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Artists paint a portrait of a pandemic

Artists paint a portrait of a pandemic

The United Nations and Amplifier, an arts group, called on artists to create inspiring and informative posters, graphics and animations around the coronavirus. Here's a selection of submissions.
by Pranav Baskar

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Minnesota counties say contact tracing is taking too long

Minnesota counties say contact tracing is taking too long

COVID-19 testing is ramping up in Minnesota, but contact tracing is lagging behind. County public health officials say the delays may be contributing to community spread of the virus.
by Catharine Richert

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Could the pandemic change college forever?

Could the pandemic change college forever?

Enrollment was already falling at traditional, four-year institutions. Will COVID-19 force colleges to rethink the very system of how they educate students?
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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When staying at home is dangerous

When staying at home is dangerous

Minnesotans have been under a stay-at-home order for seven weeks in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. But what happens when staying at home is unsafe? Across the country, cities are reporting an increase of domestic violence calls. And for many people who live with their abuser, this order has been a nightmare.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Experts share latest knowledge about COVID-19 science and policy

Experts share latest knowledge about COVID-19 science and policy

The science of the COVID-19 pandemic is driving policy decisions. We explored the latest with two doctors — an infectious disease expert and a health policy researcher.
by Kerri Miller

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Minnesota coach buses leave for D.C. to demand federal help

Minnesota coach buses leave for D.C. to demand federal help

The almost four dozen Minnesota bus companies run a total of nearly 400 coach buses. But they’ve been idled for weeks by the COVID-19 outbreak.
by Tim Nelson

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As Minnesota retailers reopen, they're navigating a new way of doing business

As Minnesota retailers reopen, they're navigating a new way of doing business

Monday marks one week since many “nonessential” retailers in Minnesota were allowed to reopen — with limitations. Those stores and service providers had to take safety precautions and minimize their contact with customers, navigating a new way of doing business.
by Lauren Rosenthal

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Lawmakers dash toward finish — or just to special session

Lawmakers dash toward finish — or just to special session

The Legislature is supposed to be done by next Monday, but the coronavirus pandemic is sure to bring lawmakers back into a special session.
by Brian Bakst

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