Minnesota officials assessing makeshift medical care sites across the state
With places like U.S. Bank Stadium sitting empty, the building is a potential place to set up hospital and clinic overflow as our health care system prepares for a surge of COVID-19 cases.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 1,221 positive tests, 14 deaths
The state of Wisconsin reported 1,221 cases of COVID-19 Monday after surpassing the 1,000 case threshold Sunday.
Wisconsin surpasses 1,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases
Wisconsin surpassed 1,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases Sunday, declaring 1,112 positive tests.
COVID-19: When is the tipping point?
At this point in the pandemic, there is a relentless momentum to the numbers.
Nurses vote they have 'no confidence' in M Health Fairview leadership's pandemic response
M Health Fairview nurses belonging to the Minnesota Nurses Association held a vote to show they have "no confidence" in hospital management's response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
St. Paul Fire graduates new class early, adopts new procedures amid pandemic
When the call goes out, St. Paul firefighters respond no matter what, but in the current landscape it’s even more of an unknown.
Increased gun demand in Twin Cities amid pandemic
Amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, there’s an increased demand for guns in the Twin Cities.
Homeless advocates call for relief funding amid COVID-19 crisis
Homeless advocates say that they don't want to be forgotten. Right now they are pushing for increased leadership and funding from the state.
Sen. Klobuchar's husband now recovering at home from coronavirus
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar's husband is now recovering at home following treatment at a hospital for his COVID-19 diagnosis.
Hotels, arenas, old nursing homes may be used for COVID-19 hospital overflow
Plans are in the works in Minnesota to find alternative places to treat COVID-19 patients if there isn’t enough room in the hospitals.
MyPillow shifting 75% of production to make face masks for hospitals
Minnesota-based company MyPillow is joining the effort to supply health care workers with the protective gear they need amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bloomington chocolate shop donating sweets to health care workers
A small business in Bloomington, Minnesota is finding a way to say thank you to health care workers.
St. Paul mayor proposes $3.25M emergency fund for impacted families, small businesses
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter is proposing a $3.25 million emergency relief fund for families and small businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
8th District judge holding virtual court hearings while waiting for results of COVID-19 test
Some Eighth Judicial District court hearings will be held using virtual courtroom technology after Judge Melissa Listug was tested for COVID-19 Monday.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 585 cases, 6 deaths
Wisconsin now has 585 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including six deaths related to the virus.
Minnesota lawmakers to reconvene Thursday for coronavirus response bill
Minnesota lawmakers will reconvene Thursday to pass a coronavirus response bill, but the details of the legislation remained shielded from public view just 24 hours before the planned session.
Medtronic ramps up ventilator production to meet global demand
Private companies like Minnesota's Medtronic are boosting production in order to build equipment to fight COVID-19.
Social workers voice concern for increased stress in at-risk homes amid pandemic
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, social workers are really concerned not just for their own health as they check on families, but also the safety of children during these increasingly stressful times.
Minnesota unemployment disproportionately impacts women, young people
Business closures due to COVID-19 have affected women and young workers disproportionately, according to an update from Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Steve Grove.
Viking Kyle Rudolph donates meals to Minnesotans in need amid pandemic
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph was a finalist for the NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year Award again this year because of his tireless charity work.