Minnesota schools shifting graduation ceremony plans following new guidelines
With the state of Minnesota banning in-person graduation ceremonies, school districts are now changing their plans on how to best honor the Class of 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
With the state of Minnesota banning in-person graduation ceremonies, school districts are now changing their plans on how to best honor the Class of 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota bans large, in-person graduation ceremonies for class of 2020 amid COVID-19 pandemic
Minnesota education and health officials are banning large, in-person graduation ceremonies for the class of 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, saying the safest way for schools to celebrate is for everyone to stay home.
Minnesota education and health officials are banning large, in-person graduation ceremonies for the class of 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, saying the safest way for schools to celebrate is for everyone to stay home.
Minnesota leaders negotiating $6.9 million deal to store human remains amid pandemic
Minnesota is negotiating a $6.9 million deal to buy a warehouse to temporarily store human remains amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Minnesota is negotiating a $6.9 million deal to buy a warehouse to temporarily store human remains amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Food insecurity a growing concern for children amid the pandemic
The St. Paul public school district has served thousands of children since the start of the pandemic, but they are still trying to reach more children, who may be food insecure.
The St. Paul public school district has served thousands of children since the start of the pandemic, but they are still trying to reach more children, who may be food insecure.
Llama antibodies studied as potential treatment for COVID-19
A new study explores how antibodies from llamas immunized with “prefusion-stabilized betacoronavirus spike proteins” may prove beneficial as therapeutic treatment for COVID-19 patients.
A new study explores how antibodies from llamas immunized with “prefusion-stabilized betacoronavirus spike proteins” may prove beneficial as therapeutic treatment for COVID-19 patients.
Wisconsin National Guard to assist with special election on May 12
Members of the Wisconsin National Guard will be assisting at polling locations for the special election for the 7th congressional district race amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Members of the Wisconsin National Guard will be assisting at polling locations for the special election for the 7th congressional district race amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota Zoo laying off staff, suspending seasonal hiring in face of COVID-19 pandemic
The Minnesota Zoo says staff reductions have become necessary due to the current situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has forced the zoo to close and cancel or postpone many of its programs and events.
The Minnesota Zoo says staff reductions have become necessary due to the current situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has forced the zoo to close and cancel or postpone many of its programs and events.
VP Pence's press secretary tests positive for coronavirus
Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary has the coronavirus, the White House said Friday, making her the second person who works at the White House complex known to test positive for the virus this week.
Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary has the coronavirus, the White House said Friday, making her the second person who works at the White House complex known to test positive for the virus this week.
Jobless rate spikes to 14.7%, highest since Great Depression
The unemployment rate could reach 16% or more. Twenty-one million jobs may have been lost in April.
The unemployment rate could reach 16% or more. Twenty-one million jobs may have been lost in April.
COVID-19 potentially sexually transmitted after researchers find virus in semen of male patients
The novel coronavirus has been discovered in the semen of infected male individuals, according to Chinese researchers, potentially raising the prospect that the virus could potentially be sexually transmitted.
The novel coronavirus has been discovered in the semen of infected male individuals, according to Chinese researchers, potentially raising the prospect that the virus could potentially be sexually transmitted.
Downtown Osceola store fills window front with photos of graduating seniors
A western Wisconsin community is coming together to honor its high school seniors amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A western Wisconsin community is coming together to honor its high school seniors amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Chairwoman for St. Paul school board critically ill from COVID-19
The school board chairwoman for St. Paul Public Schools is hospitalized in critical condition due to COVID-19, according to a Facebook post from her sister.
The school board chairwoman for St. Paul Public Schools is hospitalized in critical condition due to COVID-19, according to a Facebook post from her sister.
Why 30s, 20s are now age groups with most positive COVID-19 tests in Minnesota
It's clear the COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the elderly and those with underlying health conditions, but new figures prove younger people are contracting the virus just as often if not more frequently.
It's clear the COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the elderly and those with underlying health conditions, but new figures prove younger people are contracting the virus just as often if not more frequently.
Minnesota surpasses 10,000 positive COVID-19 cases
Minnesota has now surpassed more than 10,000 positive cases of COVID-19. The state reported its first case of the novel coronavirus on March 6.
Minnesota has now surpassed more than 10,000 positive cases of COVID-19. The state reported its first case of the novel coronavirus on March 6.
Honeywell plant in Minneapolis temporarily closes due to COVID-19
The Honeywell plant in Minneapolis will temporarily suspending operations following confirmed cases of COVID-19 amongst its employees, according to a company statement.
The Honeywell plant in Minneapolis will temporarily suspending operations following confirmed cases of COVID-19 amongst its employees, according to a company statement.
Outbreak at Tyson plant infected 1,031 workers
The outbreak at Tyson has devastated the community. At least three Waterloo Tyson employees have died, and a fourth is in a medical coma.
The outbreak at Tyson has devastated the community. At least three Waterloo Tyson employees have died, and a fourth is in a medical coma.
Northern Minnesota counties see higher percentage of unemployment filings
Northern Minnesota counties have been hardest hit by unemployment amid the COVID-19 pandemic and stay-at-home order, according to newly released data from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Northern Minnesota counties have been hardest hit by unemployment amid the COVID-19 pandemic and stay-at-home order, according to newly released data from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Why farmers dump food and crops while grocery stores run dry and Americans struggle
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to wage a silent war across the country, American farmers are being forced to pour out milk, crush eggs, toss fresh fruits and vegetables, euthanize livestock and plow under perfectly robust crops
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to wage a silent war across the country, American farmers are being forced to pour out milk, crush eggs, toss fresh fruits and vegetables, euthanize livestock and plow under perfectly robust crops
Mysterious COVID-19 linked illness afflicting children in the US
Three pediatric patients at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles who tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies were showing symptoms of a rare autoimmune response doctors are calling Pediatric Inflammatory Multi-System Syndrome or PIMS which is similar to the autoimmune condition known as Kawasaki Disease.
Three pediatric patients at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles who tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies were showing symptoms of a rare autoimmune response doctors are calling Pediatric Inflammatory Multi-System Syndrome or PIMS which is similar to the autoimmune condition known as Kawasaki Disease.
What are my medical privacy rights during the coronavirus pandemic?
Health care providers are required to notify the Minnesota Department of Health of positive coronavirus cases which triggers a “contact tracing” investigation. During that investigation, MDH will ask an individual where they’ve been and who they’ve been in contact with, but individuals are not required to share that information.
Health care providers are required to notify the Minnesota Department of Health of positive coronavirus cases which triggers a “contact tracing” investigation. During that investigation, MDH will ask an individual where they’ve been and who they’ve been in contact with, but individuals are not required to share that information.