Health experts warn coronavirus could spread rapidly at prisons
Health experts say America's prisons and jails are a potential epicenter for the growing pandemic.
Health experts say America's prisons and jails are a potential epicenter for the growing pandemic.
Funeral homes offer virtual services during COVID-19 pandemic
All the CDC guidelines that are in place are to keep us safe during the coronavirus pandemic, unfortunately, mean staying apart even if your loved one has passed away.
All the CDC guidelines that are in place are to keep us safe during the coronavirus pandemic, unfortunately, mean staying apart even if your loved one has passed away.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signs $330 million COVID-19 relief bill
Saturday morning, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a bill to allocate $330 million in COVID-19 aid in Minnesota, bringing the state’s total response to more than $550 million to manage the COVID-19 pandemic.
Saturday morning, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a bill to allocate $330 million in COVID-19 aid in Minnesota, bringing the state’s total response to more than $550 million to manage the COVID-19 pandemic.
101-year-old man recovers from coronavirus, reports say
The man, known only to the public as Mr. P, was admitted to a hospital in Rimini after coming down with the virus.
The man, known only to the public as Mr. P, was admitted to a hospital in Rimini after coming down with the virus.
Minneapolis police chief: Penalties will be 'last resort' for stay-at-home order violations
Minneapolis city leaders say police will focus first on education and outreach, not arrests, when it comes to violations of Gov. Tim Walz’s stay-at-home order, which goes into effect Friday night.
Minneapolis city leaders say police will focus first on education and outreach, not arrests, when it comes to violations of Gov. Tim Walz’s stay-at-home order, which goes into effect Friday night.
FDA clears rapid test that can detect coronavirus in 5 minutes
The company said it would launch the test next week to select health care facilities that deliver urgent care.
The company said it would launch the test next week to select health care facilities that deliver urgent care.
Love Your Melon donates 50,000 masks to children's hospitals amid COVID-19 pandemic
Love Your Melon, a Minnesota-based company that creates hats for children battling cancer, is now making fabric face masks to help patients and their families stay protected from COVID-19.
Love Your Melon, a Minnesota-based company that creates hats for children battling cancer, is now making fabric face masks to help patients and their families stay protected from COVID-19.
Retired military called upon for potential response to pandemic
The U.S. Army this week began reaching out to retired officers and soldiers who might be willing to assist with the COVID-19 pandemic response should their skills and expertise be required.
The U.S. Army this week began reaching out to retired officers and soldiers who might be willing to assist with the COVID-19 pandemic response should their skills and expertise be required.
'Do not call 911 if you think you have COVID-19,' Hennepin County first responders urge
Law enforcement agencies in Hennepin County are telling residents not to call 911 if they think they have the coronavirus as many agencies are already seeing a rise in 911 medical calls related to COVID-19.
Law enforcement agencies in Hennepin County are telling residents not to call 911 if they think they have the coronavirus as many agencies are already seeing a rise in 911 medical calls related to COVID-19.
Colorado shelter sees every animal get adopted during COVID-19 outbreak
“We are so grateful to our community for rising up and helping us get so many pets into wonderful homes.”
“We are so grateful to our community for rising up and helping us get so many pets into wonderful homes.”
Developing the Minnesota COVID model
Governor Tim Walz's stay at home order was based on modeling of what could happen with the coronavirus here in Minnesota.
Governor Tim Walz's stay at home order was based on modeling of what could happen with the coronavirus here in Minnesota.
Archbishop Hebda blesses St. Paul amid coronavirus pandemic
Archbishop Bernard Hebda blessed the city of St. Paul early Friday evening, just hours before the state’s stay-at-home order went into effect.
Archbishop Bernard Hebda blessed the city of St. Paul early Friday evening, just hours before the state’s stay-at-home order went into effect.
Minnesota nurses call on hospitals to unify safety measures as coronavirus pandemic worsens
The men and women on the frontlines of the coronavirus outbreak not only have the health and safety of their patients to worry about, but also themselves and their families.
The men and women on the frontlines of the coronavirus outbreak not only have the health and safety of their patients to worry about, but also themselves and their families.
Minnesota church gives families isolation break with makeshift drive-in theater
While movie theaters are among the many gathering places closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, one church in Coon Rapids is bringing back an old-school way of seeing the latest blockbuster.
While movie theaters are among the many gathering places closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, one church in Coon Rapids is bringing back an old-school way of seeing the latest blockbuster.
Amazon delivery driver caught on video spitting on package
An Amazon delivery driver was caught on video appearing to spit on his hand and wiping it on a package delivered to a resident's door in Hancock Park.
An Amazon delivery driver was caught on video appearing to spit on his hand and wiping it on a package delivered to a resident's door in Hancock Park.
Couple recreates final dance scene from ‘Dirty Dancing’ while in COVID-19 isolation
Self-isolation amid the COVID-19 pandemic has given people plenty of time to show off their previously unused skills
Self-isolation amid the COVID-19 pandemic has given people plenty of time to show off their previously unused skills
Minnesota couple stuck on Holland America cruise ship off coast of Panama
Holland America Cruises confirmed Friday that four passengers have died on board one of its ships, which is currently stuck off the coast of Panama. It’s unclear if they died from the novel coronavirus, but the cruise line has confirmed cases on the MS Zaandam cruise ship.
Holland America Cruises confirmed Friday that four passengers have died on board one of its ships, which is currently stuck off the coast of Panama. It’s unclear if they died from the novel coronavirus, but the cruise line has confirmed cases on the MS Zaandam cruise ship.
Stuck in isolation at hospital, supporters hold parade for Minnesota girl fighting cancer
The young girl whose cancer battle has been an inspiration for the Golden Gophers saw some incredible support this week while she is stuck in isolation at the hospital.
The young girl whose cancer battle has been an inspiration for the Golden Gophers saw some incredible support this week while she is stuck in isolation at the hospital.
Dow slides as $2T coronavirus aid package sails through Congress
On Thursday, Wall Street appeared to shrug off miserable news on unemployment as the S&P 500 rose 6.2 percent, bringing its three-day rally to 17.6 percent.
On Thursday, Wall Street appeared to shrug off miserable news on unemployment as the S&P 500 rose 6.2 percent, bringing its three-day rally to 17.6 percent.
People behind in child support payments may not qualify for coronavirus stimulus check
Individuals who are overdue on child support payments should not expect to receive a stimulus check according to Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley.
Individuals who are overdue on child support payments should not expect to receive a stimulus check according to Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley.