COVID-19: Coverage of the pandemic from MPR News

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Sept. 10 update on COVID-19 in Minnesota: 15 deaths; moderate growth in new cases
Recent testing numbers remain low, which likely explains the moderate case growth. “We’re still likely seeing depressed numbers from over the holiday weekend,” Kris Ehresmann, the state’s infectious disease director, told reporters.
Pandemic financially imperils nearly half of American households, poll finds
There are dividing lines when it comes to how families are weathering the pandemic: Those living in big cities, those making less than $100,000 a year, and Latino and Black families are faring worst.
The U.S. isn’t meeting COVID-19 testing targets. What would it take to change that?
Six months into the pandemic, the United States still hasn’t met COVID-19 testing goals. Two doctors describe why testing is essential and what needs to happen in order to increase testing rates across the nation. 
Summer camps offer 'escape' from pandemic this fall
Some camps that managed to successfully keep the virus at bay this summer are now offering a refuge from the virus — to those who can afford it — where students can live and attend classes remotely.
Sept. 9 update on COVID-19 in MN: 'Bad actors'; state steps up bar, eatery checks
Compliance, not punishment is the goal as the state works to stem recent outbreaks, officials said Wednesday as they discussed recent weekend bar and restaurant sweeps. They made it clear that establishments shirking the rules open their communities to greater problems.
Poll: Financial pain from pandemic 'much, much worse' than expected
In the largest U.S. cities, at least half of all households have seen a serious financial loss such as lost job, wages or savings. Many problems are concentrated in Black and Latino households.
St. Paul set to close encampment above I-35E, relocate around 80 people
The city of St. Paul plans to clear its largest tent encampment Thursday, as it continues to try to find places for people to stay as the weather worsens.
Andrew Yang on 'A Nation in Crisis: Polarization, Pandemic and Prejudice'
Andrew Yang speaks at the St. Olaf College Institute for Freedom and Community in a session titled, “A Nation in Crisis: Polarization, Pandemic, and Prejudice.”