Walz: Mask mandate, not business closures, will slow hospitalization increase
Gov. Tim Walz said the state's mask mandate would be enough to slow a worrisome rise in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations without imposing new restrictions on businesses.
Gov. Tim Walz said the state's mask mandate would be enough to slow a worrisome rise in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations without imposing new restrictions on businesses.
18 anesthesiologists at UF hospital system reportedly contract COVID-19 after attending private party
The Miami Herald reported that 14 junior residents, two senior residents, a fellow and an administrative employee contracted COVID-19 after attending a private party.
The Miami Herald reported that 14 junior residents, two senior residents, a fellow and an administrative employee contracted COVID-19 after attending a private party.
Parents, teachers eagerly await state's return-to-school plan announcement
Thursday, Gov. Tim Walz will announce what public education will look like across the state this fall.
Thursday, Gov. Tim Walz will announce what public education will look like across the state this fall.
How transit services in the Twin Cities have adapted for safety during COVID-19
Metro Transit, and other transit services, have implemented several safety protocols to keep drivers and riders safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you take the bus or train around the Twin Cities metro area, here's what you can expect when you ride.
Metro Transit, and other transit services, have implemented several safety protocols to keep drivers and riders safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you take the bus or train around the Twin Cities metro area, here's what you can expect when you ride.
Minnesota hospitalizations from COVID-19 hit highest levels since late June
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 681 new cases of COVID-19 and nine more deaths Wednesday, bringing the total number of cases the state has seen to 52,947 and the death toll from the disease to 1,589.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 681 new cases of COVID-19 and nine more deaths Wednesday, bringing the total number of cases the state has seen to 52,947 and the death toll from the disease to 1,589.
University of Minnesota to conduct majority of fall courses online
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus will conduct a majority of its fall courses online, the university announced this week.
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus will conduct a majority of its fall courses online, the university announced this week.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 870 new cases, 5 new deaths Wednesday
The state of Wisconsin reported 870 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths in the past 24 hours Wednesday.
The state of Wisconsin reported 870 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths in the past 24 hours Wednesday.
US is expected to report a record-breaking economic plunge
Having endured what was surely a record-shattering slump last quarter, the U.S. economy faces a dim outlook as a resurgent coronavirus intensifies doubts about the likelihood of any sustained recovery the rest of the year.
Having endured what was surely a record-shattering slump last quarter, the U.S. economy faces a dim outlook as a resurgent coronavirus intensifies doubts about the likelihood of any sustained recovery the rest of the year.
Hennepin County approves additional CARES Act funding to support affordable housing, shelter
The Hennepin County Board approved additional CARES Act funding Tuesday to support affordable housing, emergency shelter and a public information campaign.
The Hennepin County Board approved additional CARES Act funding Tuesday to support affordable housing, emergency shelter and a public information campaign.
'The whole church has got it': Pastor says over 40 infected with coronavirus after multi-day revival event
More than 40 people at an Alabama Baptist church were infected with the virus the congregation held a series of religious services.
More than 40 people at an Alabama Baptist church were infected with the virus the congregation held a series of religious services.
'Masks for All' bill would provide three free masks for everyone in the United States
The bill would ramp up domestic production of masks and send three high-quality, reusable masks to every person in the United States through the U.S. postal service, free of charge.
The bill would ramp up domestic production of masks and send three high-quality, reusable masks to every person in the United States through the U.S. postal service, free of charge.
Struggling merchants, insurers battle over pandemic coverage
Restaurants, bars and other merchants struggling to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic are desperately reaching out for a lifeline from insurers who say they are being miscast as potential saviors.
Restaurants, bars and other merchants struggling to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic are desperately reaching out for a lifeline from insurers who say they are being miscast as potential saviors.
Doctor's controversial claim of COVID-19 cure goes viral, gets censored
Doctor Stella Immanuel has raised eyebrows in the past for saying women have medical issues for having sex with demons and witches in their dreams, and her latest message about a cure for COVID-19 is stirring up new controversy.
Doctor Stella Immanuel has raised eyebrows in the past for saying women have medical issues for having sex with demons and witches in their dreams, and her latest message about a cure for COVID-19 is stirring up new controversy.
Minneapolis Public Schools planning to start school year with distance learning for all grades
Minneapolis Public Schools plan to start the school year this fall with a distance learning model for all grades amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minneapolis Public Schools plan to start the school year this fall with a distance learning model for all grades amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump defends disproved COVID-19 treatment
President Donald Trump has issued a stout defense of a disproved use of a malaria drug as a treatment for the coronavirus, hours after social media companies moved to take down videos promoting its use as potentially harmful misinformation.
President Donald Trump has issued a stout defense of a disproved use of a malaria drug as a treatment for the coronavirus, hours after social media companies moved to take down videos promoting its use as potentially harmful misinformation.
University of Minnesota study looks at how COVID-19 spreads indoors
A new study by researchers at the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering shows how the coronavirus moves indoors.
A new study by researchers at the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering shows how the coronavirus moves indoors.
Twins unveil way to get fans' faces inside Target Field at fan-less home opener
Due to a fan-less start to the 2020 Twins season, Minnesotans made the most of Tuesday’s home opener and learned of an unconventional way to get their faces inside the stadium.
Due to a fan-less start to the 2020 Twins season, Minnesotans made the most of Tuesday’s home opener and learned of an unconventional way to get their faces inside the stadium.
Following devastating COVID-19 outbreak, St. Therese of New Hope reports no new cases since late May
A long-term care facility in the Twin Cities metro is making significant progress after a devastating COVID-19 outbreak earlier this year.
A long-term care facility in the Twin Cities metro is making significant progress after a devastating COVID-19 outbreak earlier this year.
Minnesota Wake Surfing Championship gets creative during COVID-19 pandemic
The Minnesota Wake Surfing Championship has officially wrapped up after a weekend of a new kind of competition, as COVID-19 restrictions forced organizers to rethink how the riders competed.
The Minnesota Wake Surfing Championship has officially wrapped up after a weekend of a new kind of competition, as COVID-19 restrictions forced organizers to rethink how the riders competed.
Some people keeping COVID-19 social lives a secret, according to new survey
A social media expert is warning people to take your social media posts seriously, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.
A social media expert is warning people to take your social media posts seriously, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.