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December 22, 2020 10:30 AM

Americans are migrating because of the pandemic

Suddenly free to leave the big city — or pushed out — many Americans are moving because of the pandemic.

by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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December 22, 2020 6:28 AM

Minnesota’s congressional delegation backs stimulus plan

Some of Minnesota’s representatives in Washington say the plan isn’t perfect, but they supported it, saying some help is better than none.

by MPR News Staff

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December 21, 2020 6:47 AM

Highlights of $900 billion COVID-19 relief, wrap-up bills

Congressional leaders have hashed out a massive, year-end catchall bill that combines $900 billion in COVID-19 aid with a $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill and reams of other unfinished legislation on taxes, energy, education and health care. The huge, still-unreleased bill is slated for votes on Monday — with lawmakers having only a few hours to read it before casting their votes.

by The Associated Press

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December 20, 2020 4:38 PM

Want to move? Some cities will pay you $10,000 to relocate

$10,000 is a significant chunk of money. But is it enough to convince you to pick up and move to an entirely different part of the country? Some cities and regions in America's heartland are offering that sum — and more — to attract new residents.

by Uri Berliner

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December 20, 2020 1:06 PM

Why the CDC 'eviction ban' isn't really a ban: 'I have nowhere to go'

Families are getting put out on the street despite an order from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to block evictions. Advocates say the order needs to be extended and strengthened.

by Chris Arnold

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December 3, 2020 7:23 PM

As some pandemic aid ends, what's next for hurting Americans

It’s been a tough year and 2021 could get off to a rough start too as multiple pandemic- related programs and protections for millions of Americans come to an end.

by The Associated Press

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December 3, 2020 4:31 PM

Deadline looms for Minnesotans to seek COVID-19 housing aid

Minnesota officials are urging residents who have fallen behind on their rent, mortgage or utility payments amid the coronavirus pandemic to apply for state aid before a looming Monday night deadline.

by The Associated Press

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November 30, 2020 4:20 PM

More Americans pay rent on credit cards as lawmakers fail to pass relief bill

Many Americans who've lost income in the pandemic are falling deeper into debt — forced to pay bills or even their rent on credit cards. It's a sign of trouble ahead for the economy.

by Chris Arnold

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November 25, 2020 5:00 AM

ChangeMakers: Autumn Dillie, combating homelessness with culture and care

Autumn Dillie, 31, is a street outreach worker for the American Indian Community Development Corporation. She provides Native Americans experiencing homelessness with culturally specific services, which Dillie says is key to long-term stability.

by Christine T. Nguyen

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October 31, 2020 4:38 PM

Now that more Americans can work from anywhere, many are planning to move

Since more people are working from home, they're using the opportunity to migrate to other places. Big cities are seeing the biggest outflows, according to new surveys.

by Adedayo Akala

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