Minnesota does not have enough PPE for infection peak, Walz says

Governor Tim Walz says the pressure is on to get more equipment for health care workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 crisis as the country faces a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Minnesota up to 576 confirmed COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths as of Monday

Minnesota reported 73 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 Monday, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 576, although health officials say this number is still an undercount due to lack of testing. 

Minnesota assigns unemployment application dates by Social Security number

Facing more applications than ever before due to mass layoffs caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Minnesota officials over the weekend changed the process to apply for unemployment benefits. 

How would overwhelmed hospitals decide who to treat first?

Health care workers are dreading the prospect of dire scenarios as U.S. hospitals brace for a looming surge in patients who need breathing machines.

St. Joseph's Hospital staff write encouraging messages on windows

It's a trying time for health care workers, but staff at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul are sharing messages of positivity amid the COVID-19 crisis.

Minnesota students, educators see some 'glitches' on first day of distance learning

Many students started distance learning in kitchens and living rooms across Minnesota Monday, but absent the typical classroom environment, some faced complications.

How well are Minnesotans following the stay at home order?

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, several states have issued stay at home orders and urged residents to maintain social distancing guidelines.

Stocks jump building on best week since 1938

Monday’s advance comes after President Trump on Sunday evening announced the extension of social distancing guidelines through at least April 30.

One More Thing: Farmers worry about coronavirus ahead of spring planting 

The running joke among Minnesota farmers is that they’re already pretty good at social distancing. But with Spring planting about three weeks away, even the most independent-minded farmers are genuinely worried.

Ford, GE Healthcare to produce 50,000 ventilators by July 4

Ford announced Monday it will build 50,000 ventilators in the next 100 days to help the U.S. reach its goal of building 100,000 ventilators by July 4.

Wuhan study: Between 3 and 10% of recovered COVID-19 patients tested positive again

Up to 10% of recovered COVID-19 patients studied in Wuhan have tested positive for the coronavirus a second time. But the small sample size shouldn’t be used to make sweeping judgments about the disease, experts warn.

1 in 5 COVID-19 cases in Minnesota are health care workers, MDH says

Of the state’s 503 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, 133 are health care workers, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.