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.
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.
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.
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.
Girl uses fishing rod to deliver birthday gift to friend amid COVID-19 pandemic
A teenage girl reeled in some birthday love amid the pandemic.
A teenage girl reeled in some birthday love amid the pandemic.
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.
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.
Minneapolis Animal Control sees spike in dog bites over last month
Minneapolis Animal Care and Control says it saw an 87 percent spike in dog bite reports last month.
Minneapolis Animal Care and Control says it saw an 87 percent spike in dog bite reports last month.
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.
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.
FDA issues warning to church selling ‘powerful bleaching agent’ as a remedy for coronavirus
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning for a church selling chlorine dioxide products claiming to be used to treat COVID-19.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning for a church selling chlorine dioxide products claiming to be used to treat COVID-19.
Stay at home: These states have issued orders for residents not to go out amid COVID-19 pandemic
Across the country, states are implementing stay at home orders in efforts to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Across the country, states are implementing stay at home orders in efforts to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus.
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.
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.
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.
Travelers are owed refunds for canceled flights, Department of Transportation says
The Department of Transportation issued an enforcement notice for airlines to give refunds to travelers whose flights were canceled due to COVID-19.
The Department of Transportation issued an enforcement notice for airlines to give refunds to travelers whose flights were canceled due to COVID-19.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.