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Democrats to redraft virus relief in bid to jump-start talks

Democrats to redraft virus relief in bid to jump-start talks

House Democrats are going back to the drawing board on a huge COVID-19 relief bill, paring back the measure in an attempt to jump-start negotiations with the Trump administration.
by The Associated Press

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When a tornado hits a toy store: Photo shows reality of working from home with kids

When a tornado hits a toy store: Photo shows reality of working from home with kids

The photo on Twitter shows scientist Gretchen Goldman sitting behind her laptop being interviewed by CNN. She's in the middle of a living room that has been turned upside down by her young children.
by Barry Gordemer

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Learning about the spread of COVID-19 on college campuses

Learning about the spread of COVID-19 on college campuses

Like everything else, college looks very different this year. Two guests discuss their views on what reopening methods work well, which ones don’t and what tweaks need to be made as flu season approaches.
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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Principals share a look inside Minnesota schools

Principals share a look inside Minnesota schools

Principals are put in the position of making decisions for their school communities, while also making themselves available for feedback and questions from parents and staff. MPR News host Angela Davis gets a look into three different schools with the help of three principals.
by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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State launches ‘barrier-free’ COVID-19 testing push

State launches ‘barrier-free’ COVID-19 testing push

State health officials are holding coronavirus mass testing events this week in Grand Rapids, Waseca, Pine City and St. Paul — the first step in a monthlong push to increase testing to try to help slow the community spread of COVID-19.
by Dan Kraker

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Trump administration plans crackdown on hospitals failing to report COVID-19 data

Trump administration plans crackdown on hospitals failing to report COVID-19 data

Draft documents obtained by NPR show that the federal government is preparing to enforce new data reporting requirements, threatening to withhold vital Medicare funding from noncompliant hospitals.
by Pien Huang and Selena Simmons-Duffin

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No trick or treat: Americans get creative to celebrate Halloween safely

No trick or treat: Americans get creative to celebrate Halloween safely

The CDC is advising against the door-to-door candy quest during the pandemic. So parents are coming up with alternative ways to bring the spooky season to life. How about sending candy down a chute?
by Adedayo Akala

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