The daily coronavirus update: Minnesota sees largest one-day jump in ICU cases so far
The Minnesota Department of Health also reported Monday that another 12 people have died of COVID-19, for a total of 881 so far.
State Government
New order allows Minnesota churches to hold in-person services at 25 percent capacity
Economy
Economic impacts of pork shutdowns will reach well beyond Minnesota farmers
Economy
Minnesota isn’t going to run out of meat
Cityscape
With effects of COVID-19, Twin Cities face uphill battle to balance the books
Artscape
DJ Jake Rudh: ‘My entire calendar’s been wiped out through September so far’
D.C. Memo
D.C. Memo: Strong dark horse
Eric Black Ink
On potential ‘Trump-Biden voters’ — and what fresh polls are showing
Of course by the time you read a poll result, it’s out of date. And the out-of-date snapshot is also somewhat out of focus.
Second Opinion
Coronavirus-related stress is particularly high among parents, survey finds
Almost half (46 percent) of American parents are experiencing a high level of stress during the pandemic, compared with 28 percent of non-parents. Pandemic-related stress is also having a disproportionate effect on communities of color.
Community Voices
With summer coming, we need to make sure kids have access to books
I’ll always believe that books, books and more books ought to be lying around every kid’s home, just a finger stretch away.
Politics & Policy
Minnesota’s county and city governments wonder when more federal coronavirus aid will come
With revenues drying up and expenses mounting, officials say they need more help from Congress to continue serving residents.
Education
How COVID-19 has interrupted — and modified — teacher licensure in Minnesota
State lawmakers passed a six-month extension for all teacher licenses that were set to expire after June 30.
From Other Nonprofit Media
You don’t need invasive tech for successful contact tracing. Here’s how it works.
While most discussions have focused on countries’ use of surveillance technology, contact tracing is actually a fairly manual process. After interviewing experts and taking an online course, ProPublica health reporter Caroline Chen presents her takeaways.
Artscape
Changes in Broadway on Hennepin seasons; MSPIFF39 Redefined is big success
ALSO: National Sawdust Digital Discovery Festival: Vijay Iyer; Jazz Fest Live with Matthew Whitaker; and more.
State Government
What to know about Minnesota’s latest guidelines for reopening bars, restaurants and salons
Starting June 1, bars and restaurants will be able to serve customers outdoors if they adhere to certain restrictions. The state will also allow hair salons, barbershops and tattoo parlors to reopen.
