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COVID-19: Coverage of the pandemic from MPR News

The latest news, resources, guides and tips to help you stay up to date on the coronavirus pandemic.

Why you should care about stopping the spread of COVID-19

Why you should care about stopping the spread of COVID-19

In case you need convincing, or know someone who does, here’s a quick look at some of reasons health professionals find the growing spread of COVID-19 so concerning.
by MPR News Staff

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Study: Sturgis rally in S.D. sparked COVID-19 cases in Minnesota

Study: Sturgis rally in S.D. sparked COVID-19 cases in Minnesota

This summer’s huge motorcycle rally in South Dakota led to dozens of coronavirus cases in neighboring Minnesota. That’s the finding of a report Friday from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 
by The Associated Press

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How the pandemic could transform higher ed

How the pandemic could transform higher ed

In response to skyrocketing coronavirus cases, many higher ed institutions are moving back to online learning — and nobody is happy about that. What does it mean for the continued spread of COVID-19 and the future of college? 
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Two rural states with GOP governors and very different COVID-19 results

Two rural states with GOP governors and very different COVID-19 results

Vermont and South Dakota are both among the most rural states in the U.S. One has embraced coronavirus safety measures, the other has not, and their infection and death rates are starkly different.
by Seth Tupper

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A guide to navigating your virtual Thanksgiving

A guide to navigating your virtual Thanksgiving

With COVID-19 cases on the rise in Minnesota, many families are planning to swap their traditional in-person Thanksgivings for virtual celebrations. But how will that work? We provide some tips for families to keep their video calls on track, along with a collection of activities to keep everyone entertained.
by Madison Moroder

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