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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
99th birthday celebration becomes COVID-19 'super spreader' after all family members infected
From their 99-year-old father to a 3-year-old great-nephew, more than a dozen relatives felt the effects of the family trip that turned into a super spreader.
From their 99-year-old father to a 3-year-old great-nephew, more than a dozen relatives felt the effects of the family trip that turned into a super spreader.
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.
Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Senator Amy Klobuchar is rallying support for nonprofits in the midst of a growing hunger crisis in the state.
Letter to governors requests first responders be among first to receive COVID-19 vaccine
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine are requesting that first responders be included in the initial COVID-19 vaccine distribution phase.
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine are requesting that first responders be included in the initial COVID-19 vaccine distribution phase.
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.
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.
Mayo expert: Pre-Thanksgiving COVID-19 test not a hall pass for get-togethers
The President of the Mayo Clinic Lab says a pre-Thanksgiving COVID-19 test will not ensure your family’s safety.
The President of the Mayo Clinic Lab says a pre-Thanksgiving COVID-19 test will not ensure your family’s safety.
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.
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.
Man leaves $3K tip for a single beer as restaurant closes due to pandemic
A customer left a $3,000 tip for a single beer as a restaurant voluntarily closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A customer left a $3,000 tip for a single beer as a restaurant voluntarily closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Hospitals worried they might exceed capacity because of coronavirus surge
As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise, hospitals throughout the Bay Area are seeing the impacts.
As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise, hospitals throughout the Bay Area are seeing the impacts.
AstraZeneca says COVID-19 vaccine 'highly effective' prevention
AstraZeneca said Monday that late-stage trials showed that its COVID-19 vaccine with Oxford University was up to 90% effective in preventing disease.
AstraZeneca said Monday that late-stage trials showed that its COVID-19 vaccine with Oxford University was up to 90% effective in preventing disease.
Thanksgiving 2020: Smaller gatherings, more in need
The Minnesota Department of Health is recommending limiting Thanksgiving gatherings to those within your household, making for smaller meals and bigger challenges for nonprofits to access those in need.
The Minnesota Department of Health is recommending limiting Thanksgiving gatherings to those within your household, making for smaller meals and bigger challenges for nonprofits to access those in need.
Minnesota hospitals face staffing shortages as COVID-19 patient numbers grow
The busiest emergency room in the state of Minnesota says it has seen a growing number of COVID-19 cases and it’s not alone statewide.
The busiest emergency room in the state of Minnesota says it has seen a growing number of COVID-19 cases and it’s not alone statewide.