Union: 19 cases of COVID-19 at JBS pork plant in Worthington, Minnesota

There are now confirmed cases of COVID-19 at the JBS pork plant in Worthington, Minnesota—the largest pork production plant in the state. 

Masks are now mandatory in parts of the Bay Area

Sonoma County, Marin County, and the city of Fremont have already announced new rules enforcing the use of face coverings in public. Other Bay Area counties are considering similar measures as the shelter in place order is set to expire on May 4.

Mayo Clinic researching why COVID-19 impacts some patients worse than others

One of the mysteries of COVID-19 is why it strikes some patients harder than others. At Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, researchers are already creating databases to capture the progress of the disease in individual patients.

Trump-endorsed protest seeks to reopen Minnesota

Several hundred protesters gathered outside Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s home Friday calling for the state to be reopened, but Walz said doing so would be “reckless” in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Brooklyn Park design engineer 3D prints inspiring ear savers for front line workers

After getting inspired by a design she saw online Jazmine Darden started making inspiring ear savers used to secure facemasks featuring inspiring messages.

COVID-19 in Wisconsin: More than 200 deaths due to coronavirus

There are now more than 200 deaths in Wisconsin connected to COVID-19, according to an update Friday from the Wisconsin Department of Human Services.

Minneapolis nonprofit helps isolated seniors stay connected with virtual visits

A college freshman in Minneapolis is finding a way to bring volunteers face to face with senior citizens, who are currently isolated in nursing homes. Within a month of launching, the newly formed nonprofit is expanding across the country.

President Trump tweets: 'LIBERATE MINNESOTA!'

President Donald Trump tweeted "LIBERATE MINNESOTA!" on Friday morning, marking the first time he's weighed in on the coronavirus situation in Minnesota.

Mayo Clinic's singing surgeon drops EP in support of COVID-19 efforts
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It's been two years since Dr. Elvis Francois first went viral for his musical abilities. Now the orthopedic surgeon is recording music, and has dropped an EP in support of COVID-19 efforts. We chatted with Dr. Francois on the Buzz about how music has played a role in his life and how healthcare workers are feeling during the epidemic.

As COVID-19 payments start to come through, some frustrated with process

While many Minnesotans are getting their stimulus money without any issues, others are seeing delayed payments and that is causing a lot of confusion.