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MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked with Bill George about how the corporate sector is weathering the pandemic — and what changes could come to business in a post-pandemic world.
An uncertain fall means once college-bound students are weighing their options
The unpredictability of COVID-19 has many Minnesota high school seniors reconsidering plans to enroll in college this fall. Many schools are preparing for declining student enrollment and a financial fallout.
Republicans push Walz to speed up business reopenings
DFL Gov. Tim Walz says he’s working on reopening more businesses that were closed amid COVID-19 concerns, but he’s not sure when it will happen. Senate Republicans say the governor needs to move faster or those businesses will disappear.
COVID-19 damage to state budget assessed this week
Months ago, lawmakers were debating how to spend extra money. This week, state leaders learn if they’ll have to confront a deficit instead.
Today’s grads carry dreams of a bright future into a dim jobs market 
Most everyone in the class of 2020 is getting a continuing education course, courtesy of the College of Hard Knocks. Finding your first job out of college during an economic meltdown is challenging. Advisers suggest focusing on the sectors of the economy that are hiring. And trying not to panic.
Retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley discussed that listener question – and the week in weather – in his regular chat with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer.
Farmers markets aim to offer comforting tradition, produce
With their outdoor space and flexible layouts, farmers markets may be able to adapt more easily to the needs of shoppers during a pandemic.