Minnesota Historical Society closes sites & museums through June 30

The Minnesota Historical Society announced it will keep its historic sites, museums and library closed and cancel all in-person events, field trips and rentals through June 30 in response to concerns over COVID-19. 

Minnesota death toll from COVID-19 rises to 134, case total reaches 2,356

As of Sunday, the deaths of 134 Minnesotans have been attributed to COVID-19. The total number of positive cases has now reached 2,356. However, health officials say the number of confirmed cases is still considered to be an undercount due to a lack of widespread testing. 

Wayzata, Minn. assisted living facility moves residents due to COVID-19 outbreak

About 40 residents at a senior care facility in Wayzata, Minnesota are being moved after a majority of its staff members have come down with COVID-19.

Minnesota golf courses, marinas reopen under new Gov. Walz order

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is allowing some outdoor recreation, including golf courses, to reopen Saturday morning as the state battles the coronavirus outbreak.

Self-described Florida 'church' ordered to stop selling coronavirus 'cure'

Prosecutors filed the motion in a South Florida court, requesting a temporary restraining order against the Genesis II Church of Health and Healing. The complaint argues that the “church” cures are dangerous and that the “church” is in fact a secular organization.

As marinas open, Minnesota DNR posts social distancing reminder

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is allowing some outdoor recreation, including golf courses and marinas, to reopen Saturday morning as the state battles the coronavirus outbreak.

Lawmakers consider safe ways to allow salons to re-open as stylists go 1 month without pay

Minnesota hairstylists have been unable to work since mid-March. That means no paycheck and many of them are independent contractors, which means no unemployment payments either.

Gov. Walz launches week-long homemade mask drive across Minnesota

Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan launched a week-long statewide homemade mask drive to encourage Minnesotans to donate masks for workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Minnesota nurse union president details 'real and devastating' impact of COVID-19

Mary Turner, the president of the Minnesota Nurses Association, gave an emotional speech during Minnesota's COVID-19 briefing to describe the impact the virus has had on patients and their family members.

Children’s MN announces pay cuts that go until Christmas

Children’s Minnesota is joining a growing list of Minnesota healthcare companies making cuts to ease financial hits from the COVID-19 pandemic.