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March 17, 2020 11:27 AM

Poll: Nearly 1 in 5 households have lost work because of pandemic

Nearly 20% of U.S. households have experienced either a layoff or a reduction in work hours because of the coronavirus, according to a new NPR/PBS Newshour/Marist poll.

by Camila Domonoske

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March 17, 2020 11:05 AM

Mall of America closes due to COVID-19 concerns

The Mall of America will close temporarily beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesday until at least March 31.

by MPR News Staff

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March 17, 2020 10:09 AM

White House wants to send checks to Americans as coronavirus stalls economy

"We want to go big," President Trump said as his administration seeks to revive the now stalled economy.

by Bobby Allyn

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March 17, 2020 9:52 AM

Coronavirus cases are surging in several states. Here's how yours is doing

Cases of COVID-19 have appeared throughout the country, but certain areas have been hit harder than others. Find out how many cases and deaths have been reported in each state.

by NPR Staff

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March 17, 2020 9:00 AM

Latest on COVID-19 in Minnesota: 60 confirmed cases, including health workers

The Minnesota Department of Health confirmed 60 cases Tuesday, up from 54 the day before. Meanwhile, starting at 5 p.m., bars and restaurants are set to close to dine-in customers.

by MPR News Staff

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March 17, 2020 8:23 AM

Commissioner Paul Schnell: Prisons, jails preparing for 'high likelihood' of COVID-19 cases

Jails and prisons across the state are among the places most vulnerable to outbreaks of disease. That’s because inmates are often housed in close quarters where practicing basic hygiene can be difficult.

by Phil Picardi

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March 17, 2020 8:20 AM

White House seeks $850B economic stimulus amid virus crisis

The White House is proposing a roughly $850 billion emergency stimulus to address the economic cost of the new coronavirus. The request will be outlined to Senate Republicans Tuesday and will aim to provide relief for small businesses and the airline industry and include a massive tax cut for wage-earners.

by The Associated Press

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March 17, 2020 5:53 AM

Walz signs $200 million emergency COVID-19 funding bill

The bill gives the Minnesota Department of Health $150 million to make grants to providers for costs related to the pandemic. An additional $50 million will go to the public health response contingency account.

by MPR News Staff

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March 17, 2020 5:26 AM

How to be alone, but not lonely, despite the coronavirus

As "social distancing" becomes common practice because of the new coronavirus, people are finding ways to stay connected and fight isolation.

by Sarah McCammon

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March 17, 2020 4:36 AM

'Every step you take is prayer': As coronavirus spreads, women lead virtual dance for healing

As the world continues to grapple with the rapid spread of COVID-19, a group of Indigenous women gathered over the weekend — separately — to dance for healing. The dance they shared has its roots in another global pandemic, a century ago.

by Dan Kraker

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