with some kids doing distance learning or a hybrid of distance learning and classroom learning, for the foreseeable future. MPR News host Angela Davis explores alternatives to classroom learning and solo distance learning, and their pros and cons.

by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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August 10, 2020 10:29 AM

Minnesota’s primary is Tuesday. Do you know what’s on your ballot?

Tuesday’s primary election will be the first time Minnesotans will vote during the COVID-19 pandemic. MPR News political reporter Brian Bakst joined the show for a preview of the primary and a look ahead to November. Then later in the hour, Minnesota's 2020 Teacher of the Year spoke about the unprecedented school year and MPR’s senior economic contributor Chris Farrell joined the show for an economic update.

by Angela Davis, Brian Bakst and Chris Farrell

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August 7, 2020 4:46 PM

Politics Friday: Primary preview special

MPR News political editor Mike Mulcahy looks ahead to Tuesday’s primary election in Minnesota. He’ll discuss the races to watch and how politics and voting has changed during the pandemic.

by Mike Mulcahy and Jeff Jones

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August 6, 2020 12:07 PM

Counter Stories: One Black family's struggle with both racism and a pandemic

Co-host Anthony Galloway documents how COVID-19 and the death of George Floyd are affecting family life.

by Jo Erickson

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August 5, 2020 1:30 PM

Will telemedicine be the new norm in Minnesota?

Telemedicine or telehealth is not new, but the pandemic has caused health care systems to rapidly pivot to online doctor’s visits. How is it going and is it here to stay?

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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August 4, 2020 1:10 PM

More people are heading back to work. So who's watching the kids?

More people are headed back to work in person — but with COVID-19 cases on the rise in Minnesota, there are plenty of health implications. There are child care implications, too.

by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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August 3, 2020 7:34 PM

How is the mask mandate impacting Minnesota business owners?

Minnesota’s mask mandate went into effect more than a week ago. How are businesses doing? How are owners and managers dealing with the mask requirement and how are they handling pushback from customers?

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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July 31, 2020 2:43 PM

For Minnesotans, Walz’s school plan brings more questions than answers

With little more than guidance from the state government for how to handle the upcoming school year, many Minnesotans remain in limbo for how their lives will look in a month.

by Cody Nelson, Kerri Miller and Angela Davis

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