Wisconsin sheriff: Governor's safer at home order goes too far
A western Wisconsin sheriff says the safer at home order goes too far - and he's being vocal about it.
A western Wisconsin sheriff says the safer at home order goes too far - and he's being vocal about it.
Ramsey County beaches, Battle Creek Waterworks to remain closed this summer due to COVID-19
Battle Creek Waterworks in Maplewood along with all Ramsey County swimming beaches will remain closed this summer due to COVID-19 concerns, according to a Ramsey County spokeswoman.
Battle Creek Waterworks in Maplewood along with all Ramsey County swimming beaches will remain closed this summer due to COVID-19 concerns, according to a Ramsey County spokeswoman.
4 Minneapolis park restroom buildings opening to help those experiencing homelessness
In order to support those who are experiencing homelessness amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is opening four park restroom buildings to make hygiene services more accessible.
In order to support those who are experiencing homelessness amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is opening four park restroom buildings to make hygiene services more accessible.
Minnesota retail stores adapting sales strategies amid stay-at-home order
Under Minnesota’s stay-at-home order, the business landscape has changed dramatically and for some, it may never look the same. Those in the retail industry say they’re doing their best to adapt.
Under Minnesota’s stay-at-home order, the business landscape has changed dramatically and for some, it may never look the same. Those in the retail industry say they’re doing their best to adapt.
Steps cardiac patients can take to avoid emergency rooms amid COVID-19 pandemic
One of the high risk factors for ending up in the hospital with COVID-19 is having heart disease, so people who have a history of cardiac problems need to take extra precautions at the moment.
One of the high risk factors for ending up in the hospital with COVID-19 is having heart disease, so people who have a history of cardiac problems need to take extra precautions at the moment.
Walz administration opposes GOP business reopening plan
Gov. Tim Walz's economic development commissioner says a Republican plan to reopen Minnesota businesses is "not practical."
Gov. Tim Walz's economic development commissioner says a Republican plan to reopen Minnesota businesses is "not practical."
Minnesota Democrats renew calls for mail-in voting after election sickens 7 in Wisconsin
Minnesota Democratic lawmakers are renewing calls to send every registered voter a ballot by mail in 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic, pointing to Wisconsin as an example of what to avoid.
Minnesota Democratic lawmakers are renewing calls to send every registered voter a ballot by mail in 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic, pointing to Wisconsin as an example of what to avoid.
M Health Fairview designates 2 more hospitals in St. Paul, Edina as COVID-19 care facilities
M Health Fairview is designating two more of its hospitals in St. Paul and Edina as specialty care facilities for COVID-19 patients.
M Health Fairview is designating two more of its hospitals in St. Paul and Edina as specialty care facilities for COVID-19 patients.
Minneapolis firefighter tests positive for COVID-19
A Minneapolis firefighter has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Minneapolis Fire Department.
A Minneapolis firefighter has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Minneapolis Fire Department.
Positive Moments: Photos, videos that made us smile on April 21
Do you have a cute sing along, a funny distance learning moment or something else positive to share right now?
Do you have a cute sing along, a funny distance learning moment or something else positive to share right now?
Minnesota officials: 113 of 160 COVID-19 deaths associated with long-term care facilities
Minnesota health officials say 113 of the 160 COVID-19 deaths in Minnesota are associated with long-term care facilities.
Minnesota health officials say 113 of the 160 COVID-19 deaths in Minnesota are associated with long-term care facilities.
More deaths, no benefit from malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in VA coronavirus study
With 368 patients, it’s the largest look so far of hydroxychloroquine with or without the antibiotic azithromycin for COVID-19.
With 368 patients, it’s the largest look so far of hydroxychloroquine with or without the antibiotic azithromycin for COVID-19.
University of Minnesota regents approve tuition freeze for upcoming school year
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved systemwide tuition freeze for nearly all programs across the five campuses, according to a university spokesman.
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved systemwide tuition freeze for nearly all programs across the five campuses, according to a university spokesman.
Memorial Blood Centers calls for donations from recovered COVID-19 patients for plasma treatment
Memorial Blood Centers is calling for donations from those who have recovered from COVID-19 in an effort to build a public bank of convalescent plasma. Recently, researchers have seen "encouraging" results in the treatment of COVID-19 patients by using convalescent plasma.
Memorial Blood Centers is calling for donations from those who have recovered from COVID-19 in an effort to build a public bank of convalescent plasma. Recently, researchers have seen "encouraging" results in the treatment of COVID-19 patients by using convalescent plasma.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 4,620 positive tests, 242 deaths to date
Wisconsin officials say 4,620 people have tested positive for COVID-19 as of Tuesday afternoon.
Wisconsin officials say 4,620 people have tested positive for COVID-19 as of Tuesday afternoon.
Call to prayer to be broadcast in Cedar-Riverside during Ramadan in Minneapolis
To allow Minneapolis residents to pray together during Ramadan while maintaining social distance during the coronavirus pandemic, Adhan—the call to prayer—will be played over a loudspeaker in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood five times per day for the duration of the Islamic holy holiday.
To allow Minneapolis residents to pray together during Ramadan while maintaining social distance during the coronavirus pandemic, Adhan—the call to prayer—will be played over a loudspeaker in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood five times per day for the duration of the Islamic holy holiday.
Munich's Oktoberfest celebrations canceled amid coronavirus pandemic: 'The risk is just too high'
German officials announced on Tuesday that Munich's annual Oktoberfest festivities would be canceled due to the health risks posed by the coronavirus pandemic.
German officials announced on Tuesday that Munich's annual Oktoberfest festivities would be canceled due to the health risks posed by the coronavirus pandemic.
7 in Wisconsin may have contracted COVID-19 'through election-related activities'
Milwaukee Health Commissioner Jeanette Kowalik said data from just 30 percent of the new cases from that time period shows some instances of COVID-19 can be associated with the Wisconsin primary election.
Milwaukee Health Commissioner Jeanette Kowalik said data from just 30 percent of the new cases from that time period shows some instances of COVID-19 can be associated with the Wisconsin primary election.
Coronavirus cases reach 2.5 million worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins
The virus, which causes COVID-19, has also claimed more than 169,000 lives globally.
The virus, which causes COVID-19, has also claimed more than 169,000 lives globally.
FDA authorizes first at-home coronavirus test
The FDA has authorized the first diagnostic test with a home collection option for COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus.
The FDA has authorized the first diagnostic test with a home collection option for COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus.