Smithfield Foods closes South Dakota facility due to COVID-19 outbreak

Smithfield Foods is closing one of the largest pork processing plants in the country as the company deals with a COVID-19 outbreak at a South Dakota facility.

Augsburg University students appealing eviction from campus housing

Two Augsburg University students say they have been evicted from their campus housing after unintentionally violating the tightened restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hearts for healthcare: Wisconsin firefighters pay tribute to healthcare workers

Firefighters in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, created a giant heart using their fire engines on April 11. They called on others to join the #HeartsForHealthCare trend and post their own tributes to people fighting the spread of the coronavirus.

Coronavirus in Minnesota: 1,621 confirmed COVID-19 cases, 70 deaths to date

Minnesota now has a total of 1,621 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state and 70 deaths attributed to the virus. However, health officials say that number is still an undercount due to lack of widespread testing.  

Minnesota food companies join forces to feed health care workers 'Hero Snack Packs'

In an effort to give back to health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of local food companies have joined forces to make what they call "Hero Snack Packs."

Thunderbirds honor coronavirus responders with Las Vegas flyover for 'true heroes'

High in the skies over Las Vegas, the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron -- also known as the “Thunderbirds" -- showed its support on Saturday for those on the frontlines responding to the coronavirus pandemic.

Wisconsin reports 137 deaths as state nears IHME's projected peak

Wisconsin's confirmed coronavirus cases increased to 3,213 with 137 deaths on Saturday as the state nears what is projected to be its COVID-19 peak.

Economists and epidemiologists work to find a balance amid pandemic

Economists and state health leaders are working together in Minnesota to find a balance between public safety and keeping the economy going.

Minnesota State Patrol: COVID-19 no excuse to speed

The Minnesota State Patrol is warning drivers of what they're calling a disturbing trend: extreme speeding.

Addresses of confirmed, contagious COVID-19 cases to be shared with first responders

First responders and 911 dispatchers can now be notified of the addresses where there is a positive and still contagious COVID-19 case under a new executive order from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.