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I’m Asian American in rural Minnesota and have felt the sting of pandemic-fueled racism
As an MPR News reporter based in southwest Minnesota, it’s my job to tell the stories of the region. But in my small, largely white community, I do worry that some see me as nothing more than an embodiment of COVID-19.
Fitness enthusiasts think outside the gym during coronavirus
As many people are self-isolating or maintaining social distance during the coronavirus outbreak, some are turning to online classes or getting outside to exercise. Fitness centers and workout companies are stepping up the number of online classes and offering some free of charge.
How doctors are handling COVID-19 calls amid test shortage
State health officials are still telling doctors to limit who they test for COVID-19. MPR’s weekly medical analyst, Dr. Jon Hallberg, shares how his clinic is working with patients who have symptoms of the disease.
With isolation, abuse activists fear an 'explosive cocktail'
As the world's families hunker down, there's another danger that worries advocates and officials: a potential spike in domestic violence as victims spend day and night trapped at home with their abusers, with tensions rising, nowhere to escape, limited or no access to friends or relatives — and no idea when it will end.