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FEMA says it will stop paying for cloth face masks for schools

FEMA says it will stop paying for cloth face masks for schools

The federal agency has reimbursed states for protective equipment and disinfection throughout the pandemic. Now state officials are wondering where they will find funding to reopen schools safely.
by Laurel Wamsley

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State aims for quick turnaround on $300 unemployment boost

State aims for quick turnaround on $300 unemployment boost

After securing federal approval for enhanced benefits over the weekend, Minnesota’s unemployment officials hope to quickly dispatch the extra $300 in weekly aid to qualified recipients.
by Brian Bakst

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U of M students to face curbs, curfews as they return to campus quarters

U of M students to face curbs, curfews as they return to campus quarters

The plan confines students living on the U of M’s Twin Cities, Duluth and Rochester campuses mostly to their residence halls or university-owned apartments for 10 days, except for work, eating or attending any in-person classes.
by Tim Nelson

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Survey: Midwest economy improves despite pandemic, derecho

The rural economy in Middle America showed improvement in August, despite the effects of a global pandemic and a rare devastating wind storm earlier in the month, according to a monthly survey of nine Midwest and Plains states released Tuesday.
by The Associated Press

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Cut off by Canada, Northwest Angle's pandemic-era lifeline rests on one man's boat

Cut off by Canada, Northwest Angle's pandemic-era lifeline rests on one man's boat

Border closures with Canada nearly shut down the economy of the Northwest Angle, that isolated triangle of land at the very top of Minnesota. But thanks to Gregg Hennum, who runs a water taxi that brings visitors by boat, it’s still chugging along.
by John Enger

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The payroll tax delay is here, but so is confusion about it

The payroll tax delay is here, but so is confusion about it

Some employees will soon see a boost in take-home pay. The Trump administration has given employers the option to stop collecting payroll taxes. But workers may have to repay the money next year.
by Scott Horsley

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Can I use a face shield instead of a mask?

Can I use a face shield instead of a mask?

Health officials don't recommend the clear plastic barriers as a substitute for masks because of the lack of research on whether they keep an infected person from spreading viral droplets to others. However, those who want extra protection may want to wear a face shield in addition to a mask.
by The Associated Press

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Sept. 1 update on COVID-19 in MN: Total cases top 76K; walking 'the edge of a cliff'

Sept. 1 update on COVID-19 in MN: Total cases top 76K; walking 'the edge of a cliff'

The newest numbers come a day after the state health commissioner warned backyard events and other informal get-togethers are driving the current spread, and if Minnesotans don’t alter their behavior “what comes next is going to be worse.”
by MPR News Staff

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