Minnesota lawmakers push for increased broadband for distance learning amid COVID-19 pandemic
Across every corner of the state, school kids are trying to wrap up the semester from home with computers, but not every home has an internet connection. At the state Capitol, lawmakers are plugging in.
Across every corner of the state, school kids are trying to wrap up the semester from home with computers, but not every home has an internet connection. At the state Capitol, lawmakers are plugging in.
COVID-19 kills 43 in Minnesota nursing homes over one weekend
Over the weekend, 43 Minnesotans who live in long-term care facilities died after being infected with the coronavirus, state health officials said.
Over the weekend, 43 Minnesotans who live in long-term care facilities died after being infected with the coronavirus, state health officials said.
Police cite owner of home that was site of packed Chicago house party
The owner of a home that was the site of a large house party which violated social distancing guideline over the weekend on the Northwest Side has been cited by police.
The owner of a home that was the site of a large house party which violated social distancing guideline over the weekend on the Northwest Side has been cited by police.
Some Minnesota businesses head back to work under governor's executive order
Around 20,000 Minnesota businesses were allowed to re-open Monday under Governor Walz’s executive order.
Around 20,000 Minnesota businesses were allowed to re-open Monday under Governor Walz’s executive order.
Minnesota Caribou Coffee workers hold car rally to protest working conditions during pandemic
Caribou Coffee workers in the Twin Cities held a car rally Monday to protest working conditions at the Minnesota-based coffee chain during the pandemic.
Caribou Coffee workers in the Twin Cities held a car rally Monday to protest working conditions at the Minnesota-based coffee chain during the pandemic.
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.
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.
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.
Parents waiting on wellness checks, vaccinations for kids because of coronavirus fears
Concerns over exposure to COVID-19 are creating a backlog in families postponing routine wellness visits and vaccinations for their children.
Concerns over exposure to COVID-19 are creating a backlog in families postponing routine wellness visits and vaccinations for their children.
Supply chain troubles may lead to mass slaughter of hogs
The U.S. food supply chain may be the most reliable in human history - until something goes wrong.
The U.S. food supply chain may be the most reliable in human history - until something goes wrong.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Drive-in restaurants see surge in business as diners look to social distance while eating out
As the coronavirus pandemic impacts our everyday way of life, some old-school businesses are booming in business.
As the coronavirus pandemic impacts our everyday way of life, some old-school businesses are booming in business.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.”