Health care hero who died of COVID-19 ‘sacrificed everything for anybody he could help’

A manager of several Twin Cities metro area assisted living facilities is being remembered after he died from COVID-19 earlier this month after weeks on the front line of the pandemic.

COVID-19 in Wisconsin: More than 2,300 hospitalizations to date

More than 500 Wisconsinites have now died from COVID-19 as of Saturday afternoon, according to new data from the Department of Health Services. 

COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 13,885 cases, 487 deaths to date

Four hundred an eighty-seven Wisconsinites have died from COVID-19 as of Thursday afternoon, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. 

WHO 'mythbusters' against COVID-19 misinformation | UPDATED EDITION

UPDATED | Misinformation, misunderstandings, and outdated information about the new coronavirus and COVID-19, the disease it causes, seemingly spread as easily as the pathogen. These mythbusters aim to counteract those dangerous false narratives.

Experts say stress of pandemic linked to sleep loss, bizarre dreams

Experts say that the emotional and physical stress of living through the pandemic have triggered issues like insomnia and unusual dreams.

Minnesota gyms to remain closed until next phase of Stay Safe MN plan

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz outlined the next phase of the state's Stay Safe plan, giving guidance on how more businesses can begin reopening. But, for now, gyms will remain closed.

COVID-19 in Wisconsin: More than 13,000 positive cases to date

More than 13,000 positive COVID-19 cases have been reported to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services as of Wednesday afternoon. 

A scary time for kids: how families dealing with addiction can get help during COVID-19
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As COVID-19 continues to turn so many of our lives upside down, our mental health can suffer - and for families dealing with addiction the concern can be even greater. National director of Hazelden Betty Ford's children's program, Jerry Moe joined the Buzz to chat about ways to help kids during the pandemic.

'We're maxed out:' Minnesota nurses reuse masks while state officials say inventory is strong

Minnesota nurses say they're being forced to reuse masks and gowns, even after the state has spent weeks and millions of dollars stockpiling protective equipment in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 467 deaths to date

Four hundred and sixty-seven Wisconsinites have died from COVID-19 as of Tuesday afternoon, according to the Department of Health Services. 

Most survive hospitalization with COVID-19, odds worse for ventilation

The majority of those being hospitalized with COVID-19 are surviving, but that success is not translating to more seriously ill patients placed on ventilators, according to statistics released by the Minnesota Department of Health.  

COVID-19 in Wisconsin: Milwaukee County has more than half of state's deaths

Milwaukee County has the highest number of cases and deaths in Wisconsin, while Brown County has the highest infection rate of COVID-19 infections, according to the Department of Health Services. 

COVID-19 in Wisconsin: More than 453 deaths to date

More than 2,000 Wisconsin residents have been hospitalized with COVID-19 and 453 of them have died to date, according to the state's department of health services. 

Minnesota Governor signs 11 new laws, including ban on chemical TCE

Gov. Tim Walz signed 11 bills into law Saturday, most notably including Tobacco 21 and a ban on the chemical trichloroethylene.

Minneapolis Park Board warns of harmful algae bloom on Cedar Lake

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board are warning people of a likely harmful algae bloom on Cedar Lake that could make humans and animals sick.