COVID-19 unemployment aid on the way, but not for long

COVID-19 unemployment aid is on the way, but not for long, say state officials. The Lost Wages Assistance program will likely last only a few weeks, even as the state’s key hospitality industry shuts down for winter. This is an MPR News evening update for Tuesday, September 1st, 2020, hosted by Tim Nelson and Myah Christenson. Music by Gary Meister.

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