U.S. Senator Rand Paul tests positive for COVID-19

Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the first U.S. senator to test positive for coronavirus.

Sen. Rand Paul tests positive for coronavirus

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., has tested positive for coronavirus and will remain in quarantine, according to his official Twitter account.

COVID-19 cases jump to 69 in Minnesota, 1 death

UPDATE: Minnesota now has 169 cases of COVID-19, with one death reported in Ramsey County.

New York coronavirus cases jump to more than 15,000

Governor Cuomo says the number of coronavirus cases in New York has jumped to 15,166 as of Sunday morning.

How you can help Minnesota nurses and first responders

As supply becomes short, health care leaders are searching for protective equipment donations, like masks, from members of the public.

Member of Waseca, Minnesota teaching staff tests positive for COVID-19

The Waseca, Minnesota school district is notifying the community after a member of their teaching staff tested positive for COVID-19.

Cars line up to donate masks for Minnesota nurses as global demand for gear increases

Nurses and health care workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic, who are struggling to find masks, received support from members of the community on Saturday.

Minnesota governor signs order directing National Guard to help get masks for nurses

As nurses in Minnesota struggle to find protective gear, Gov. Walz is directing the Minnesota National Guard to assist in efforts to get more gear for frontline health care workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Minnesota businesses impacted by COVID-19 can now apply for loans through SBA

Minnesota businesses can now begin the application process for loans being offered through the Small Business Administration, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to have a ripple impact on the economy, federal officials announced Saturday.

Minnesota receives record 95,300 unemployment applications following COVID-19 closures

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has received a record 95,352 unemployment applications this week following the cancelation of large public gatherings and the closure of entertainment, fitness and beauty businesses and dine-in service at restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Minnesotans find creative ways to maintain positivity amid COVID-19 outbreak

Though the coronavirus outbreak has put a tremendous strain on many across the county, some residents in Minnesota are finding ways to shine a light during a dark time.

Minnesota women among people stuck on a cruise ship docked in Hawaii

The coronavirus is still leaving some Minnesota cruise passengers stranded -- even though there are no reported cases of coronavirus on board.