University of Minnesota faces potential $315 million loss due to COVID-19 pandemic
University of Minnesota leaders say the COVID-19 pandemic could cost the university $315 million.
University of Minnesota leaders say the COVID-19 pandemic could cost the university $315 million.
Voters head to polls for Wisconsin primary election despite coronavirus concerns
Despite concerns over coronavirus and an executive order by Governor Tony Evers, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled the polls must open Tuesday for primary voting.
Despite concerns over coronavirus and an executive order by Governor Tony Evers, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled the polls must open Tuesday for primary voting.
Minnesota hits 1,069 COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 34 deaths now attributed to virus
Minnesota reported 83 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 1,069, although health officials say that number is still an undercount due to lack of widespread testing. There have now been 34 deaths attributed to the virus.
Minnesota reported 83 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 1,069, although health officials say that number is still an undercount due to lack of widespread testing. There have now been 34 deaths attributed to the virus.
'He was by himself the whole time': Minnesota family describes losing loved one to pandemic
Tina Kent doesn’t think she has any more tears to cry after losing her brother Josh Pearson to a presumed COVID-19 case over the weekend.
Tina Kent doesn’t think she has any more tears to cry after losing her brother Josh Pearson to a presumed COVID-19 case over the weekend.
City of Shorewood, Minn. offers phone line for residents who need services, or just want to talk
The city of Shorewood has opened up its phone lines to people who need help grocery shopping or who just need someone to talk to.
The city of Shorewood has opened up its phone lines to people who need help grocery shopping or who just need someone to talk to.
Minnesota nonprofit launches to connect volunteers with those vulnerable to COVID-19
A new nonprofit is aiming to provide relief to those most at risk of contracting COVID-19.
A new nonprofit is aiming to provide relief to those most at risk of contracting COVID-19.
Minnesota driver's education classes get approval to go online during pandemic
When Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued the stay-at-home order, classes stopped but then eventually started again online. However, that didn’t happen for driver’s education. Those classes were on hold - until now.
When Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued the stay-at-home order, classes stopped but then eventually started again online. However, that didn’t happen for driver’s education. Those classes were on hold - until now.
No shopping, just donating: Mall of America hosts blood drives
One of the dire consequences of the stay-at-home order is its effect on the blood supply. Blood drives set for schools and other organizations had to cancel, but the Red Cross and the Mall of America got a little creative.
One of the dire consequences of the stay-at-home order is its effect on the blood supply. Blood drives set for schools and other organizations had to cancel, but the Red Cross and the Mall of America got a little creative.
Sick people avoid ERs, due to fears of COVID-19
People who need urgent medical care are not going to emergency rooms because they are afraid they will contract COVID-19, resulting in worsening conditions
People who need urgent medical care are not going to emergency rooms because they are afraid they will contract COVID-19, resulting in worsening conditions
Minnesota Secretary of State seeks 2020 election changes amid pandemic
The Minnesota Secretary of State will be introducing a bill that would allow temporary changes to conduct an election this year that allows for social distancing guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Minnesota Secretary of State will be introducing a bill that would allow temporary changes to conduct an election this year that allows for social distancing guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘It is affecting every age group’: 3D video shows extensive damage to lungs caused by COVID-19
A video released by the George Washington University Hospital showed the lungs of a 59-year-old male patient with COVID-19.
A video released by the George Washington University Hospital showed the lungs of a 59-year-old male patient with COVID-19.
#BeTheLightMN: Minnesota schools light up empty stadiums for class of 2020
Nearly 250 Minnesota schools turned on the lights at their football stadiums Monday night to honor the class of 2020, which may not have a spring activities season due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Nearly 250 Minnesota schools turned on the lights at their football stadiums Monday night to honor the class of 2020, which may not have a spring activities season due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
President Trump approves Minnesota disaster declaration due to pandemic
President Donald Trump has approved disaster declaration in Minnesota due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
President Donald Trump has approved disaster declaration in Minnesota due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hackers' new target during pandemic: video conference calls
As tens of millions of people turn to video conferencing to stay connected during the coronavirus pandemic, many have reported uninvited guests.
As tens of millions of people turn to video conferencing to stay connected during the coronavirus pandemic, many have reported uninvited guests.
Stocks give up gains on oil's sharp reversal
The S&P 500, which was close to exiting its bear market, ended the session modestly lower.
The S&P 500, which was close to exiting its bear market, ended the session modestly lower.
Minnesota governor stresses no large gatherings as Easter, Passover approach
Upcoming religious holidays, like Easter and Passover, will look different this year under Minnesota's stay-at-home order and social distancing guidelines due to COVID-19.
Upcoming religious holidays, like Easter and Passover, will look different this year under Minnesota's stay-at-home order and social distancing guidelines due to COVID-19.
University of Minnesota researchers unveil first-of-its-kind national COVID-19 hospitalization tracker
Researchers at the University of Minnesota unveiled a state-by-state COVID-19 hospitalization tracker Tuesday that analyzes hospital bed and ICU capacity from 37 participating states.
Researchers at the University of Minnesota unveiled a state-by-state COVID-19 hospitalization tracker Tuesday that analyzes hospital bed and ICU capacity from 37 participating states.
Hotlines, helplines to help Minnesotans navigate the COVID-19 pandemic
The State of Minnesota has created several hotlines and helplines to help Minnesotans navigate life amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The State of Minnesota has created several hotlines and helplines to help Minnesotans navigate life amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Should kids advance to the next grade following return to school?
Online distance learning is in full swing for students across the country and across the Washington, D.C. area and so is a debate about whether or not students should move up to the next grade level following the coronavirus pandemic— especially elementary school students.
Online distance learning is in full swing for students across the country and across the Washington, D.C. area and so is a debate about whether or not students should move up to the next grade level following the coronavirus pandemic— especially elementary school students.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 29% of confirmed patients have been hospitalized
Nearly 30 percent of postive COVID-19 patients in Wisconsin have been hospitalized as of Tuesday, according to state health data.
Nearly 30 percent of postive COVID-19 patients in Wisconsin have been hospitalized as of Tuesday, according to state health data.