Sen. Klobuchar's husband donates blood plasma for research after COVID-19 recovery

After beating COVID-19, the husband of Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar has donated his blood plasma to help researchers working on a treatment for the disease.

OSHA issues new COVID-19 guidance for meatpacking plants

As COVID-19 forces plants in Minnesota and across the country to slow production or shut down, OSHA and the Centers for Disease Control have issued new guidance for plants.

'What about us': Furloughed nurses and MNA raise concerns about new order allowing out-of-state nurses

The Minnesota Nurses Association is raising concerns about a new order issued by Gov. Walz that allows nurses from other states to come work in Minnesota even if they don’t have a Minnesota license.

Minnesota reports 28 new COVID-19 deaths, largest single day jump yet

Minnesota reported 28 new deaths attributed to COVID-19 Saturday—the biggest one-day spike so far. The state’s death toll from the disease is now 272. 

Minnesotans donate thousands of homemade masks in drive to help nursing homes

Thousands upon thousands of homemade masks were donated on Saturday, as fire departments in Minnesota held a drive to collect gear in the fight against COVID-19.

Minnesota clinics work to meet demand as state ramps up COVID-19 testing

Just three days after Governor Tim Walz unveiled a partnership to increase coronavirus testing across the state, the number of people tested in a single day has nearly doubled.

'No evidence' that recovered COVID-19 patients cannot be reinfected: W.H.O.

The World Health Organization (WHO) says that there was currently “no evidence” that people who have recovered from COVID-19 and have antibodies are protected from a second coronavirus infection.

Wisconsin sees another jump in COVID-19 cases as more testing is available

For the second day in a row, Wisconsin has reported its largest single-day increase of new COVID-19 cases as the state begins to ratchet up testing.

Minnesota reports 23 more COVID-19 deaths, biggest single-day jump yet

Minnesota reported 23 new deaths attributed to COVID-19 Saturday—the biggest one-day spike so far. The state’s death toll from the disease is now 244. 

Schools work to expand student outreach amid distance learning equity challenges

With schools now closed for the rest of the school year, the Minnesota governor and lieutenant governor also putting a big focus on the impact the pandemic is having on education. 

Mayo Clinic doctors help New York colleagues navigate COVID-19 treatments

Doctors at one of New York City's largest hospitals have been getting a big assist from doctors in Minnesota as the pandemic has ravaged the city.

Turn the dial: Gov. Walz urges patience as Minnesota slowly moves backs towards normal

There was a bit of welcome news for businesses hoping to get employees back to work as Governor Walz opened up a little more this week on his plans to slowly open up the economy.