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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.

Rethinking the holidays: Traditions, change are on the table

Rethinking the holidays: Traditions, change are on the table

Lots of people are already looking for creative and safe ways to celebrate the holidays this year. Some plan to cook their traditional Thanksgiving feast — but with a twist forced by the pandemic. Other folks are holding early Christmas celebrations so they can be with elderly parents outdoors while the weather still allows it. 
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota jobless rate falls to 6 percent, but fewer seeking jobs

Minnesota jobless rate falls to 6 percent, but fewer seeking jobs

Minnesota's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped sharply last month to 6 percent, down from 7.4 percent in August. That corresponded with a significant dip in the number of people seeking work.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Halloween is trickier this year. How do you stay safe while celebrating?

Halloween is trickier this year. How do you stay safe while celebrating?

Halloween will look different during the pandemic. Should parents send their kids out to knock on doors? Should we open our doors to trick-or-treaters? A doctor joined the show to discuss how to stay safe during the Halloween festivities.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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U.S. jobless claims rise to 898,000 with layoffs still high

U.S. jobless claims rise to 898,000 with layoffs still high

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week to 898,000, a historically high number that is evidence that layoffs remain a hindrance to the economy’s recovery from the pandemic recession that erupted seven months ago. 
by The Associated Press

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Harris suspends travel after staffers test positive for COVID-19

Harris suspends travel after staffers test positive for COVID-19

Joe Biden's presidential campaign said Thursday that vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris will suspend in-person events until Monday after two people associated with the campaign tested positive for coronavirus.
by The Associated Press

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Falcons — Vikings' opponent Sunday — close facility after positive COVID test

Falcons — Vikings' opponent Sunday — close facility after positive COVID test

The Atlanta Falcons have closed their team facility in Georgia due to at least one confirmed case of COVID-19, just days before the team is scheduled to play in Minneapolis. An NFL spokesperson told the NFL Network there is no change to the game at this time.
by Tim Nelson

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