Minnesota utility lines stressed due to quarantine

Internet and cable companies are asking homeowners to make a call to 811 before digging into yard projects, especially important this year because of COVID-19.

Some Minnesota small businesses re-open as lawmaker calls for more

The list of essential businesses, or those exempt from the stay-at-home order, has grown, but some lawmakers say just about everyone should be allowed to be back in business.

Minnesota health commissioner criticizes claims of inflated COVID-19 death counts

The Minnesota Department of Health commissioner is pushing back on "misinformation" regarding how COVID-19 deaths are being recorded after two Minnesota state senators alleged the death counts are being inflated.

Record 16.8 million have sought US jobless aid since virus

More than 1 in 10 American workers have lost jobs amid the coronavirus, underscoring the growing damage the crisis is taking on the world’s economy.

Minneapolis park leaders again urge visitors to use social distancing

As Minnesota's stay at home order is extended, the Minneapolis park board is once again urging visitors to obey social distancing at parks amid the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 in Wisconsin: Death total rises to 111

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services now says 111 people have died from COVID-19 statewide, marking the first time the death total has eclipsed 100. 

Data suggests coronavirus disproportionately impacts black, Latino communities

Several states are starting to see an alarming trend that indicates Hispanic and African American communities are hit disproportionately hard by the coronavirus outbreak.

Wisconsin governor orders several state parks, forests and recreation areas closed

Citing unprecedented crowds, litter and vandalism, Gov. Tony Evers ordered the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to close 40 state parks, forests and recreation areas to protect the health and safety of visitors amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Minnesota sees 11 more COVID-19 deaths, largest one-day spike to date

Minnesota saw its biggest one-day spike in COVID-19 deaths Thursday, with 11 more deaths attributed to the virus, bringing the total number of deaths in the state to 50.  

Model's best-case scenario predicts 6,000 COVID-19 deaths in Minnesota

As Minnesota state officials adapt to respond to the novel coronavirus pandemic in real-time, scientific models projecting the impact on the state are changing as well.

Who can return to work under Minnesota's revised stay-at-home order?

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced an extension of the stay-at-home order Wednesday, April 8, with new exemptions for certain industries. The extended order will go through May 4. The statewide bar, restaurant and school closures are matched up to the stay-at-home extension, so they will all remain closed until May 4.

Gov. Walz extends Minnesota's stay-at-home order to May 4, includes exemptions

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz extended his stay-at-home order through May 4, forcing thousands of businesses to remain closed for three additional weeks as state health officials warned that the peak of the coronavirus pandemic was soon to hit.

Parenting in the age of the coronavirus: tips to managing stress at home
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With all of us spending more time at home with the family, odds are there are good moments and maybe a few rough ones. The stress and anxiety of being isolated can cause some chaos in families. CEO of Little Newtons Early Education Centers Alise McGregor joined the Buzz with ways to manage stress and work with your kids through this unsettling time.

USNS Mercy hospital ship crewmember tests positive for COVID-19

A medical treatment facility crewmember aboard the USNS Mercy hospital ship has tested positive for COVID-19, Public Affairs Officer Lt. Joseph Pfaff confirmed Wednesday.