COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 3,068 confirmed cases, 128 deaths
There are now more than 3,000 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, according to an update Friday from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
There are now more than 3,000 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, according to an update Friday from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Washington COVID-19 model based on different assumptions
Minnesota officials have been under pressure to explain why the model the state is relying on for the spread of COVID-19 differs so dramatically from one developed by the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington.
Minnesota officials have been under pressure to explain why the model the state is relying on for the spread of COVID-19 differs so dramatically from one developed by the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington.
‘This little light of mine’: Harlem neighbors sing from doorsteps in support of health care workers
A group of neighbors in New York City’s Harlem raised their voices in unison to praise health care workers on the front lines of fighting the COVID-19 outbreak.
A group of neighbors in New York City’s Harlem raised their voices in unison to praise health care workers on the front lines of fighting the COVID-19 outbreak.
Majority Leader Gazelka opposes Gov. Walz extension of Minnesota's stay-at-home extension: 'We have to get on with our lives'
Minnesota’s top ranking GOP leader is against the governor’s stay-at-home order, saying, “We have to get on with our lives.”
Minnesota’s top ranking GOP leader is against the governor’s stay-at-home order, saying, “We have to get on with our lives.”
State Farm, Progressive to return up to $2 billion to policyholders amid coronavirus pandemic
On average, State Farm says auto customers can expect to receive a credit of about 25 percent of premium for the time period March 20 through May 31.
On average, State Farm says auto customers can expect to receive a credit of about 25 percent of premium for the time period March 20 through May 31.
Minnesota's coronavirus death projections are much higher than others. Why?
The nation's top infectious disease official, Dr. Anthony Fauci, cut his projection of the U.S. coronavirus death total by half, crediting social distancing. Fauci's new prediction -- that 60,000 Americans would die -- was dramatically different than the numbers Minnesota's health commissioner and governor are using.
The nation's top infectious disease official, Dr. Anthony Fauci, cut his projection of the U.S. coronavirus death total by half, crediting social distancing. Fauci's new prediction -- that 60,000 Americans would die -- was dramatically different than the numbers Minnesota's health commissioner and governor are using.
Gift giving during the pandemic: Brighten someone's day while supporting Minnesota small business
Many local shops are closed, but they'd still love your support. The gift experts at Minny & Paul are out with new "Stay Home" gift sets designed to put a smile on someone's face, all while supporting local, small business. Founder Laura Roos joined the Buzz to chat about their new options.
Many local shops are closed, but they'd still love your support. The gift experts at Minny & Paul are out with new "Stay Home" gift sets designed to put a smile on someone's face, all while supporting local, small business. Founder Laura Roos joined the Buzz to chat about their new options.
Disney releases recipe for its famous frozen Dole Whip pineapple treat
Throughout the quarantine, Disney Parks has been releasing recipes for some of its signature treats like churros on its official Disney Parks blog.
Throughout the quarantine, Disney Parks has been releasing recipes for some of its signature treats like churros on its official Disney Parks blog.
Coronavirus lockdown results in 30 percent air pollution drop in northeastern US, NASA says
NASA satellite data has shown a 30 percent reduction in atmospheric nitrogen dioxide pollution in the northeastern U.S. during the coronavirus lockdown.
NASA satellite data has shown a 30 percent reduction in atmospheric nitrogen dioxide pollution in the northeastern U.S. during the coronavirus lockdown.
#LightItBlue: Twin Cities landmarks go blue for healthcare workers, first responders
Some Twin Cities landmarks will be illuminated in blue Thursday night to honor healthcare professionals and first responders working on the COVID-19 crisis.
Some Twin Cities landmarks will be illuminated in blue Thursday night to honor healthcare professionals and first responders working on the COVID-19 crisis.
Social distancing may be here to stay
Some experts in California believe data shows the state is getting closer to flattening the curve, but flattening the curve could mean social distancing for months longer.
Some experts in California believe data shows the state is getting closer to flattening the curve, but flattening the curve could mean social distancing for months longer.
Jeep club rolls deep to cheer up Minnesotans during pandemic
We've seen a lot of drive-by celebrations for birthdays, anniversaries and support.
We've seen a lot of drive-by celebrations for birthdays, anniversaries and support.
Why are black Americans disproportionately affected by COVID-19?
Health professionals are very worried about the access to care for people of color as well as how they are treated by health care workers as COVID-19 cases increase in Minnesota.
Health professionals are very worried about the access to care for people of color as well as how they are treated by health care workers as COVID-19 cases increase in Minnesota.
Mayo Clinic says COVID-19 cases have been steady but not yet overwhelming
We know that hospitals have been on the frontlines of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
We know that hospitals have been on the frontlines of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
Traffic down statewide, but more deaths on the roads
Traffic is down about 50 percent across Minnesota while more people stay home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Traffic deaths, however, are up this year compared to the last few years.
Traffic is down about 50 percent across Minnesota while more people stay home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Traffic deaths, however, are up this year compared to the last few years.
CDC extends COVID-19 no-sail order as nearly 100 cruise ships remain at sea off US coasts
As the COVID-19 death toll continues to rise, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced an extension of a no-sail order originally issued March 14 for all cruise ships.
As the COVID-19 death toll continues to rise, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced an extension of a no-sail order originally issued March 14 for all cruise ships.
Positive Moments: Photos, videos that made us smile on April 9
Do you have a cute sing along, a funny distance learning moment or something else positive to share right now?
Do you have a cute sing along, a funny distance learning moment or something else positive to share right now?
Minnesota tourism takes a hit amid stay-at-home order
In week two of a statewide stay-at-home order, Minnesota’s tourism industry is reeling.
In week two of a statewide stay-at-home order, Minnesota’s tourism industry is reeling.
Schools struggle to find hotspots for Minnesota students without internet access
The largest school district in the state faces a big challenge when it comes to distance learning, and that’s getting internet to all 38,000 students. Prior to the COVID19 pandemic about a thousand students did not have online access at home.
The largest school district in the state faces a big challenge when it comes to distance learning, and that’s getting internet to all 38,000 students. Prior to the COVID19 pandemic about a thousand students did not have online access at home.
Empty animal kennels at animal shelter a welcome sight amid COVID-19 pandemic
Some PAW-sitive news to report. Staff at the Riverside County Animal Services adoption center gleefully showed off their empty facility -- a welcome sight amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some PAW-sitive news to report. Staff at the Riverside County Animal Services adoption center gleefully showed off their empty facility -- a welcome sight amid the COVID-19 pandemic.