Grand Portage State Park temporarily closes amid pandemic
Grand Portage State Park, which is along the North Shore of Lake Superior, is temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Grand Portage State Park, which is along the North Shore of Lake Superior, is temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
'Beacon of Hope': Split Rock Lighthouse lights beacon in show of support during pandemic
The Split Rock Lighthouse in northern Minnesota lit its beacon on Friday to show support for those on the frontlines of the coronavirus fight.
The Split Rock Lighthouse in northern Minnesota lit its beacon on Friday to show support for those on the frontlines of the coronavirus fight.
Churches forced to get creative for Easter services as stay at home order is extended in Minnesota
The extension of the governor's stay-at-home order through May 4 means families with plans to travel or attend services are finding new ways to celebrate Easter.
The extension of the governor's stay-at-home order through May 4 means families with plans to travel or attend services are finding new ways to celebrate Easter.
U.S. launches web portal to help Social Security recipients with kids get stimulus checks
The Treasury Department has created an online web tool to help make sure those receiving Social Security benefits, who didn't file a tax return recently, can get stimulus checks.
The Treasury Department has created an online web tool to help make sure those receiving Social Security benefits, who didn't file a tax return recently, can get stimulus checks.
Minnesota health care providers want federal help covering $2.9B loss, costs from COVID-19 pandemic
The Minnesota Hospital Association is requesting additional federal funding for the state’s hospitals and health systems that are losing an estimated $2.9 billion over the next three months while responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Minnesota Hospital Association is requesting additional federal funding for the state’s hospitals and health systems that are losing an estimated $2.9 billion over the next three months while responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Burning Man canceled, shifts to virtual experience amid COVID-19
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has canceled just about everything from Easter, sporting events, live entertainment to movies and now: Burning Man.
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has canceled just about everything from Easter, sporting events, live entertainment to movies and now: Burning Man.
If an appliance breaks or your internet is down, here’s how to handle a house call during a pandemic
Here are a few tips to follow to keep you and the service provider safe during the outbreak.
Here are a few tips to follow to keep you and the service provider safe during the outbreak.
Many Easter baskets filled with sanitizers and toilet paper this year, while egg hunts go virtual
Everyone is getting a little extra clever and thinking outside the egg this spring holiday season.
Everyone is getting a little extra clever and thinking outside the egg this spring holiday season.
Philanthropist starts fundraiser to buy hotel rooms for Minnesota health care workers
An active philanthropist in the Twin Cities, John Maring, is behind a new fundraising effort aimed at helping ease the stress and anxiety of health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
An active philanthropist in the Twin Cities, John Maring, is behind a new fundraising effort aimed at helping ease the stress and anxiety of health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wisconsin puts out call for volunteers at hospitals as state prepares for COVID-19 surge
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers is calling on active and retired health care professionals to volunteer to help in the response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers is calling on active and retired health care professionals to volunteer to help in the response to the coronavirus pandemic.
'Devastation doesn't even begin to cut it': Minnesota widow mourns loss of husband to COVID-19
A Minnesota family is grieving after a Stillwater man passed away this week from COVID-19.
A Minnesota family is grieving after a Stillwater man passed away this week from COVID-19.
Minnesota modeling predicts 22,000 deaths, July 13 hospitalization peak
Minnesota public health officials revealed some details Friday about their modeling projections for the coronavirus pandemic here, predicting that 22,000 Minnesotans would die despite social distancing measures that have been put in place.
Minnesota public health officials revealed some details Friday about their modeling projections for the coronavirus pandemic here, predicting that 22,000 Minnesotans would die despite social distancing measures that have been put in place.
Edina, Minnesota family selling 'Thank U' signs to give back to heroes of COVID-19 pandemic
Armed with stress and sidewalk chalk, a family in Edina, Minnesota has found a unique way to recognize the many heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, their idea has exploded into a large effort stretching across hundreds of yards and more than half a dozen states.
Armed with stress and sidewalk chalk, a family in Edina, Minnesota has found a unique way to recognize the many heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, their idea has exploded into a large effort stretching across hundreds of yards and more than half a dozen states.
University of Minnesota to hold virtual graduation ceremony in May
The University of Minnesota will be holding a virtual graduation in May and graduates will also be honored in an on-campus ceremony this fall, according to an update from university president Joan Gabel.
The University of Minnesota will be holding a virtual graduation in May and graduates will also be honored in an on-campus ceremony this fall, according to an update from university president Joan Gabel.
3M files lawsuit against company selling N95 masks in New York City for 500% above listed price
3M has filed a lawsuit against a New Jersey-based company, alleging that the company attempted to sell N95 respirator masks for overpriced rates amid the coronavirus pandemic.
3M has filed a lawsuit against a New Jersey-based company, alleging that the company attempted to sell N95 respirator masks for overpriced rates amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Hennepin Healthcare starts trials on antiviral drug showing promise with severe COVID-19 cases
A drug that is showing some early success in treating severe cases of COVID-19 is now being studied in trials by Hennepin Healthcare.
A drug that is showing some early success in treating severe cases of COVID-19 is now being studied in trials by Hennepin Healthcare.
Doctors, nurses in Good Friday procession at Vatican
The participation of Vatican medical personnel provided a stark reminder of how the virus outbreak has infused almost all walks of life.
The participation of Vatican medical personnel provided a stark reminder of how the virus outbreak has infused almost all walks of life.
Free children’s book from global health organizations helps kids cope with COVID-19
You can download the book, “My Hero is You, How Kids Can Fight COVID-19”, for free online from the Inter-Agency Standing Committee’s website.
You can download the book, “My Hero is You, How Kids Can Fight COVID-19”, for free online from the Inter-Agency Standing Committee’s website.
Ramsey County jail population has been reduced by 54 percent since start of pandemic
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ramsey County has reduced its jail population drop by more than half.
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ramsey County has reduced its jail population drop by more than half.
‘He’s won the battle’: 99-year-old WWII vet and POW camp survivor beats COVID-19
A 99-year-old WWII veteran who survived three years as a prisoner of war recently left a U.K. hospital after recovering from COVID-19.
A 99-year-old WWII veteran who survived three years as a prisoner of war recently left a U.K. hospital after recovering from COVID-19.