Wayzata assisted living facility will not reopen after COVID-19 outbreak

Meridian Manor, the assisted living facility in Wayzata that relocated residents due to a COVID-19 outbreak, announced it will not reopen, and residents will instead receive care at other facilities.

Minneapolis closing more streets to traffic to create 3 loops for pedestrians, cyclists

The City of Minneapolis is planning to open more streets up to pedestrians and cyclists in order to help people better follow social distancing guidelines while outdoors.

As some state drop COVID-19 restrictions, Minnesota carefully moves back towards normal

As the coronavirus pandemic moves towards and past what we hope are peaks, across the country, different states have radically different approaches to ending lockdowns.

St. Paul families to receive additional meal assistance through June 5

St. Paul, Minnesota families will receive more meal assistance as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Mayor Melvin Carter announced Monday.

Week-over-week COVID-19 testing increases in Minnesota

Week-over-week COVID-19 testing numbers in Minnesota continue to increase, according to data from the Minnesota Department of Health.

16-year-old now youngest Minnesota COVID-19 patient in ICU

The Minnesota Department of Health reported Monday the youngest COVID-19 patient in the intensive care unit is 16 years old. 

Drake Hotel fire victims receive rent assistance amid COVID-19 pandemic

Pillsbury United Communities, the Twin Cities-based nonprofit, is helping victims of the Drake Hotel fire afford rent as the COVID-19 pandemic puts a strain on families across Minnesota.

COVID-19 in Wisconsin: Brown County has highest rate of confirmed cases in the state

Brown County, which includes Green Bay, now has the highest rate of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state, according to an update Monday from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.  

8 Minnesota counties now have over 100 COVID-19 cases

Eight counties in Minnesota now have more than 100 cases of COVID-19, while nine counties still have no confirmed cases of the disease. 

Coronavirus in Minnesota: 286 deaths, 3,816 cases, MDH provides more precise stats

Minnesota reported 14 new deaths attributed to COVID-19 Monday, bringing the state’s death toll from the disease to 286. More than three quarters of all Minnesotans who've died have been residents of long-term care facilities. 

CDC adds 6 new coronavirus symptoms to list

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added six new symptoms to those reported to be associated with coronavirus.

'Food supply chain is breaking,' Tyson Foods chairman says as processing plants continue to close

The chairman of Tyson Foods has issued a stark warning to Americans following the shuttering of multiple meat processing plants across the country: “The food supply chain is breaking.”

Pinky Swear Foundation steps up support amid COVID-19 crisis
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The Pinky Swear Foundation is stepping up its mission to help families with children battling cancer amid the COVID-19 outbreak. From gift cards to helping with mortgage payments, Pinky Swear is employing creativity to connect with families and give them financial relief. Executive Director Erica Campbell joined the Morning Buzz to chat about their efforts and how you can support their work.

Worries about rent: Walz administration wants to pass $100 million relief package as 1st of the month approaches
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Housing Finance Commissioner Jennifer Ho joined the FOX 9 Morning News to talk about a proposed relief package for renters and also resources available to those who may have trouble paying rent amid the COVID-19 crisis.

Wuhan says it has no coronavirus patients in hospitals: report

Health officials in Wuhan—the epicenter of the global coronavirus pandemic — said Sunday that the city’s hospitals are clear of any patients.