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COVID-19 crashes Minnesota wedding plans

COVID-19 crashes Minnesota wedding plans

As COVID-19 cases in Minnesota have climbed, Gov. Tim Walz has put into place new restrictions on large gatherings, including weddings. For Minnesotans who’ve been planning weddings, or who work in the industry, it’s one more change in an already tumultuous year.
by Peter Cox

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Can local music venues keep on rocking through the pandemic?

Can local music venues keep on rocking through the pandemic?

Across the country, music venues are closing, shuttered due to the financial pressures and social distancing requirements of the pandemic. So what’s next for Minnesota’s local music venues — including the iconic First Avenue? How have they pivoted to endure the pandemic? Guest host and MPR News reporter Brandt Williams talks with two guests with insight into the industry.
by Brandt Williams and Katie Moritz

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Is it safe yet to fly during the pandemic?

Is it safe yet to fly during the pandemic?

Public health experts say staying home is best to keep yourself and others safe from infection. But if you're thinking about flying for the holidays, you should know what to expect. Flights are getting more crowded and more airlines plan to stop blocking seats to accommodate the growing number of people taking to the skies again.
by The Associated Press

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Pfizer CEO sold millions in stock after coronavirus vaccine news, raising questions

Pfizer CEO sold millions in stock after coronavirus vaccine news, raising questions

Pfizer's CEO sold $5.6 million worth of stock on Monday. The company says the stock sale was made as part of a preset plan. But NPR found irregularities about when the CEO entered into that plan.
by Tom Dreisbach

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The future of working from home

The future of working from home

What does the shift to at-home work mean for society and workers?
by Chris Farrell and Maja Beckstrom

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From obscure to sold out: The story of Four Seasons Total Landscaping in just 4 days

From obscure to sold out: The story of Four Seasons Total Landscaping in just 4 days

The Philadelphia business was the location of a bizarre press conference by Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani last weekend. The business is cashing in on its newfound fame and has even run out of merch.
by Miles Bryan

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Troubled 737 Max nearing takeoff as FAA review of jetliner nearly complete

Troubled 737 Max nearing takeoff as FAA review of jetliner nearly complete

FAA chief Stephen Dickson says his agency is "in the final stages of reviewing" changes Boeing has made to the aircraft after two deadly crashes and could finish the evaluation "in coming days."
by David Schaper

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Key departures signal agriculture shakeup for Capitol Hill

Key departures signal agriculture shakeup for Capitol Hill

The defeat of U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson in Minnesota and some key retirements mean a shakeup is coming for agriculture on Capitol Hill. Observers say power is likely to shift from the Midwest to the South and the coasts. 
by The Associated Press

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