U of M team invents new way to protect healthcare workers treating COVID-19 patients
A team of researchers at the University of Minnesota has created a new design for a patient isolation unit. The ventilator box helps to protect healthcare workers while treating patients with respiratory issues. One of the physicians behind the innovation, Dr. Kumar Belani, joined the FOX 9 Morning News to chat about how the unit works.
A team of researchers at the University of Minnesota has created a new design for a patient isolation unit. The ventilator box helps to protect healthcare workers while treating patients with respiratory issues. One of the physicians behind the innovation, Dr. Kumar Belani, joined the FOX 9 Morning News to chat about how the unit works.
US infection rate rising outside New York metropolitan area as states open up
Take the New York metropolitan area’s progress against the coronavirus out of the equation and the numbers show the rest of the U.S. is moving in the wrong direction, with the known infection rate rising even as states move to lift their lockdowns, an Associated Press analysis found Tuesday.
Take the New York metropolitan area’s progress against the coronavirus out of the equation and the numbers show the rest of the U.S. is moving in the wrong direction, with the known infection rate rising even as states move to lift their lockdowns, an Associated Press analysis found Tuesday.
Some businesses in Rice Lake, Wis. reopening despite Safer at Home order
Some cities say order or not, businesses are opening up, which creates a dilemma for law enforcement.
Some cities say order or not, businesses are opening up, which creates a dilemma for law enforcement.
Minnesota governor signs executive order to safely restart elective surgeries
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday allowing elective surgeries to restart on May 11.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday allowing elective surgeries to restart on May 11.
Minneapolis man collects TVs for donation to local nursing home
For the past two weeks, John Richards of north Minneapolis has been collecting TV sets donated by people in the community.
For the past two weeks, John Richards of north Minneapolis has been collecting TV sets donated by people in the community.
Worthington community 'anxious' about reopening of JBS pork plant after outbreak
When the JBS pork plant in Worthington resumes some operations on Wednesday, Mayor Mike Kuhle says the entire community will be holding its breath.
When the JBS pork plant in Worthington resumes some operations on Wednesday, Mayor Mike Kuhle says the entire community will be holding its breath.
Twin Cities man hopes to give deceased mother's stimulus check to charity
A former Twin Cities metro area police chief is left puzzled after his late mother received nearly $1,000 from the government in federal stimulus check.
A former Twin Cities metro area police chief is left puzzled after his late mother received nearly $1,000 from the government in federal stimulus check.
Northern Minnesota senator slammed for equating homeless camp to recreational camping
A northern Minnesota senator is receiving backlash after posting a video on Twitter in which he uses homeless camps in the Twin Cities to express his belief that campgrounds upstate should be allowed to reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
A northern Minnesota senator is receiving backlash after posting a video on Twitter in which he uses homeless camps in the Twin Cities to express his belief that campgrounds upstate should be allowed to reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
White House Coronavirus Task Force could wind down work by early June
The White House has begun discussions about winding down its coronavirus task force, which has already been meeting less frequently, Vice President Mike Pence said. Its members have become fixtures on television sets across the nation, with Americans hungry for information and marooned at home.
The White House has begun discussions about winding down its coronavirus task force, which has already been meeting less frequently, Vice President Mike Pence said. Its members have become fixtures on television sets across the nation, with Americans hungry for information and marooned at home.
Minnesota projects $2.4B budget deficit as COVID-19 pandemic hammers state's economy
Gov. Tim Walz left the door open to state worker layoffs Tuesday after Minnesota budget officials said the coronavirus pandemic would cause a $2.4 billion budget deficit.
Gov. Tim Walz left the door open to state worker layoffs Tuesday after Minnesota budget officials said the coronavirus pandemic would cause a $2.4 billion budget deficit.
Strides for Stroke walk goes virtual to continue support of stroke survivors amid COVID-19
The Strides for Stroke walk is going virtual like so many other events. The pandemic may have stopped life as normal, but stroke still happens.
The Strides for Stroke walk is going virtual like so many other events. The pandemic may have stopped life as normal, but stroke still happens.
Wisconsin residents line up for COVID-19 tests as battle over governor's order continues
Residents worried about COVID-19 pulled into a mobile, drive-thru testing site set up by the National Guard in the heart of Wisconsin’s cabin country.
Residents worried about COVID-19 pulled into a mobile, drive-thru testing site set up by the National Guard in the heart of Wisconsin’s cabin country.
Dancing Bear Chocolate to open in north Minneapolis amid pandemic
The pandemic can bring chaos and fear, but on a little corner in the Victory neighborhood of north Minneapolis there is hope and excitement building. A brand new chocolate shop called Dancing Bear Chocolate is about to open for the first time this weekend.
The pandemic can bring chaos and fear, but on a little corner in the Victory neighborhood of north Minneapolis there is hope and excitement building. A brand new chocolate shop called Dancing Bear Chocolate is about to open for the first time this weekend.
St. Paul barbershop opens against governor's order to prove it can do so safely
King Milan’s Barbershop in St. Paul wasn’t trying to hide the fact that it opened Monday morning to serve customers.
King Milan’s Barbershop in St. Paul wasn’t trying to hide the fact that it opened Monday morning to serve customers.
Company donates PPE to northeast Minneapolis nursing home, more needed
An agricultural seed company has come to the aid of a Minneapolis nursing home.
An agricultural seed company has come to the aid of a Minneapolis nursing home.
Minnesota's Largest Candy Store plans to reopen May 8
Minnesota's Largest Candy Store in Jordan plans to reopen this weekend as many businesses remain closed during the stay-at-home order.
Minnesota's Largest Candy Store in Jordan plans to reopen this weekend as many businesses remain closed during the stay-at-home order.
US COVID-19 death toll surpasses 70,000, according to Johns Hopkins data
The number of people who have died from the novel coronavirus surpassed 70,000 on May 5, according to data from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
The number of people who have died from the novel coronavirus surpassed 70,000 on May 5, according to data from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
2nd Minneapolis Police Department employee tests positive for COVID-19
A second employee within the Minneapolis Police Department has tested positive for COVID-19, according to MPD spokesman John Elder.
A second employee within the Minneapolis Police Department has tested positive for COVID-19, according to MPD spokesman John Elder.
Hy-Vee to limit meat purchases starting Wednesday
Hy-Vee grocery stores will be limiting the amount of meat purchases at all of its locations, according to a company statement.
Hy-Vee grocery stores will be limiting the amount of meat purchases at all of its locations, according to a company statement.
Fired scientist claims Trump administration rejected his early warnings on COVID-19
A government scientist says he was ousted from his position after raising concerns that the Trump administration wanted to “flood” coronavirus hot spots like New York and New Jersey with a malaria drug that President Donald Trump was pushing despite scant scientific evidence it helped.
A government scientist says he was ousted from his position after raising concerns that the Trump administration wanted to “flood” coronavirus hot spots like New York and New Jersey with a malaria drug that President Donald Trump was pushing despite scant scientific evidence it helped.