American Heart Association moves annual Heart Walk online amid coronavirus concerns

Many charities are preparing for the impact the novel coronavirus pandemic will have on fundraising this spring. The American Heart Association in Minnesota is one of those charities having to adapt.

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.

Walz orders organizations to inventory personal protective equipment

Governor Tim Walz is looking to address the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) in hospitals amid the novel coronavirus pandemic by ordering organizations to complete an inventory of all PPE and prepare to donate their items.

Are Minnesotans social distancing well enough?

Social distancing recommendations have been shared far and wide amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but how well are people following these guidelines?

COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 416 confirmed cases, 5 deaths

There are now five deaths in Wisconsin linked to the novel coronavirus, according to an update Monday from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The state now has 416 confirmed cases of COVID-19, which is an increase of 135 cases from Sunday.

Coronavirus in Wisconsin: 380 cases, 4 deaths

The amount of confirmed novel coronavirus cases has reached more than 380, according to an update from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

Edina closing playgrounds to help reduce spread of COVID-19

The City of Edina is closing of all its playgrounds on city parks in order to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, according to an update from the city.

Minnesota woman sews face masks to give to health care workers

The call for masks and personal protection is heard across the country as shortages impact medical workers. Among those stepping up to help is a Minnesota woman who says it’s the least she can do amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Minnesota homeless face additional challenges amid coronavirus pandemic

There’s enough to be worried about when you don’t know where you’re going to sleep at night, but now with the novel coronavirus pandemic, there’s a new concern for those experiencing homelessness.

YMCA to provide care for school-age children of essential workers

The State of Minnesota and the YMCA are partnering to provide care for school-age children for essential workers and employees in the health field as schools remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

MNsure to hold special enrollment period starting Monday

In response to the novel coronavirus pandemic, there will be a special 30-day enrollment period for MNsure, allowing those who are uninsured to enroll for health insurance coverage.

Order limits in-person courthouse proceedings, puts hold on new jury trials

In the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court issued a statewide order that puts a hold on new jury trials and causes nearly all proceedings to happen remotely instead of in the courtroom.

Minnesota grocery industry assures: No shortage on the horizon

The grocery store industry is assuring consumers that there is no supply chain issue, despite empty shelves at stores everywhere.

Wisconsin records first 2 deaths due to novel coronavirus

Two people have died from novel coronavirus in Wisconsin, marking the first deaths linked to the virus in the state.