July 23, 2020

Can masks save us from more lockdowns? Here’s what the science says

Scientists estimate that near-universal mask use could make a major difference in bringing down coronavirus infections in the United States. Sean Gardner | Getty Images […]
July 21, 2020

DEED commissioner: Other aid, jobs available to Minnesotans if $600 unemployment boost expires

ListenOther aid, jobs available to Minnesotans if $600 unemployment boost expires DEED Commissioner Steve Grove speaks at a press conference inside the Department of Public […]
July 21, 2020

Federal eviction relief expiration nears

A woman joins with other demonstrators during the “Cancel Rent and Mortgages” rally in late June in Minneapolis. The march was demanding the temporary cancellation […]
July 21, 2020

New platform to boost minority, LGBTQ entrepreneurs

ListenNew crowdfunding platform aims to support entrepreneurs of color, LGBTQ entrepreneurs Since George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis, there have been widespread calls to support Black […]
July 20, 2020

Workers protest racial inequality on day of national strike

Updated: 6:14 p.m. Workers from the service industry, fast-food chains and the gig economy rallied with organized labor Monday to protest systemic racism and economic […]
July 20, 2020

The end of $600 unemployment benefits will hit millions

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has suggested that if federal jobless benefits are extended, it will be in a different form than the flat $600 per […]
July 20, 2020

Head of the line: Big companies got coronavirus loans first

Ever since the U.S. government launched its emergency lending program for small businesses on April 3, there have been complaints that bigger companies had their […]
July 20, 2020

Lawmakers far apart on a new coronavirus relief bill

Lawmakers return to the Capitol on Monday. On Saturday, the flag was lowered to half staff to honor the life of Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., […]
July 20, 2020

Some employers happy to see extra jobless benefits end

A large help wanted sign hangs near the entrance to D-Spot, a restaurant in Oakdale, Minn. on July 16. Mark Zdechlik | MPR News Wade […]
July 20, 2020

Help on the way for battered north Mpls. businesses

Ousman Camara stands behind the counter of his shop, K’s Grocery and Deli in north Minneapolis on Wednesday. Camara said he spent every day and […]