COVID-19 cases among Minnesota children and young people surged in June
COVID-19 cases among children and young people increased sharply in the month of June, the Minnesota Department of Health data says.
COVID-19 cases among children and young people increased sharply in the month of June, the Minnesota Department of Health data says.
Coronavirus in Wisconsin: 9 more deaths, 495 new COVID-19 cases
The state of Wisconsin reported nine more deaths from COVID-19 Tuesday.
The state of Wisconsin reported nine more deaths from COVID-19 Tuesday.
Protective gear for medical workers begins to run low again
The new shortages come as the virus resumes its rapid spread and the number of hospitalized patients climbs.
The new shortages come as the virus resumes its rapid spread and the number of hospitalized patients climbs.
Minnesota reports 3 more COVID-19 deaths, 569 new cases as positivity rate increases to 9.6 percent
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 569 positive COVID-19 cases out of 5,936 completed tests Tuesday--a positivity rate of 9.6 percent.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 569 positive COVID-19 cases out of 5,936 completed tests Tuesday--a positivity rate of 9.6 percent.
Stores focus on cleaning to get shoppers back to spending
Forget about making shopping fun. As clothing retailers and others try to stay viable during the coronavirus pandemic, they’re hoping steps like cleaning during store hours, offering hand sanitizer and other safety measures will bring in customers to spend.
Forget about making shopping fun. As clothing retailers and others try to stay viable during the coronavirus pandemic, they’re hoping steps like cleaning during store hours, offering hand sanitizer and other safety measures will bring in customers to spend.
‘Let science guide us’: Former government officials call for science-based approach to coronavirus pandemic
The statement was signed by 57 officials from the Trump, Obama and George W. Bush administrations.
The statement was signed by 57 officials from the Trump, Obama and George W. Bush administrations.
New health, safety measures in place at Downtown Disney
Temperature screenings, hand-washing stations and physical distancing requirements will all be a part of the Downtown Disney District experience when it reopens Thursday.
Temperature screenings, hand-washing stations and physical distancing requirements will all be a part of the Downtown Disney District experience when it reopens Thursday.
South Dakota governor, exposed to virus, joined Trump on jet
Shortly after fireworks above Mount Rushmore disappeared into the night sky on Friday, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem accompanied President Donald Trump aboard Air Force One despite having had close contact with Trump's son's girlfriend, who had tested positive for the coronavirus.
Shortly after fireworks above Mount Rushmore disappeared into the night sky on Friday, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem accompanied President Donald Trump aboard Air Force One despite having had close contact with Trump's son's girlfriend, who had tested positive for the coronavirus.
Data: Small business aid went beyond hard-hit companies, benefited wealthy, well-connected companies
The government on Monday identified roughly 650,000 mostly small businesses and nonprofits that received taxpayer money through a federal program that was designed to soften job losses from the coronavirus but also benefited wealthy, well-connected companies and some celebrity owned firms.
The government on Monday identified roughly 650,000 mostly small businesses and nonprofits that received taxpayer money through a federal program that was designed to soften job losses from the coronavirus but also benefited wealthy, well-connected companies and some celebrity owned firms.
Small business aid went beyond hard-hit companies, data show
The government handed out $521 billion through the paycheck protection program, a crucial piece of the government's $2 trillion rescue package.
The government handed out $521 billion through the paycheck protection program, a crucial piece of the government's $2 trillion rescue package.
ICE: International exchange students taking all online courses due to COVID-19 can’t remain in US
Students who are participating in the SEVP but are taking a full course load of only online classes, will no longer be permitted to remain within in the United States, according to ICE.
Students who are participating in the SEVP but are taking a full course load of only online classes, will no longer be permitted to remain within in the United States, according to ICE.
Congestion returns: Officials say traffic is steadily increasing as reopening continues
Businesses are slowly starting to reopen, meaning more people are heading back to work, traveling across Minnesota’s major roads and highways.
Businesses are slowly starting to reopen, meaning more people are heading back to work, traveling across Minnesota’s major roads and highways.
Nearly 240 scientists urge WHO to acknowledge coronavirus can spread in air
The letter was endorsed by 239 scientists from a variety of fields. It stated that the issue of whether or not COVID-19 was airborne was of “heightened significance” as many countries stop restrictive lockdown measures.
The letter was endorsed by 239 scientists from a variety of fields. It stated that the issue of whether or not COVID-19 was airborne was of “heightened significance” as many countries stop restrictive lockdown measures.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: No new deaths for 2nd straight day
The state of Wisconsin reported no new deaths for the second consecutive day Monday.
The state of Wisconsin reported no new deaths for the second consecutive day Monday.
Hospitality leaders urge renewed commitment to health guidelines amid rising COVID-19 cases
With cases of COVID-19 back on the rise, many bars and restaurants are worried about the potential for new closures. Hospitality MN's Ben Wogsland joined the Buzz to chat about the importance of following health guidelines to help slow the spread of the virus.
With cases of COVID-19 back on the rise, many bars and restaurants are worried about the potential for new closures. Hospitality MN's Ben Wogsland joined the Buzz to chat about the importance of following health guidelines to help slow the spread of the virus.
COVID-19 in Minnesota: 3 more deaths, 434 newly confirmed cases reported Monday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported three new deaths attributed to COVID-19 Monday, bringing the state's death toll to 1,474 and continuing a two-week trend of deaths mostly in the single digits.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported three new deaths attributed to COVID-19 Monday, bringing the state's death toll to 1,474 and continuing a two-week trend of deaths mostly in the single digits.
Minnesotans enjoy end to holiday weekend mindful of COVID-19 concerns
The holiday weekend comes as coronavirus cases continue to surge across the country. Headed into the weekend, health leaders feared that a lack of social distancing during the holiday weekend could foster further spread.
The holiday weekend comes as coronavirus cases continue to surge across the country. Headed into the weekend, health leaders feared that a lack of social distancing during the holiday weekend could foster further spread.
Nick Cordero dead at 41 after coronavirus battle, wife Amanda Kloots announces
Nick Cordero's fight had consisted of a leg amputation and multiple mini-strokes while battling several other maladies.
Nick Cordero's fight had consisted of a leg amputation and multiple mini-strokes while battling several other maladies.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 522 new cases, no new deaths 1 day after biggest spike
522 new positive COVID-19 cases and no new deaths were reported Sunday by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
522 new positive COVID-19 cases and no new deaths were reported Sunday by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Minnesota reports 5 more COVID-19 deaths, 519 new cases
The Minnesota Department of Health reported five new deaths attributed to COVID-19 and 519 newly confirmed cases, bringing the state's death toll to 1,471 and total number of positive cases to date to 38,136.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported five new deaths attributed to COVID-19 and 519 newly confirmed cases, bringing the state's death toll to 1,471 and total number of positive cases to date to 38,136.