Coronavirus pandemic: How to apply for unemployment in Minnesota
In just the past 11 days, more than 200,000 Minnesotans have filed for unemployment benefits, which is more than the total for all of last year.
In just the past 11 days, more than 200,000 Minnesotans have filed for unemployment benefits, which is more than the total for all of last year.
COVID-19 clinical trials at University of Minnesota, study participants needed
Medical researchers at the University of Minnesota are in the fast lane testing existing drugs that could help people who are exposed or get infected with the COVID-19 virus.
Medical researchers at the University of Minnesota are in the fast lane testing existing drugs that could help people who are exposed or get infected with the COVID-19 virus.
2 new COVID-19 deaths in Minnesota were long-term care patients
Gov. Walz said the two new death from COVID-19 in Minnesota that were reported on Friday were patients at long-term care facilities.
Gov. Walz said the two new death from COVID-19 in Minnesota that were reported on Friday were patients at long-term care facilities.
DVS offices in Minnesota to close amid stay-at-home order
All Department of Vehicle Services exam stations, deputy registrar and driver’s license agent offices in Minnesota will be closed for the next two weeks as part of Governor Tim Walz’s stay-at-home order, according to the Department of Public Safety.
All Department of Vehicle Services exam stations, deputy registrar and driver’s license agent offices in Minnesota will be closed for the next two weeks as part of Governor Tim Walz’s stay-at-home order, according to the Department of Public Safety.
Minneapolis restaurants owner under investigation after reports of withheld wages
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is calling on the owner of six Minneapolis restaurants to provide records to his office after reports that she withheld wages from recently laid-off staff amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is calling on the owner of six Minneapolis restaurants to provide records to his office after reports that she withheld wages from recently laid-off staff amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
DOJ says anyone who intentionally spreads COVID-19 could face terror charges
Anyone caught intentionally spreading the novel coronavirus could face terrorism charges, according to a memo released by the department on Tuesday.
Anyone caught intentionally spreading the novel coronavirus could face terrorism charges, according to a memo released by the department on Tuesday.
Popular North Shore hiking trail advises hikers to 'hike in place' amid COVID-19 pandemic
One of Minnesota’s most popular hiking trails is advising would-be hikers to “hike in place” amid the COVID-19 pandemic to avoid spread the virus in the small communities on the state’s North Shore.
One of Minnesota’s most popular hiking trails is advising would-be hikers to “hike in place” amid the COVID-19 pandemic to avoid spread the virus in the small communities on the state’s North Shore.
St. Paul police sergeant tests positive for COVID-19 after taking trip
A St. Paul police sergeant has tested positive for the novel coronavirus after returning home from a trip, according to the St. Paul Police Department.
A St. Paul police sergeant has tested positive for the novel coronavirus after returning home from a trip, according to the St. Paul Police Department.
Trump signs $2.2T stimulus after swift congressional votes
The president signed the unprecedented order into law on Friday.
The president signed the unprecedented order into law on Friday.
Trump issues order in effort to force General Motors to produce ventilators under Defense Production Act
Experts say the U.S. is hundreds of thousands of breathing machines short of what it likely will need to treat a rapidly rising number of COVID-19 patients.
Experts say the U.S. is hundreds of thousands of breathing machines short of what it likely will need to treat a rapidly rising number of COVID-19 patients.
Are gun shops 'essential' businesses during a pandemic?
As the nation grapples with a pandemic that has upended daily life, some gun rights advocates are concerned about an erosion of Second Amendment rights.
As the nation grapples with a pandemic that has upended daily life, some gun rights advocates are concerned about an erosion of Second Amendment rights.
4 passengers on Holland America Line cruise ship confirmed dead from COVID-19
A Dutch cruise liner announced the death of four of its passengers Friday who apparently contracted COVID-19 aboard the ship.
A Dutch cruise liner announced the death of four of its passengers Friday who apparently contracted COVID-19 aboard the ship.
Barbershop quartet from 'The Music Man' performs song reminding people to wash their hands
The Chanhassen Dinner Theatres production of “The Music Man” is currently on hold to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the show’s barbershop quartet is still singing.
The Chanhassen Dinner Theatres production of “The Music Man” is currently on hold to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the show’s barbershop quartet is still singing.
Kristen Bell hosts Nickelodeon pandemic special for kids
Kristen Bell is hosting a Nickelodeon special with a “kid’s-eye view” of the coronavirus pandemic to address youngsters' concerns and help families weather the crisis, the channel said Friday.
Kristen Bell is hosting a Nickelodeon special with a “kid’s-eye view” of the coronavirus pandemic to address youngsters' concerns and help families weather the crisis, the channel said Friday.
Italy is 2nd country to surpass China's coronavirus case total
The country now has 86,498 cases, surpassing China to record the grim distinction of the second-most infections in the world, behind the U.S.
The country now has 86,498 cases, surpassing China to record the grim distinction of the second-most infections in the world, behind the U.S.
California community howls to stay connected in quarantine
Community spirit has emerged in nations hard-hit by COVID-19.
Community spirit has emerged in nations hard-hit by COVID-19.
7-year-old reads to his grandmother over video chat amid coronavirus lockdown
A 7-year-old named Skyler reads to his grandma each day as part of his new homeschool routine amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
A 7-year-old named Skyler reads to his grandma each day as part of his new homeschool routine amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Funeral homes asked to postpone services for duration of Minnesota's stay-at-home order
With Gov. Tim Walz’s stay-at-home order set to go into effect Friday night, the Minnesota Department of Health is advising funeral homes to postpone funerals and other arrangements for at least the next two weeks to comply with the order and help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
With Gov. Tim Walz’s stay-at-home order set to go into effect Friday night, the Minnesota Department of Health is advising funeral homes to postpone funerals and other arrangements for at least the next two weeks to comply with the order and help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Pregnant woman with COVID-19 urges people to stay inside in harrowing video
An expecting mother shared a harrowing warning, urging people to stay inside amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
An expecting mother shared a harrowing warning, urging people to stay inside amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minneapolis closing some roads to cars to help pedestrians maintain social distance
To help people practice social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board will be closing down two sections of the parkways that run along the Mississippi River Friday to allow runners and walkers more space to spread out and maintain 6 feet of distance between each other.
To help people practice social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board will be closing down two sections of the parkways that run along the Mississippi River Friday to allow runners and walkers more space to spread out and maintain 6 feet of distance between each other.