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Counter Stories: COVID-19 is hitting communities of color hard
Whether it's the illness itself, the racism that comes with it, or the unsafe conditions for workers now deemed essential, the coronavirus is exacerbating racial injustices.
How are Minnesota’s growers and grocers keeping food safe and in supply
Empty shelves in grocery stores are adding to the anxiety about food scarcity. But grocers and growers are telling Minnesotans that America is not running out of food. On Wednesday at 11 a.m., we check in with those keeping our food safe and in good supply.
On this edition of the Monday Economic Report, MPR senior economics contributor Chris Farrell talks about the difficulty in filing for unemployment, small businesses and the pandemic’s impact on real estate.
Is it ethical to shop during a pandemic?
We are buying almost everything online right now. And stores are encouraging this — to slow the spread of COVID-19. But they’re also offering sales and discounts in hopes that we buy more. Is it ethical to take advantage, knowing that workers packaging up your recent purchases in warehouses and people delivering those items to your home could be at risk of getting sick?
Local nonprofits get COVID-19 financial support
US Bank is funding nonprofits around the country to the tune of $30 million so the organizations can continue to pay their operating costs. And the company isn’t the only one stepping up to make sure nonprofits and smaller businesses stay afloat.
In a pandemic, college students major in uncertainty
Will college seniors get graduation ceremonies? How will graduating high school seniors choose where they want to enroll without campus visits? Host Angela Davis is joined by three guests to talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic has turned higher education on its head.
Checking in with Minnesota’s health care workers
For many doctors and nurses, serving on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic means working long hours, worrying about their own health and fearing they'll expose their loved ones. What challenges are they facing? How are they taking care of themselves?