Anti-hunger advocates warned that more people will be depending on emergency food services because of COVID-19, particularly aging seniors specifically. - 'We’re all one paycheck away' More Minnesotans flocking to food shelves - COVID complications Getting groceries with SNAP is tough during pandemic
Thanksgiving traditions have been thrown for a loop this year, and Classical MPR want you to have one less thing to worry about as you adjust for the realities of 2020. The classical crew teamed up with our friends at 'The Splendid Table' to put together the perfect playlist of classical music for your Thanksgiving celebration.
Thanksgiving will look different this year for all of us, but The Splendid Table will still have the annual Turkey Confidential. This year the pre-recorded show will be broadcast on MPR News from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. CT. Host Francis Lam and special guests Samin Nosrat, Chef Michael Solomonov, Jacques Pépin, Nora McInerny, and Sohla El-Waylly addressed questions. For more Thanksgiving help and ideas, turn to splendidtable.org: - Global Thanksgiving with Hawa Hassan and Andrea Nguyen - - Thanksgiving Guide: Recipes, Menus and More -
You might not travel far for your Thanksgiving dinner this year — if at all — but you can still climb aboard The Current's time machine! All weekend you’ll enjoy a new year of music each hour. Check the schedule and listen online!
With COVID-19 cases on the rise in Minnesota, many families are planning to swap their traditional in-person Thanksgivings for virtual celebrations. But how will that work? We provide some tips for families to keep their video calls on track, along with a collection of activities to keep everyone entertained. - Navigating Thanksgiving and COVID-19 How to frame your next family gathering - 4 tips For a feud-free family gathering - Thanksgiving Minnesota officials adjust their guidance
COVID-19 cases are reaching new peaks in the state, and many Minnesotans are still unemployed. The pandemic is still affecting thousands of people. If you are looking for places to donate to, or are looking for help, here is a list of nonprofits and organizations working across the state.
This Thanksgiving, Minnesotans’ hearts will be full of grief as well as gratitude. Even so, thoughts on Thursday will turn to the people, places, and principles we cherish and give thanks for. As always in troubled times, music has been and will continue to be a source of reflection, fresh perspectives, and – yes – entertainment. Discover ten songs released by Minnesota artists that might fit well on the soundtrack to your Thanksgiving holiday, however you’re celebrating.
How is racism preventing young Black people from connecting with culturally appropriate care? How are Black youth remaining resilient during this difficult time and amid the challenges of persistent historic and institutional racism? Join Call to Mind correspondent Alisa Roth for this in-depth, interactive virtual town hall discussion. December 2, 2020 4 p.m. CT Online: RSVP to reserve your free spot - In Focus Racism in Housing Access
With COVID-19 cases on the rise in Minnesota, many families are planning to swap their traditional in-person Thanksgivings for virtual celebrations. But how will that work? We provide some tips for families to keep their video calls on track, along with a collection of activities to keep everyone entertained. - Navigating Thanksgiving and COVID-19 How to frame your next family gathering - 4 tips For a feud-free family gathering - Thanksgiving Minnesota officials adjust their guidance
With COVID-19 spiking and Gov. Tim Walz ordering more restrictions on bars and restaurants, many staffers feel like they’re about to be out of a job again. But this time, they can’t rely on a $600 a week boost that helped keep them financially afloat in the spring. - On the verge of another COVID-19 closure Restaurants, gyms worry about employees - Minnesota Legislature Lawmakers look for ways to help businesses, workers - Unless Congress acts 12 million to lose jobless benefits the day after Christmas