Wisconsin reports 104 COVID-19 deaths, 10% of nationwide total

The state of Wisconsin reported 104 new COVID-19 deaths Tuesday, setting a new state record and accounting for more than 10 percent of the total cases nationwide. 

Mask mandates work to slow spread of COVID-19, CDC study finds

A study analyzing COVID-19 cases in Kansas found that counties with a mask mandate slowed the spread of the virus, while counties without a mask requirement saw a dramatic increase in cases.

What's in Minnesota's proposed COVID-19 relief package?

Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders unveiled economic relief proposals aimed at shuttered businesses and struggling workers Tuesday as the state deals with the fallout of the raging coronavirus pandemic.

Families with special needs children struggle with distance learning

With a recent spike in COVID-19 cases, many school districts that were offering hybrid or in-person learning are going to fully distanced, creating challenges for many families, especially those who have children with special needs.

Moratorium on evictions set to end this year, worrying renters

The nationwide moratorium on evictions will expire at the end of December, and if the government doesn't extend it, some are concerned we could face a larger homelessness crisis.

Economists urge Congress to send out second round of $1,200 stimulus checks

A group of more than 125 economists is calling on Congress to send out more direct cash payments to American families to help them weather the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic downturn.

Gov. Walz to call special session to pass COVID-19 relief package

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he plans to call a special session this week to pass an emergency relief package for people and businesses affected by the state’s new COVID-19 restrictions. 

Metro Meals on Wheels estimates 400% increase in demand amid pandemic, holidays

Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Senator Amy Klobuchar is rallying support for nonprofits in the midst of a growing hunger crisis in the state.

Walz unveils mobile app to notify Minnesotans of COVID-19 exposure

A new mobile app is available in Minnesota that will alert users if they have been exposed to COVID-19 and should be tested for the disease. 

Richfield: Latinx community makes up 46% of COVID-19 cases, just 17% of population

The Minneapolis suburb of Richfield says 46 percent of all positive COVID-19 cases in the city have been in the Latinx community. While that rate is significantly larger in the city than it is statewide, statistics show the Latinx community’s infection rate is higher than other ethnic groups in Minnesota. 

COVID-19 in Wisconsin: Test positivity rate down to 29.2 percent

With 29.2 percent reported Monday, the state of Wisconsin continued its downward trend in the 7-day COVID-19 test positivity rate average. 

4th Minnesota prison inmate dies after contracting COVID-19

A 73-year-old inmate at the state prison in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota has died after contracting COVID-19. 

Minnesota reports 6,353 new COVID-19 cases, 24 deaths Monday

Minnesota health officials reported 6,353 new cases of COVID-19 and 24 additional deaths Monday as the state continues to show signs the disease's peak may be slowing. 

Minnesota heath care coalition launches 'COVID-19 isn't taking a holiday' ad campaign

Minnesota hospitals, health care associations and health insurance companies have partnered up to launch a statewide ad campaign called “COVID-19 Isn’t Taking a Holiday, to appeal to Minnesotans to do their part in controlling the spread of the coronavirus this holiday season.