Mayo Clinic helping fast-track COVID-19 immunity test and treatment
The Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota are part of a nationwide effort to begin using old-school medicine to treat this modern pandemic.
The Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota are part of a nationwide effort to begin using old-school medicine to treat this modern pandemic.
Medtronic makes ventilator design specifications public to help increase manufacturing worldwide
Medtronic has made the design specifications for its ventilator public in an effort to increase ventilator manufacturing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Medtronic has made the design specifications for its ventilator public in an effort to increase ventilator manufacturing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
'RVs for MDs' lends a place to stay for health care workers
It’s a match-making Facebook page born out of necessity. RVs, 5th wheels, trailers, even a furnished home, all made available for doctors and nurses who don’t want to risk bringing the coronavirus home with them.
It’s a match-making Facebook page born out of necessity. RVs, 5th wheels, trailers, even a furnished home, all made available for doctors and nurses who don’t want to risk bringing the coronavirus home with them.
Stressed? Experts share strategies for mental well-being amid pandemic
If your stress levels are up right now, you’re certainly not alone. Health concerns, stay at home orders, financial struggles – the list can go on.
If your stress levels are up right now, you’re certainly not alone. Health concerns, stay at home orders, financial struggles – the list can go on.
NYC coronavirus deaths jump to 1,096; statewide toll 1,550
The number of deaths in New York from the coronavirus outbreak has climbed quickly.
The number of deaths in New York from the coronavirus outbreak has climbed quickly.
Busy lakes challenge Minnesotans practicing social distancing
Governor Walz says social distancing is the most important way to buy more time in the fight against the spread of COVID-19. But, many Minnesotans are still seeing some crowded areas, especially around lakes.
Governor Walz says social distancing is the most important way to buy more time in the fight against the spread of COVID-19. But, many Minnesotans are still seeing some crowded areas, especially around lakes.
Minnesota officials assessing makeshift medical care sites across the state
With places like U.S. Bank Stadium sitting empty, the building is a potential place to set up hospital and clinic overflow as our health care system prepares for a surge of COVID-19 cases.
With places like U.S. Bank Stadium sitting empty, the building is a potential place to set up hospital and clinic overflow as our health care system prepares for a surge of COVID-19 cases.
With rent, mortgage payments due on the 1st, experts offer recommendations for those who can't pay
Rent and mortgage payments are due Wednesday for many across the state, but as more and more people lose their jobs and file for unemployment, coming up with that cash right now may not be possible.
Rent and mortgage payments are due Wednesday for many across the state, but as more and more people lose their jobs and file for unemployment, coming up with that cash right now may not be possible.
US death toll from COVID-19 eclipses China's official count
The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus climbed past 3,500 Tuesday, eclipsing China's official count.
The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus climbed past 3,500 Tuesday, eclipsing China's official count.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Twin Cities offering free weekly meal packages for families during school closures
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities will begin offering free weekly meal packages to families this week to help kids and families who may be experiencing food insecurities due to work disruptions and school closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities will begin offering free weekly meal packages to families this week to help kids and families who may be experiencing food insecurities due to work disruptions and school closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Spending more time at home may not be what's best for your pet
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are spending more time at home, including working from home. And while spending time at home means lots of quality time with your pets, that might not always be a good thing.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are spending more time at home, including working from home. And while spending time at home means lots of quality time with your pets, that might not always be a good thing.
4-month-old child is Minnesota's youngest COVID-19 case
Twelve people in Minnesota have now died from the coronavirus virus as the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state surpasses 600. Health officials say that number is still an undercount, however, due to lack of testing.
Twelve people in Minnesota have now died from the coronavirus virus as the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state surpasses 600. Health officials say that number is still an undercount, however, due to lack of testing.
Trump: 'Very painful 2 weeks' ahead as White House projects 100K to 240K total US deaths from COVID-19
The president remarked on the developments on Tuesday.
The president remarked on the developments on Tuesday.
3M looks to double N95 respirator global production to 2 billion a year
3M is looking to double its current production of N95 respirators again to output 2 billion masks globally within the next 12 months, according to an update from 3M Chairman and CEO Mike Roman.
3M is looking to double its current production of N95 respirators again to output 2 billion masks globally within the next 12 months, according to an update from 3M Chairman and CEO Mike Roman.
iHeart Living Room Concert raises nearly $8 million to aid in fight against COVID-19
The remote concert was hosted by Elton John and featured star-studded performances.
The remote concert was hosted by Elton John and featured star-studded performances.
Minnesota Dept. of Education cancels MCA tests for 2019-20 school year
With schools closed and students participating in distancing learning until at least May due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Minnesota Department of Education has officially canceled the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments, also known as the MCA tests, for the 2019-20 school year.
With schools closed and students participating in distancing learning until at least May due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Minnesota Department of Education has officially canceled the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments, also known as the MCA tests, for the 2019-20 school year.
Wisconsin governor requests presidential disaster declaration in response to COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Tuesday, March 31, requesting that President Donald Trump issue a major disaster declaration for the entire state of Wisconsin, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Tuesday, March 31, requesting that President Donald Trump issue a major disaster declaration for the entire state of Wisconsin, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘I burst into tears’: State trooper gives cardiologist N95 masks instead of speeding ticket
“This complete stranger... shared his precious masks with me, without my even asking,” Sarosh Ashraf Janjua wrote on Facebook.
“This complete stranger... shared his precious masks with me, without my even asking,” Sarosh Ashraf Janjua wrote on Facebook.
Grandma's Marathon canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic
The 2020 Grandma's Marathon has officially been canceled due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 2020 Grandma's Marathon has officially been canceled due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some Minnesota families won't get $500 stimulus checks for children
Minnesota families will not get $500 stimulus checks for dependent children over the age of 16, something that U.S. Rep. Angie Craig says is "a real problem" that Congress needs to address.
Minnesota families will not get $500 stimulus checks for dependent children over the age of 16, something that U.S. Rep. Angie Craig says is "a real problem" that Congress needs to address.