Minnesota National Guard delivers 81K masks, other protective gear to MDH warehouse
Over the weekend Governor Tim Walz authorized the Minnesota National Guard and gave them their first assignment. Here’s what the guard’s Joint Chief of Staff says the guard will and won’t be doing to help during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Over the weekend Governor Tim Walz authorized the Minnesota National Guard and gave them their first assignment. Here’s what the guard’s Joint Chief of Staff says the guard will and won’t be doing to help during the Coronavirus pandemic.
'I have no income': Amid closures, self-employed nail salon worker calls for relief
For 33 years, Pam Black has made her living doing manicures and pedicures for a loyal list of customers, but now her nail table is empty.
For 33 years, Pam Black has made her living doing manicures and pedicures for a loyal list of customers, but now her nail table is empty.
How Minnesota emergency crews are adapting response amid the pandemic
The novel coronavirus pandemic is changing the way some frontline emergency workers are doing their job in the name of health and safety.
The novel coronavirus pandemic is changing the way some frontline emergency workers are doing their job in the name of health and safety.
Anheuser-Busch says it will begin producing hand sanitizer to curb COVID-19 shortages
Anheuser-Busch has announced that it will be producing hand sanitizer.
Anheuser-Busch has announced that it will be producing hand sanitizer.
Blood donors needed, but advised to make appointments first
The American Red Cross is getting an overwhelming response to its initial call for blood donations.
The American Red Cross is getting an overwhelming response to its initial call for blood donations.
Asymptomatic individuals may be rapidly spreading COVID-19, according to researchers
Unconfirmed, aymptomatic cases that may be the cause for the continuing surge in COVID-19 infections, according to health officials.
Unconfirmed, aymptomatic cases that may be the cause for the continuing surge in COVID-19 infections, according to health officials.
Wisconsin governor orders non-essential businesses to close
Gov. Tony Evers said Monday he will order the closure of all non-essential businesses starting Tuesday, and is urging people to stay at home to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus that has killed four people in the state and infected nearly 400.
Gov. Tony Evers said Monday he will order the closure of all non-essential businesses starting Tuesday, and is urging people to stay at home to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus that has killed four people in the state and infected nearly 400.
Minnesota governor suspends evictions during peacetime emergency amid COVID-19 pandemic
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has ordered a moratorium on evictions amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has ordered a moratorium on evictions amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Walz extends hold to include non-essential veterinary procedures
Non-essential veterinary procedures and services in Minnesota will also be postponed after Governor Tim Walz issued an order to clarify his decision last week to postpone elective surgeries.
Non-essential veterinary procedures and services in Minnesota will also be postponed after Governor Tim Walz issued an order to clarify his decision last week to postpone elective surgeries.
Minnesota couple gets engaged during surprise video chat with friends
A Minnesota couple believes it is the first to be engaged over Zoom video chat.
A Minnesota couple believes it is the first to be engaged over Zoom video chat.
Trump signs order prohibiting medical supply hoarding, says FEMA distributing millions of masks
The president announced the latest developments on Monday.
The president announced the latest developments on Monday.
Over 1.5 billion globally told to stay home to avoid spreading coronavirus
Warning that the outbreak continues to accelerate, the head of the World Health Organization called on countries to take strong, coordinated action.
Warning that the outbreak continues to accelerate, the head of the World Health Organization called on countries to take strong, coordinated action.
Metro Transit to reduce service by about 40% due to COVID-19
Metro Transit will be adjusting its service in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota.
Metro Transit will be adjusting its service in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota.
Neighbors celebrate 4-year-old's birthday with parade after coronavirus cancels party
After a Becker, Minnesota girl’s 4th birthday party was canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak, neighbors put on a parade Saturday to help her celebrate instead.
After a Becker, Minnesota girl’s 4th birthday party was canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak, neighbors put on a parade Saturday to help her celebrate instead.
Minnesota tax deadline moved to July 15 per governor's order
Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday that Minnesota will move the tax deadline to from April 15 to July 15 to align with the new federal deadline amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday that Minnesota will move the tax deadline to from April 15 to July 15 to align with the new federal deadline amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
HealthPartners employees petition for more protective equipment, better leave and hazard pay
HealthPartners employees are calling on the healthcare company to give them more protective equipment, expand their paid leave and provide them hazard pay during the COVID-19 crisis.
HealthPartners employees are calling on the healthcare company to give them more protective equipment, expand their paid leave and provide them hazard pay during the COVID-19 crisis.
No known cases of health care workers infected with COVID-19 by patients, Minnesota heath commissioner says
There are known cases of health care workers in Minnesota who have been infected with the novel coronavirus from patients, Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said Monday.
There are known cases of health care workers in Minnesota who have been infected with the novel coronavirus from patients, Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said Monday.
156 MSP Airport food service employees laid off due to COVID-19 impact
A company that manages restaurants at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has laid off 156 permanent employees, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
A company that manages restaurants at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has laid off 156 permanent employees, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
Gov. Walz issues executive order to create small business emergency loan program
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a series of executive orders Monday to help curb COVID-19’s spread through the state and mitigate its effects on the economy.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a series of executive orders Monday to help curb COVID-19’s spread through the state and mitigate its effects on the economy.
Sen. Rand Paul kept working for 6 days after virus test
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul was tested a week ago for the novel coronavirus, but continued working at the Capitol because he “felt that it was highly unlikely” he was sick since had no symptoms of the illness, he said Monday.
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul was tested a week ago for the novel coronavirus, but continued working at the Capitol because he “felt that it was highly unlikely” he was sick since had no symptoms of the illness, he said Monday.