‘She didn’t have a mask’: Husband believes Florida ICU nurse found dead in home had COVID-19

The husband of a Florida nurse who recently died of what he believes were complications of COVID-19 says his wife did not have the proper safety equipment while dealing with sick patients. 

'It's very lonely': Minnesota mom diagnosed with COVID-19 isolates herself from family

Days after testing positive for COVID-19, Amanda Knopik, a Minnesota mom and frontline health care worker, has struggled with a headache, cold sweats and a big buildup of phlegm.

COVID-19 presents a bigger risk to those with muscle disorders

We know that people with heart disease, lung conditions, and diabetes are especially vulnerable to COVID-19. But so are people with muscle disorders.

Minnesota Senate passes bill to allow restaurants to sell beer, wine with carryout orders

Minnesota lawmakers reached a deal overnight that would allow restaurants to sell beer and wine along with carryout orders during the closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Minnesota joins Midwestern pact on when to reopen the regional economy

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has joined a pact with six other Midwestern governors, pledging to work in "close coordination" on how to reopen the regional economy.

IRS glitch sends taxpayers’ stimulus checks to tax prep companies instead

If you use a tax prep service and can't quite track your stimulus payment, your direct deposit information may be the reason for the delay.

Friends and family celebrate couple’s wedding from their cars in drive-thru ceremony amid pandemic

One Utah couple wasn’t going to have the wedding they dreamed of because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, but that wasn’t going to stop them from celebrating the happiest days of their lives. 

Metro Transit to limit amount of passengers per bus amid pandemic

Starting Thursday, Metro Transit will be limiting the amount of passengers on its buses due to novel coronavirus concerns, according to an update.

Authorities share social distancing tips for Minnesota boaters

With the weather starting to warmup, Minnesotans are itching to hit the lakes. The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is urging boaters to remember to stay safe and also follow social distancing guidelines while out on the water during the coronavirus pandemic. 

18 bodies found piled up in nursing home; NJ investigating

More than a dozen bodies were discovered jammed into a nursing home morgue in Andover, New Jersey, during the coronavirus pandemic.

Wisconsin governor extends Safer at Home order until May 26, closes schools for remainder of school year

Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday, April 16 directed Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to extend the Safer at Home order from April 24 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 26—or until a superseding order is issued.

Cragun's 'losing optimism' for the summer with stay-at-home order

Cragun's Resort is losing optimism about the summer vacation season and the economic fallout from the coronavirus will be "an anchor" on the Brainerd resort for years to come, Cragun's general manager said.

Minneapolis to reopen Lake Harriet Parkway to vehicles, close more of Bde Maka Ska Parkway

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is reopening Lake Harriet Parkway to vehicles to allow elderly people, people with physical disabilities or compromised immune systems to enjoy the Chain of Lakes via automobile during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Coronavirus in Minnesota: 103 new COVID-19 cases, 7 more deaths reported Thursday

Minnesota reported 103 new cases of COVID-19 and seven more deaths from the virus Thursday, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 1,912 and deaths to 94. However, health officials say the number of confirmed cases is still considered to be an undercount due to a lack of widespread testing. 

Small business loan program runs out of money, no longer accepting applications

A popular small business relief program ran out of funds on Thursday morning, as billions of dollars in additional coronavirus aid remain stuck in congressional limbo.