Workers rejoice as relaxed order allows some businesses to re-open in Minnesota
As Minnesota begins to wind down the lockdown the state has been under for nearly a month, some workers are being allowed back to work.
As Minnesota begins to wind down the lockdown the state has been under for nearly a month, some workers are being allowed back to work.
Walk the Dinosaur: South St. Paul woman's dress-up walks brighten spirits during pandemic
The isolation that comes with the COVID-19 pandemic response is tough on most everyone. Having limited and distant contact with friends, family, and loved ones is weighing heavy.
The isolation that comes with the COVID-19 pandemic response is tough on most everyone. Having limited and distant contact with friends, family, and loved ones is weighing heavy.
‘A smile can be very contagious’: 93-year-old veteran shares heartwarming poem from hospital
A 93-year-old Canadian hospital patient and military veteran went viral after reciting a warm and much-needed poem, titled, “A Smile Can Be Contagious.”
A 93-year-old Canadian hospital patient and military veteran went viral after reciting a warm and much-needed poem, titled, “A Smile Can Be Contagious.”
Minnesota launches COVID-19 testing center website, but many counties go without
Minnesota launched a new website directing people with coronavirus symptoms to their nearest testing center, but in many cases, the facility won't be near them at all.
Minnesota launched a new website directing people with coronavirus symptoms to their nearest testing center, but in many cases, the facility won't be near them at all.
No, don't inject disinfectant: Outcry over Trump's musing
The maker of Lysol and another disinfectant says its products should not be used as an internal treatment for the coronavirus.
The maker of Lysol and another disinfectant says its products should not be used as an internal treatment for the coronavirus.
Minnesota Corrections implementing new release policies amid COVID-19 outbreak
The Minnesota Department of Corrections will begin implementing temporary release policies for eligible inmates in the wake of a COVID-19 outbreak at the Moose Lake and Willow River prisons.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections will begin implementing temporary release policies for eligible inmates in the wake of a COVID-19 outbreak at the Moose Lake and Willow River prisons.
High school student makes clear face masks to help deaf and hard of hearing communicate
Eric Kim, a student at Sunset High School in Portland, Ore., said he thought the masks “would be a great way to help the local community.”
Eric Kim, a student at Sunset High School in Portland, Ore., said he thought the masks “would be a great way to help the local community.”
Minneapolis Park Board closing playgrounds, athletic fields, removing tennis nets, basketball rims
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board announced Friday it is closing playgrounds, skate parks and athletic fields in the city by May 1 to slow the spread of COVID-19.
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board announced Friday it is closing playgrounds, skate parks and athletic fields in the city by May 1 to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Navy recommends reinstatement of fired USS Theodore Roosevelt captain over virus warning
The Navy has recommended the reinstatement of Navy Capt. Brett Crozier fired for sending a fraught email to commanders pleading for faster action to protect his crew from a coronavirus outbreak.
The Navy has recommended the reinstatement of Navy Capt. Brett Crozier fired for sending a fraught email to commanders pleading for faster action to protect his crew from a coronavirus outbreak.
Minnesota reports 21 more COVID-19 deaths as testing hits new single-day high
Minnesota reported 21 new deaths attributed to COVID-19 Friday—the second straight day to hit that mark, which is the daily high for deaths in the state. The state’s death toll from the disease is now 221.
Minnesota reported 21 new deaths attributed to COVID-19 Friday—the second straight day to hit that mark, which is the daily high for deaths in the state. The state’s death toll from the disease is now 221.
Jennie-O temporarily closing 2 facilities in Willmar amid COVID-19 outbreak
The Jennie-O Turkey Store will be temporarily closing both of its facilities in Willmar, Minnesota following a COVID-19 outbreak amongst its employees.
The Jennie-O Turkey Store will be temporarily closing both of its facilities in Willmar, Minnesota following a COVID-19 outbreak amongst its employees.
FDA warns against use of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 outside of hospitals, clinical trials
The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning about the antimalarial drugs after it became aware of reported heart risks. Both have been embraced by Trump and others as a potential COVID-19 treatment.
The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning about the antimalarial drugs after it became aware of reported heart risks. Both have been embraced by Trump and others as a potential COVID-19 treatment.
Employees at two Stearns County food processing plants test positive for COVID-19
Employees at two food processing plants in Stearns County, Minnesota have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Stearns County leaders.
Employees at two food processing plants in Stearns County, Minnesota have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Stearns County leaders.
Minnesota starts making unemployment payments to self-employed, independent contractors
Minnesota is among the first states to start making unemployment payments to those who are self-employed, independent contractors and others eligible that normally wouldn't qualify for unemployment benefits.
Minnesota is among the first states to start making unemployment payments to those who are self-employed, independent contractors and others eligible that normally wouldn't qualify for unemployment benefits.
Maryland, Delaware farms to destroy 2M chickens due to plant staffing shortages
Coronavirus-related staffing shortages at chicken processing plants will lead farms in Maryland and Delaware to destroy nearly 2 million chickens.
Coronavirus-related staffing shortages at chicken processing plants will lead farms in Maryland and Delaware to destroy nearly 2 million chickens.
Nobles County surges to 258 COVID-19 cases Friday, 2nd most in Minnesota
Nobles County, home to the JBS pork plant in Worthington, surged to 258 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Friday, the second highest number of cases of any county in the state.
Nobles County, home to the JBS pork plant in Worthington, surged to 258 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Friday, the second highest number of cases of any county in the state.
Trump signs $484 billion measure to aid employers, hospitals
resident Donald Trump has signed a $484 billion bill that aids employers and hospitals under stress from the coronavirus pandemic.
resident Donald Trump has signed a $484 billion bill that aids employers and hospitals under stress from the coronavirus pandemic.
'Slow down': Minnesota troopers issuing more citations for speeds over 100 mph
Amid the stay-at-home order, the Minnesota State Patrol says it is seeing an increase of excessive speeding.
Amid the stay-at-home order, the Minnesota State Patrol says it is seeing an increase of excessive speeding.
HealthPartners to furlough 10 percent of employees amid COVID-19 pandemic
HealthPartners announced Thursday it expects to furlough approximately 10 percent of its employees because of a significant decrease in revenue due to the effects of COVID-19 pandemic.
HealthPartners announced Thursday it expects to furlough approximately 10 percent of its employees because of a significant decrease in revenue due to the effects of COVID-19 pandemic.
100,000 Minnesotans return to work Monday as some non-critical businesses reopen
Starting Monday, some non-critical businesses in Minnesota will be able to return to work if it is safe to do so, according to a new order from Governor Tim Walz.
Starting Monday, some non-critical businesses in Minnesota will be able to return to work if it is safe to do so, according to a new order from Governor Tim Walz.