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.

Minnesota Orchestra will mount fall season without live audiences
Even playing to an empty hall, the music will be of the high quality the audience expects, says Minnesota Orchestra music director Osmo Vanska.
Pandemic, 'Floyd effect' hamper Minneapolis crime prevention efforts
During one of the most violent summers in more than a decade, the city’s public health initiatives to prevent retaliatory violence have been constrained by efforts to contain the outbreak of COVID-19 and public reaction to the police killing of George Floyd.
Minding your pandemic manners
Two etiquette experts join MPR News host Angela Davis to talk about how to politely ask someone to put a mask on and how to navigate other sticky situations, too.
Personal finance in uncertain times
The economy — and our personal budgets — have had an interesting and challenging year so far. We turn to a financial coach to discuss why we should improve our understanding of money and credit and talk about a new MPR News podcast.