Partners from across the Greater Minneapolis-Saint Paul region (MSP) didn’t skip a beat when it was their chance to step up and help connect neighbors to helpful resources during this uncertain time. We may be doing our best to stay apart for a while, but there are still plenty of ways to stay connected to the people, businesses, resources, and values that make this region great. Over the last week, Make It. MSP. has been gathering links to many of the solutions created and shared by these cape-less heroes – but it’s just the start. Browse the list of categories below for ideas on how to stay connected (and sane) while self-isolating, and be sure to scroll to the bottom of this page where you can submit other ideas for what we can include!
City/County/State Resources
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- State Resources
- Employers can find employer-focused COVID-19 related information that is updated regularly on the Information for Employers page.
- Find out more about the actions taken on the Governor’s website.
- For the most up to date information on what DEED is doing during the COVID-19 outbreak refer to COVID-19 webpage on the DEED website.
- Minnesota Department of Health
- Minnesota Department of Labor: / Coronavirus Resources
- Minnesota Department of Labor: / COVID-19 or Other Public Health Emergencies
- Minnesota Chamber’s COVID-19 Resource Page
- Information and Resources for Minnesota’s Workers
- Unemployment Information
- Information and Resources for Minnesota’s Employers
- Local Resources
- Federal Resources
- State Resources
Grocery/Meal Services
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- Meals on Wheels
- Minnesota food pantries
- Second Harvest Heartland
- Star Tribune – Twin Cities takeout/delivery restaurant options suggested by our food critic
- Star Tribune – Minnesota charities ramp up efforts to fight hunger amid coronavirus concerns
- Eater Twin Cities – Twin Cities Restaurants Feed Hungry Kids as Minnesota Schools Close Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
- Lunds & Byerlys – Opening hour reserved for shoppers at a higher risk of severe illness
Children & School Resources
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- March 16 Child care provide update from Governor and Lt. Governor
- MN Department of Health – Information for Schools and Child Care on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- College Nannies & Tutors – Short-term child care needs
- MPR – Work and kids suddenly all home? Be flexible and patient, experts say
- MPR – Classical Kids Storytime
Online Mental Health Resources
Job Search Resources
Stay in Touch with Arts & Culture
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- Theater of Public Policy Streamed Shows
- MPR – Free classical concerts you can listen to and watch online
- Walker Art Museum online collections
- Thrillist – These iconic museums offer virtual tours perfect for when you’re stuck at home
- Playbill – The Metropolitan Opera and 92Y in NYC will stream performances online
- Fast Company – Stuck at home because of the coronavirus? How to get your art and design fix from your couch
Ways to Help
Support local businesses and nonprofits
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- Eater Twin Cities list of restaurants with curbside and delivery
- MSP Magazine – How to help MSP restaurant workers
- MSP Magazine – Minnesota nonprofits and charities to support amid coronavirus outbreak
- CBS – How you can help businesses being affected by COVID-19
- Inc. – 7 ways to support small businesses in your community during the coronavirus crisis
Virtual Community Events
Articles on what to do when you’re homebound
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- Chicago Tribune – Here’s a list of things to do from home while social distancing
- NPR – 8 tips to make working from home work for you
- Forbes – 9 tips to be productive when working at home during COVID-19
- NBC – Gym closed? Here are some free or discounted workouts to do at home
- Forbes – Stuck indoors and missing the gym? Here are 5 workouts everyone can do at home
Fighting Racism and Stigma
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- Fast Company How to stop the spread of racism during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak
- Treating Yellow Peril: Resources to Address Political Anxieties Over China’s Coronavirus
- CDC: Reducing Stigma
- NPR – When Xenophobia Spreads Like A Virus
- What’s spreading faster than coronavirus in the US? Racist assaults and ignorant attacks against Asians
- Wired – Stopping an outbreak is never just a fight with nature. It’s also a fight with culture.
- File a racial discrimination complaint
More resources and tips to share with other MSPers? Submit them below for us to add to this list!
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Community Resources to Stay Connected During COVID-19
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Over the last week, Make It. MSP. has been gathering links to many of the solutions created and shared by these cape-less heroes - but it's just the start. Browse the list of categories below for ideas on how to stay connected (and sane) while self-isolating.
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