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Minnesota’s head of employment answers your unemployment questions
With businesses closing because of the COVID-19 pandemic, unemployment benefit applications have skyrocketed across the country. DEED Commissioner Steve Grove and two economists joined host Angela Davis to talk about the phenomenon and answer listener questions about their own unemployment situations.
What to expect when you're expecting during a pandemic
Pregnancy in the age of the coronavirus crisis has turned an already-stressful situation into one of unique challenges. Pregnant patients are changing their birth plans, their prenatal care is interrupted, and the number of visitors has been restricted.
Do you know how to avoid coronavirus scammers?
As the new coronavirus has spread, so have pandemic-related scams. Bogus natural cures, fake charities, faulty medical masks — these scams and more have popped up all over the country.
What to cook during a pandemic
New York Times food writer Melissa Clark is back to tell us what to do with all the pasta, rice and canned beans we are hoarding. Plus, what you can and cannot freeze (Milk? Yes!)
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.
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.
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.