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March 27, 2020 2:35 PM

Politics Friday: Minnesota Department of Health commissioner answers COVID-19 questions

Just three weeks ago, the Minnesota Department of Health reported the state’s first case of coronavirus. Now, Minnesota’s numbers are up to 398 cases and four deaths.

by Mike Mulcahy and Katie Moritz

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March 27, 2020 12:05 PM

MN health commissioner: 'This is going to unfold over a year or 18 months'

At the center of Minnesota’s response to the health crisis is MDH Commissioner Jan Malcolm, who has been a regular at Gov. Tim Walz’s daily updates on the state of Minnesota’s health this week. She answered questions from Politics Friday host Mike Mulcahy and MPR News listeners about what we might expect from the rapidly changing situation.

by Mike Mulcahy and Katie Moritz

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March 26, 2020 1:41 PM

For struggling low-wage workers, pandemic makes things even worse

For workers already living paycheck to paycheck, the COVID-19 crisis means many of them are now unemployed or working fewer hours.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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March 25, 2020 3:18 PM

How the coronavirus will force teaching and learning to change

By order of Gov. Tim Walz, K-12 schools in Minnesota have been closed for a week to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. When school starts up again, education will take place via distance learning. Teachers and administrators have been busy figuring out how that will work.

by Jim Bickal and Angela Davis

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March 24, 2020 2:33 PM

Tips for staying resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic

Scared? Worried? Anxious? These are normal feelings during this terrifying moment. But now is not the time to neglect your mental health. Here’s how you can stay resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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March 23, 2020 4:22 PM

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.

by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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March 23, 2020 2:20 PM

MN Wild doctor ponders a hockey season put on ice

Like many of us, Dr. Joel Boyd’s routine came to a sudden halt in recent weeks. As an orthopedic surgeon at TRIA, he can no longer operate, and he is mostly checking with patients by phone. He also had to stop traveling and treating Minnesota Wild hockey players when the NHL put the current season on hold.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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March 20, 2020 3:06 PM

Politics Friday: Sen. Tina Smith talks federal response to coronavirus

How are the U.S. House and Senate working together to provide relief to worried and financially vulnerable Americans? Minnesota U.S. Sen. Tina Smith talked about how things are going on Capitol Hill and what we might expect in the way of COVID-19 response in the coming weeks.

by Mike Mulcahy and Katie Moritz

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March 19, 2020 3:50 PM

Finding a silver lining: How Minnesotans are helping each other during a pandemic

Lots of people want to help others during the COVID-19 pandemic, but how can they do it safely? Two executive directors in the volunteerism field share their advice on giving back during the pandemic.

by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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March 19, 2020 3:40 PM

Parents balance home-schooling with work during health emergency

With the closure of K-12 schools across the state because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents have suddenly found themselves in charge of their children’s education. We share some advice for how to approach this challenge.

by Jim Bickal and Angela Davis

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