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Celeb chefs unite to feed hungry, help bleeding restaurants

Celeb chefs unite to feed hungry, help bleeding restaurants

Jose Andres has amassed an A-list network around the world, relying on celebrity chef pals including Rachael Ray, Andrew Zimmern, Guy Fieri and Marcus Samuelsson to feed the hungry and buoy the humble restaurant kitchens across America where many started their careers.
by The Associated Press

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Medical modeling: Trying to predict the future of a pandemic

Medical modeling: Trying to predict the future of a pandemic

We all want answers. How many people could die from COVID-19? And how long will we have to live socially isolated? Leaders use medical models to guide their directives. But the models don’t all say the same thing. Why is this so hard?
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Checking in with Minnesota’s health care workers

Checking in with Minnesota’s health care workers

For many doctors and nurses, serving on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic means working long hours, worrying about their own health and fearing they'll expose their loved ones. What challenges are they facing? How are they taking care of themselves?
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Stay-at-home Seder: Minnesotans find Passover meaning in a pandemic

Stay-at-home Seder: Minnesotans find Passover meaning in a pandemic

Seder tables across Minnesota will likely be a little bit smaller this year, as families mark the beginning of Passover in the midst of a global pandemic.
by Kirsti Marohn

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April 8 update on COVID-19 in MN: 39 dead; Walz extends stay-home order to May 4

April 8 update on COVID-19 in MN: 39 dead; Walz extends stay-home order to May 4

The order means bars and restaurants must continue to operate as takeout-only for nearly another month. Landscapers are exempt, so golf courses can be prepped. Said Gov. Tim Walz: “It’s not going to be a typical summer.”
by MPR News Staff

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U of M considers budget cuts due to COVID-19 pandemic

U of M considers budget cuts due to COVID-19 pandemic

Among the first steps, U of M President Joan Gabel announced a possible tuition freeze, one full week of unpaid work for approximately 200 of the university’s senior leaders, and her own temporary 10 percent pay cut starting July 1.
by Nina Moini

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Therapists forge ahead with telehealth — not knowing if they'll be paid

Therapists forge ahead with telehealth — not knowing if they'll be paid

With the stay-at-home order, mental health care has moved from therapists’ offices to the internet or the phone. Private insurance companies are still figuring out exactly what telehealth services they will cover. But when they do, those changes could stick after the coronavirus pandemic ends.
by Alisa Roth

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