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Minnesota college students reflect on the semester, Thanksgiving holiday

Minnesota college students reflect on the semester, Thanksgiving holiday

Thanksgiving presents a tough decision this year for many college students. Some schools are asking students living on campus to head home, while others are asking them to stay. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with two college freshmen about how they’re spending the holiday, and what this semester has been like.
by Cathy Wurzer

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With hunger on rise, Walz says food relief is 'hand up' not 'handout'

With hunger on rise, Walz says food relief is 'hand up' not 'handout'

The food relief group Second Harvest Heartland estimates that 1 in 8 Minnesotans, including 20 percent of children, don't know where their next meal is coming from. Walz said he’s hoping to reach a deal with legislators on a COVID-19 aid package as early as next week.
by Jon Collins

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Sababta khasab kaaga dhigeysa inaad ku dedaasho joojinta faafidda COVID-19

Sababta khasab kaaga dhigeysa inaad ku dedaasho joojinta faafidda COVID-19

Kiisaska COVID-19 ayaa ku soo badanaya meelo badan oo gobolka ka mid ah, oo khubarada caafimaadka waxay ka walaacayaan in uusan xaalku waxba iska beddeleyn haddii aysan dadku raacin talooyinka iyo shuruudaha la iska rabo oo ah sida lagu badbaadi karo.
by MPR News Staff

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See you online: How to 'gather' digitally

See you online: How to 'gather' digitally

State policy makers and health officials are urging Minnesotans refrain from social gatherings for the next few weeks. Though you and your loved ones may not be able to get together in person, you can still “gather” virtually. Here are a few different online activities you can do while staying safe at home.
by Darian Leddy

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Vim li cas koj thiaj li yuav mob siab txog kev cheem txoj kev sib kis tus kab mob COVID-19

Vim li cas koj thiaj li yuav mob siab txog kev cheem txoj kev sib kis tus kab mob COVID-19

Cov neeg kis muaj tus kab mob COVID-19 coob zuj zus nyob rau txhua txhia qhov chaw hauv lub xeev, thiab cov kws kho mob tshaj lij yeej txhawj xeeb tias ntshe tus qauv sib kis kab mob no yuav pheej muaj zuj zus mus vim cov neeg tsis ua raws li cov kev pom zoo thiab kev yuam coj kom nyab xeeb.
by MPR News Staff

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Por qué debería preocuparse de detener la propagación del COVID-19

Por qué debería preocuparse de detener la propagación del COVID-19

Los casos de COVID-19 están aumentando en prácticamente todo el estado y los expertos en salud están preocupados de que esta tendencia se mantenga, ya que las personas no siguen las medidas de seguridad sugeridas y obligatorias.
by MPR News Staff

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US jobless claims up for 2nd straight week as virus worsens

US jobless claims up for 2nd straight week as virus worsens

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 778,000, evidence that the U.S. economy and job market remain under strain as coronavirus cases surge and colder weather heighten the risks. 
by The Associated Press

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As COVID-19 vaccine nears, employers consider making it mandatory

As COVID-19 vaccine nears, employers consider making it mandatory

With promising news out of COVID-19 vaccine trials, the question now is how many people will get the vaccine? And can or will employers require their workers to get vaccinated?
by Andrea Hsu

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