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U.S. Olympics officials say 2020 Games should be postponed because of coronavirus
The top leaders of the U.S. organization say postponement from the planned July 24 opening is best, and international officials should ensure that conditions are safe and fair for all competitors.
How Minnesotans are faring as the pandemic rocks our economy
With so many businesses temporarily closing and sending workers home, many people are worried about money, finances and a recession. MPR’s senior economics contributor Chris Farrell joins Angela to talk about the economy.
Travelers from Minnesota still trying to get home after countries impose COVID-19 limits
As of Friday, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities reported nearly 1,000 students had already returned from their study abroad programs, but 239 were still overseas. By Tuesday, the number of students still abroad was down to 18.
Bipartisan coronavirus financial rescue deal eludes Congress
Tensions are high in the Senate after Democrats blocked a procedural vote to allow the Senate to move forward on an economic rescue package to confront the coronavirus pandemic.