Facebook to warn users who 'liked' coronavirus hoaxes
The social media company says it's going to notify users if they liked, reacted or commented on harmful misinformation removed from Facebook's news feed.
The social media company says it's going to notify users if they liked, reacted or commented on harmful misinformation removed from Facebook's news feed.
U of M team invents low-cost ventilator alternative that could save lives around the world
Access to a ventilator could be the difference between life and death for many COVID-19 patients, but at some hospitals they don't have enough. A team at the University of Minnesota has invented a low-cost alternative that was just approved by the FDA. One of the student inventors joined the Buzz to talk about their work.
Access to a ventilator could be the difference between life and death for many COVID-19 patients, but at some hospitals they don't have enough. A team at the University of Minnesota has invented a low-cost alternative that was just approved by the FDA. One of the student inventors joined the Buzz to talk about their work.
Minnesota extends unemployment benefits 13 weeks as applications climb
The latest safety net for unemployed workers kicked in Wednesday when Minnesota officials said they extended jobless benefits for an additional 13 weeks.
The latest safety net for unemployed workers kicked in Wednesday when Minnesota officials said they extended jobless benefits for an additional 13 weeks.
Minnesota businesses say they can open safely, ask for governor for reconsideration
Local businesses across Minnesota are inundating state offices with calls and emails, begging for help re-opening their doors.
Local businesses across Minnesota are inundating state offices with calls and emails, begging for help re-opening their doors.
Unemployment claims jumped by 5.25M last week as coronavirus job carnage continues
The wave of layoffs that has engulfed the U.S. economy since the coronavirus struck caused 5.2 million more people to seek unemployment benefits last week.
The wave of layoffs that has engulfed the U.S. economy since the coronavirus struck caused 5.2 million more people to seek unemployment benefits last week.
Minnesota college student who beat COVID-19 plans to donate blood plasma to help pandemic fight
Nearly 1,000 people have recovered from COVID-19 in Minnesota. Now, some of them want to do their part to help others.
Nearly 1,000 people have recovered from COVID-19 in Minnesota. Now, some of them want to do their part to help others.
New York to require face coverings on streets, public transportation
Face coverings will be required in busy spaces while New York City officials said they would create an emergency food reserve and take other steps to safeguard residents’ sustenance.
Face coverings will be required in busy spaces while New York City officials said they would create an emergency food reserve and take other steps to safeguard residents’ sustenance.
Minnesota receives more than $1 billion in federal funding, more on the way
The state of Minnesota received more than $1 billion from the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund, Gov. Tim Walz’s office announced Wednesday.
The state of Minnesota received more than $1 billion from the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund, Gov. Tim Walz’s office announced Wednesday.
Is it Legal?: Creating a health care directive for worst-case scenario amid pandemic
Many have grown a bit reflective lately, facing their own mortality during this time of pandemic. That often means doing legal planning for worst-case scenarios.
Many have grown a bit reflective lately, facing their own mortality during this time of pandemic. That often means doing legal planning for worst-case scenarios.
Minnesota Department of Corrections to release some inmates early in response to pandemic
Starting Friday, the Minnesota Department of Corrections will start releasing some prisoners in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Starting Friday, the Minnesota Department of Corrections will start releasing some prisoners in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
'Reopen Minnesota': Organizers looking for ways to loosen COVID-19 restrictions
The pressure is building in Minnesota to reopen the state’s economy, and while the Governor has said he wants that too, it might not be happening as quickly as some would like.
The pressure is building in Minnesota to reopen the state’s economy, and while the Governor has said he wants that too, it might not be happening as quickly as some would like.
Very good dog apparently thinks cheers for health care workers are for him
Riley, a U.K. retriever and very good boy, thought cheers for health care workers were for him.
Riley, a U.K. retriever and very good boy, thought cheers for health care workers were for him.
Minnesota businesses get approved for loans, but 'huge gaps' remain
Small business owners are becoming increasingly anxious and concerned with every passing day of this pandemic. Multiple businesses have already posed the question: is the assistance they're getting even going to make a difference?
Small business owners are becoming increasingly anxious and concerned with every passing day of this pandemic. Multiple businesses have already posed the question: is the assistance they're getting even going to make a difference?
Minneapolis trash and recycling crews welcome new coronavirus precautions
The Minneapolis Solid Waste and Recycling Department is taking precautions to keep workers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Minneapolis Solid Waste and Recycling Department is taking precautions to keep workers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
ACLU files lawsuit seeking release of some inmates from Moose Lake prison due to pandemic
The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota has filed a lawsuit against the Minnesota Department of Corrections over its response to the coronavirus outbreak at Moose Lake Correctional Facility.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota has filed a lawsuit against the Minnesota Department of Corrections over its response to the coronavirus outbreak at Moose Lake Correctional Facility.
Mayo Clinic doctor explains potential blood plasma COVID-19 treatment
Much of the discussion around COVID-19 is possible treatments, including one that is showing promise called convalescent blood plasma.
Much of the discussion around COVID-19 is possible treatments, including one that is showing promise called convalescent blood plasma.
COVID-19 stimulus deposits arrive: How to calculate your stimulus check and track your payment
Here is how to find how much your stimulus payment will be and track when you will get your deposit or check.
Here is how to find how much your stimulus payment will be and track when you will get your deposit or check.
Best Buy to furlough 51,000 store employees nationwide amid COVID-19 pandemic
Best Buy announced Wednesday it will furlough approximately 51,000 employees in the U.S. as its stores remain closed nationwide aside from curbside pickup during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Best Buy announced Wednesday it will furlough approximately 51,000 employees in the U.S. as its stores remain closed nationwide aside from curbside pickup during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota governor says 5,000 COVID-19 tests a day is possible by May 4
While recent data from the Minnesota Department of Health shows a drop in COVID-19 testing, Governor Tim Walz says it's still possible to be doing 5,000 COVID-19 diagnostic tests per day by May 4, the day his stay-at-home order is scheduled to expire.
While recent data from the Minnesota Department of Health shows a drop in COVID-19 testing, Governor Tim Walz says it's still possible to be doing 5,000 COVID-19 diagnostic tests per day by May 4, the day his stay-at-home order is scheduled to expire.
Boundary Waters Canoe Area to close Wednesday until May 4
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area is closed until May 4, the Forest Service announced Wednesday.
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area is closed until May 4, the Forest Service announced Wednesday.