No known COVID-19 cases or outbreaks linked to voting in Minnesota
There are no known COVID-19 cases or outbreaks connected to voting or polling places in Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
There are no known COVID-19 cases or outbreaks connected to voting or polling places in Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
Sen. Gazelka says GOP could have handled COVID-19 outbreak differently
After days of sustained criticism for the Minnesota Senate GOP’s handling of a COVID-19 outbreak in its ranks, Majority Leader Paul Gazelka released a statement Tuesday saying that he and his colleagues could have handled things differently.
After days of sustained criticism for the Minnesota Senate GOP’s handling of a COVID-19 outbreak in its ranks, Majority Leader Paul Gazelka released a statement Tuesday saying that he and his colleagues could have handled things differently.
With Minnesota set to announce new restrictions, here's how other states are handling COVID-19 spikes
Gov. Tim Walz is poised to announce new COVID-19 restrictions Wednesday evening as other states and cities across the country are also tightening protocols while the virus surges nationwide.
Gov. Tim Walz is poised to announce new COVID-19 restrictions Wednesday evening as other states and cities across the country are also tightening protocols while the virus surges nationwide.
Minnesota healthcare workers call for more COVID-19 restrictions as hospitals feel strain
As COVID-19 continues to spread, Minnesota doctors and nurses are begging people to stay home and are calling on the governor use his power and shut down bars and restaurants all together.
As COVID-19 continues to spread, Minnesota doctors and nurses are begging people to stay home and are calling on the governor use his power and shut down bars and restaurants all together.
Mental health expert explains challenges students face with distance learning
As more Minnesota students begin distance learning, mental health experts say to watch out for signs your child is struggling.
As more Minnesota students begin distance learning, mental health experts say to watch out for signs your child is struggling.
200 Minnesota National Guard members activated for COVID-19 help
More than 200 members of the Minnesota National Guard have been activated to support the state’s COVID-19 response. That number will double to more than 400 by the end of the week.
More than 200 members of the Minnesota National Guard have been activated to support the state’s COVID-19 response. That number will double to more than 400 by the end of the week.
Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, 87, tests positive for COVID-19
On Tuesday evening, he tweeted that he had tested positive.
On Tuesday evening, he tweeted that he had tested positive.
Stock market comeback on pause amid coronavirus surge
The numbers underscore how the coronavirus pandemic is worsening and threatening to drag the economy lower, at least in the near term.
The numbers underscore how the coronavirus pandemic is worsening and threatening to drag the economy lower, at least in the near term.
4-year old boy orphaned after losing both parents to COVID-19 months apart
A Texas boy is orphaned after losing both parents to COVID-19 months apart.
A Texas boy is orphaned after losing both parents to COVID-19 months apart.
Former state Rep. Nick Zerwas now loudest Republican urging Minnesotans to take COVID-19 seriously
Former state representative Nick Zerwas has recently become the loudest Republican voice urging Minnesotans to take COVID-19 seriously, stressing Tuesday that the virus is here and is not a political issue up for debate.
Former state representative Nick Zerwas has recently become the loudest Republican voice urging Minnesotans to take COVID-19 seriously, stressing Tuesday that the virus is here and is not a political issue up for debate.
Wisconsin reports record 92 COVID-19 deaths Tuesday
The state of Wisconsin reported 92 COVID-19 deaths Tuesday, just one week after setting the previous record of 66.
The state of Wisconsin reported 92 COVID-19 deaths Tuesday, just one week after setting the previous record of 66.
Flanagan: 'If we keep acting like COVID won’t affect us, it will and it is'
During Tuesday's press conference on the COVID-19 situation in Minnesota, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan spoke out about how the virus has personally affected her family and urged residents to follow guidelines from health officials.
During Tuesday's press conference on the COVID-19 situation in Minnesota, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan spoke out about how the virus has personally affected her family and urged residents to follow guidelines from health officials.
Minneapolis event planner pulls out all the stops to save business during pandemic
With COVID-19 surging in Minnesota and much of the Midwest, it's likely it will be well into next year before some normalcy returns.
With COVID-19 surging in Minnesota and much of the Midwest, it's likely it will be well into next year before some normalcy returns.
Minnesota reports 5,945 new COVID-19 cases, 26 deaths Tuesday
Minnesota health officials reported 5,945 new cases of COVID-19 and 26 additional deaths Tuesday.
Minnesota health officials reported 5,945 new cases of COVID-19 and 26 additional deaths Tuesday.
Minnesota gets new COVID-19 drug that decreases need for hospitalizations, emergency visits
Bamlanivimab, a new drug for treating mild and moderate COVID-19 cases that has been shown to decrease the need for hospitalizations and emergency department visits, is now available in Minnesota, state health officials announced Tuesday.
Bamlanivimab, a new drug for treating mild and moderate COVID-19 cases that has been shown to decrease the need for hospitalizations and emergency department visits, is now available in Minnesota, state health officials announced Tuesday.
Who will be the first to get coronavirus vaccines?
Health care workers are likely to receive the first coronavirus vaccines when supplies are limited, but a decision on who gets the first shots has not been made.
Health care workers are likely to receive the first coronavirus vaccines when supplies are limited, but a decision on who gets the first shots has not been made.
Bloomington mosque bombing trial postponed after juror tests positive for COVID-19
A trial for a man charged in the 2017 bombing of Dar Al-Farooq Islamic Center in Bloomington, Minnesota has been postponed for two weeks after a jury member tested positive for COVID-19, according to a spokeswoman for the U.S. District Court in the District of Minnesota.
A trial for a man charged in the 2017 bombing of Dar Al-Farooq Islamic Center in Bloomington, Minnesota has been postponed for two weeks after a jury member tested positive for COVID-19, according to a spokeswoman for the U.S. District Court in the District of Minnesota.
Nonprofit Still Kickin’ raises money to buy winter gear for kids
With economic challenges for some families and the lack of coat drives because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is an even greater need to connect kids with winter clothing.
With economic challenges for some families and the lack of coat drives because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is an even greater need to connect kids with winter clothing.
Long-term care facilities to be among first to receive COVID-19 vaccine
While Governor Tim Walz said the vaccine won't be available to the general public likely until late winter or early spring, those living in long-term care facilities could be getting it in a matter of weeks.
While Governor Tim Walz said the vaccine won't be available to the general public likely until late winter or early spring, those living in long-term care facilities could be getting it in a matter of weeks.
Nurse: 'Stay home this Thanksgiving so you don't have to ring in the New Year with me'
Nurse Kelley Anaas joined Governor Tim Walz and health officials in giving the media an update on the COVID-19 situation in Minnesota, urging residents to keep following guidelines and consider staying home this Thanksgiving.
Nurse Kelley Anaas joined Governor Tim Walz and health officials in giving the media an update on the COVID-19 situation in Minnesota, urging residents to keep following guidelines and consider staying home this Thanksgiving.