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Oct. 16 update on COVID-19 in MN: Rampant spread leaves officials 'deeply worried'

Oct. 16 update on COVID-19 in MN: Rampant spread leaves officials 'deeply worried'

With case counts skyrocketing and deaths climbing, state public health leaders struck a decidedly somber tone Friday, pleading with Minnesotans to shoulder more personal responsibility to stem the spread of the disease.
by MPR News Staff

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During COVID-19, student enrollment is declining in Twin Cities public school districts

During COVID-19, student enrollment is declining in Twin Cities public school districts

Fewer families are sending their children to Twin Cities public school districts during the coronavirus pandemic than expected, portending financial troubles for many K-12 districts. School leaders say the pandemic is driving down student enrollment, as families opt to keep their children home or send them to private school.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Rethinking the holidays: Traditions, change are on the table

Rethinking the holidays: Traditions, change are on the table

Lots of people are already looking for creative and safe ways to celebrate the holidays this year. Some plan to cook their traditional Thanksgiving feast — but with a twist forced by the pandemic. Other folks are holding early Christmas celebrations so they can be with elderly parents outdoors while the weather still allows it. 
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota jobless rate falls to 6 percent, but fewer seeking jobs

Minnesota jobless rate falls to 6 percent, but fewer seeking jobs

Minnesota's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped sharply last month to 6 percent, down from 7.4 percent in August. That corresponded with a significant dip in the number of people seeking work.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Halloween is trickier this year. How do you stay safe while celebrating?

Halloween is trickier this year. How do you stay safe while celebrating?

Halloween will look different during the pandemic. Should parents send their kids out to knock on doors? Should we open our doors to trick-or-treaters? A doctor joined the show to discuss how to stay safe during the Halloween festivities.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Poll: Biden takes double-digit lead over Trump

Poll: Biden takes double-digit lead over Trump

Democratic nominee Joe Biden leads President Donald Trump now 54 percent to 43 percent among likely voters, according to a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Being a mom is tough. Being a mom in a pandemic is even tougher

Being a mom is tough. Being a mom in a pandemic is even tougher

Being a mom is challenging enough. Add the pressures of a pandemic — and how do you cope? Mothers in Jordan, the Netherlands and Wisconsin share their stories and strategies.
by NPR Staff

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U.S. jobless claims rise to 898,000 with layoffs still high

U.S. jobless claims rise to 898,000 with layoffs still high

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week to 898,000, a historically high number that is evidence that layoffs remain a hindrance to the economy’s recovery from the pandemic recession that erupted seven months ago. 
by The Associated Press

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