How Minnesota's homeless and those who care for them are coping with COVID-19
Hennepin County has two confirmed COVID-19 cases among those experiencing homelessness, and 10 others with suspected cases. So far, Ramsey County does not have any positive cases among the homeless community, but the numbers of those being isolated with symptoms is on the rise.
Hennepin County has two confirmed COVID-19 cases among those experiencing homelessness, and 10 others with suspected cases. So far, Ramsey County does not have any positive cases among the homeless community, but the numbers of those being isolated with symptoms is on the rise.
Law enforcement, courts adopt strategies to decrease jail population amid pandemic
When it comes to jails and preventing the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, the word many in law enforcement are using right now is "balance."
When it comes to jails and preventing the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, the word many in law enforcement are using right now is "balance."
Yosemite National Park sees abundance of wildlife as coronavirus keeps tourists away
California’s Yosemite National Park has seen an abundance of wildlife reclaim the area as the COVID-19 pandemic keeps the normally bustling throngs of tourists away.
California’s Yosemite National Park has seen an abundance of wildlife reclaim the area as the COVID-19 pandemic keeps the normally bustling throngs of tourists away.
Walz 'optimistic' Minnesota can ramp up COVID-19 testing in the short term
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has not been shy about his goal to increase COVID-19 testing throughout the state and now says he's "optimistic" that the state can "ramp up in the short run."
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has not been shy about his goal to increase COVID-19 testing throughout the state and now says he's "optimistic" that the state can "ramp up in the short run."
Mayo Clinic serology test could play key role in pandemic response
The serology test developed at the Mayo Clinic laboratory could be an important weapon in COVID-19 fight.
The serology test developed at the Mayo Clinic laboratory could be an important weapon in COVID-19 fight.
Residential real estate market continues to thrive during COVID-19 restrictions
While many industries are struggling during the coronavirus pandemic, one industry is continuing to thrive, as March was a great month for residential real estate.
While many industries are struggling during the coronavirus pandemic, one industry is continuing to thrive, as March was a great month for residential real estate.
Minnesota man's box program gives back to struggling businesses
As many small businesses deal with the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, one local business owner is trying to soften the blow.
As many small businesses deal with the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, one local business owner is trying to soften the blow.
3M sues defendant that tried to sell millions of N95 masks to the Strategic National Stockpile at inflated prices
Minnesota-based 3M says it has filed another price gauging lawsuit in federal court, this time targeting an Orlando-based defendant that tried to sell tens of millions of 3M N95 respirators at “grossly inflated” prices to the Strategic National Stockpile.
Minnesota-based 3M says it has filed another price gauging lawsuit in federal court, this time targeting an Orlando-based defendant that tried to sell tens of millions of 3M N95 respirators at “grossly inflated” prices to the Strategic National Stockpile.
Minnesota House blocks attempt to end coronavirus peacetime emergency
Minnesota House Democrats blocked two attempts Tuesday to end Gov. Tim Walz's peacetime emergency, allowing the stay-home order to remain in place.
Minnesota House Democrats blocked two attempts Tuesday to end Gov. Tim Walz's peacetime emergency, allowing the stay-home order to remain in place.
Empty hotel rooms have industry leaders concerned
With business trips cancelled and tourists staying home, hotels are among the businesses struggling through COVID-19 restrictions.
With business trips cancelled and tourists staying home, hotels are among the businesses struggling through COVID-19 restrictions.
Number of unemployment applications received last month in Minnesota doubles all of 2019
The number of applications for unemployment insurance in Minnesota reached a new milestone amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, according to Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Steve Grove.
The number of applications for unemployment insurance in Minnesota reached a new milestone amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, according to Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Steve Grove.
Man says goodbye to his dying wife on FaceTime due to new COVID-19 visitation policies
Another heartbreaking impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, a man says he couldn't be next to his wife as she passed away Sunday morning at the hospital.
Another heartbreaking impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, a man says he couldn't be next to his wife as she passed away Sunday morning at the hospital.
Minnesota's youngest COVID-19 patient is 4 weeks old, in hospital
The youngest COVID-19 patient in Minnesota is a four-week-old infant who is among the 177 people hospitalized with coronavirus as of Tuesday, April 14, according to the latest statewide update from the Minnesota Department of Health. Minnesota's COVID-19 patients range in age from four weeks to 104 years.
The youngest COVID-19 patient in Minnesota is a four-week-old infant who is among the 177 people hospitalized with coronavirus as of Tuesday, April 14, according to the latest statewide update from the Minnesota Department of Health. Minnesota's COVID-19 patients range in age from four weeks to 104 years.
ER doctor temporarily loses custody of 4-year-old daughter over coronavirus concerns
"I feel like the family court system now is stressing me almost more than the virus," Greene said.
"I feel like the family court system now is stressing me almost more than the virus," Greene said.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 3,555 confirmed cases, 170 deaths
In Wisconsin, a total of 170 people have died from COVID-19, according to an update Tuesday from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
In Wisconsin, a total of 170 people have died from COVID-19, according to an update Tuesday from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Coronavirus in Minnesota: 1,695 confirmed COVID-19 cases, 79 deaths as of Tuesday
Minnesota reported 45 new cases of COVID-19 and nine more deaths from the virus Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 1,695 and deaths to 79. However, health officials the number of confirmed cases is still considered to be an undercount due to a lack of widespread testing.
Minnesota reported 45 new cases of COVID-19 and nine more deaths from the virus Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 1,695 and deaths to 79. However, health officials the number of confirmed cases is still considered to be an undercount due to a lack of widespread testing.
Coronavirus-infected Washington state woman gives birth while in induced coma
A Washington woman infected with the novel coronavirus says she is a “miracle walking” after giving birth to a baby girl while in a medically induced coma.
A Washington woman infected with the novel coronavirus says she is a “miracle walking” after giving birth to a baby girl while in a medically induced coma.
Indiana man waiting for stimulus payment finds $8.2M in his bank account: report
A volunteer firefighter in Indiana recently had the surprise of a lifetime after discovering $8.2 million in his bank account.
A volunteer firefighter in Indiana recently had the surprise of a lifetime after discovering $8.2 million in his bank account.
Gov. Walz 'totally supportive' of takeout wine and beer during COVID-19 pandemic
Several Minnesota legislators along with a coalition of local restaurant owners are pushing for a temporary change in state law that would allow current on-sale alcohol retailers to sell pre-packaged alcoholic beverages both in carry-out and delivery
Several Minnesota legislators along with a coalition of local restaurant owners are pushing for a temporary change in state law that would allow current on-sale alcohol retailers to sell pre-packaged alcoholic beverages both in carry-out and delivery
23 people charged with violating Minnesota's stay-at-home order
Twenty-three people have been charged with violating Minnesota’s stay-at-home order aimed at preventing the spread of the coronavirus.
Twenty-three people have been charged with violating Minnesota’s stay-at-home order aimed at preventing the spread of the coronavirus.