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Whistleblower: U.S. failed to prepare, sought quick virus fix

Whistleblower: U.S. failed to prepare, sought quick virus fix

Rick Bright, a senior government scientist, alleges the Trump administration failed to prepare for the onslaught of the coronavirus, then sought a fix by rushing an unproven drug to patients.
by The Associated Press

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Concern about PPE shortage remains as MN moves to allow elective procedures

Concern about PPE shortage remains as MN moves to allow elective procedures

As the state prepares to reopen hospitals for elective procedures, some nurses at United Hospital in St. Paul are speaking out about a shortage of personal protective equipment, even as the hospital operates at a reduced capacity.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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11 attorneys general seek probe into meatpacking industry

11 attorneys general seek probe into meatpacking industry

The attorneys general for 11 Midwestern states, including Minnesota, have urged the Justice Department to investigate market concentration and potential price fixing by meatpackers in the cattle industry during the coronavirus pandemic. 
by The Associated Press

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White House coronavirus task force to wind down

White House coronavirus task force to wind down

Vice President Mike Pence said the task force has begun to talk about a transition plan with the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
by Brian Naylor

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Production shutdowns shrink meat supplies at stores

Production shutdowns shrink meat supplies at stores

U.S. meat supplies are dwindling due to coronavirus-related production shutdowns. As a result, some stores like Costco and restaurants like Wendy's are limiting sales. U.S. beef and pork processing capacity is down 40 percent from last year. 
by The Associated Press

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A check-in on Minnesota and its response to the coronavirus pandemic

A check-in on Minnesota and its response to the coronavirus pandemic

Minnesota’s stay-at-home order has been extended, but some restrictions have been loosened. As the state moves toward reopening for business, we turn to a guest from the Minnesota Department of Health and a doctor to look at how the state has responded so far and what’s ahead in terms of testing and treatment needs.
by Kerri Miller and Breann Schossow

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Parenting during a pandemic

Parenting during a pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has shifted our daily lives, including the way we parent. While parenting duties have not stopped, many are now working from home and have also stepped in to teach. It’s not easy. Two parenting experts joined the conversation and answered questions about everything from fighting to technology and how to set realistic expectations.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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