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Governors across the U.S. feel heat to reopen from protesters, president

Governors across the U.S. feel heat to reopen from protesters, president

Governors eager to rescue their economies and feeling heat from President Trump are moving to ease restrictions meant to control the spread of the coronavirus, even as new hot spots emerge and experts warn that moving too fast could prove disastrous.
by The Associated Press

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Canada, U.S. extend border restrictions for another 30 days

Canada, U.S. extend border restrictions for another 30 days

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday the U.S. and Canada have agreed to keep their border closed to nonessential travel for another 30 days, and he said it will be undoubtedly longer before the restriction is removed.
by The Associated Press

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Officials implore Tyson to close Iowa pork plant amid virus outbreak

Officials implore Tyson to close Iowa pork plant amid virus outbreak

More than a dozen Iowa elected officials on Friday implored Tyson Fresh Meats to close its Waterloo pork processing plant, saying the coronavirus is spreading among workers and is endangering both employees and the surrounding community.
by The Associated Press

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Giving, saving, bills: How Minnesotans are spending their stimulus checks

Giving, saving, bills: How Minnesotans are spending their stimulus checks

MPR News asked Minnesotans what they’re going to do with their federal coronavirus stimulus money, and you responded in droves — we received well over 100 replies to queries on our website and on Twitter.
by Mark Zdechlik

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White House unveils coronavirus guidelines to reopen the country

White House unveils coronavirus guidelines to reopen the country

The guidelines suggest three phases for states to reopen, with progressively relaxed levels of social distancing. Each phase would require a 14-day period of a "downward trajectory" of cases to advance to the next one.
by Philip Ewing

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7 Midwest states to partner on reopening the economy

7 Midwest states to partner on reopening the economy

Seven Midwestern governors announced Thursday that they will coordinate on reopening their state economies, after similar pacts were made earlier this week in the Northeast and on the West Coast. Thursday's announcement covers Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky.
by The Associated Press

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Life Time CEO: Open the economy within 30 days

A number of local executives will be advising the White House in the coming weeks on how to restart the economy, while protecting people’s health. They're part of a 219-member panel named by the Trump Administration Tuesday. Among the names on the list is Life Time Fitness Founder and CEO Bahram Akradi. Akradi spoke with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer Thursday morning.

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

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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