Minnesota lawmakers reach agreement on emergency insulin program, could pass legislation Tuesday
Minnesota lawmakers reached an agreement Wednesday on insulin affordability legislation.
Minnesota lawmakers reached an agreement Wednesday on insulin affordability legislation.
Minnesota attorney general warns businesses that violate stay at home order could face fines
As Governor Walz extends Minnesota's stay at home order into May, the state's attorney general is warning businesses he will take action if they don't comply with the order.
As Governor Walz extends Minnesota's stay at home order into May, the state's attorney general is warning businesses he will take action if they don't comply with the order.
Governor says he expects to extend, but change Minnesota's stay-at-home order Wednesday
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he expects to extend and change his stay-at-home order Wednesday to continue to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he expects to extend and change his stay-at-home order Wednesday to continue to slow the spread of COVID-19.
'He was by himself the whole time': Minnesota family describes losing loved one to pandemic
Tina Kent doesn’t think she has any more tears to cry after losing her brother Josh Pearson to a presumed COVID-19 case over the weekend.
Tina Kent doesn’t think she has any more tears to cry after losing her brother Josh Pearson to a presumed COVID-19 case over the weekend.
University of Minnesota researchers unveil first-of-its-kind national COVID-19 hospitalization tracker
Researchers at the University of Minnesota unveiled a state-by-state COVID-19 hospitalization tracker Tuesday that analyzes hospital bed and ICU capacity from 37 participating states.
Researchers at the University of Minnesota unveiled a state-by-state COVID-19 hospitalization tracker Tuesday that analyzes hospital bed and ICU capacity from 37 participating states.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 29% of confirmed patients have been hospitalized
Nearly 30 percent of postive COVID-19 patients in Wisconsin have been hospitalized as of Tuesday, according to state health data.
Nearly 30 percent of postive COVID-19 patients in Wisconsin have been hospitalized as of Tuesday, according to state health data.
Minnesota lawmakers set to vote on compensation bill for front lines COVID-19 workers
Tuesday, lawmakers at the Minnesota State Capitol are scheduled to vote on a bill that would offer some help to people working on the front lines against COVID-19 if they do get sick and are out of work.
Tuesday, lawmakers at the Minnesota State Capitol are scheduled to vote on a bill that would offer some help to people working on the front lines against COVID-19 if they do get sick and are out of work.
Walz appears likely to extend stay-home order, but with changes
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Monday he is likely to extend the state's stay-home order through April amid the coronavirus pandemic, but hinted at changes that would allow some businesses to reopen.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Monday he is likely to extend the state's stay-home order through April amid the coronavirus pandemic, but hinted at changes that would allow some businesses to reopen.
$6.2 million in $1,000 grants now available to qualified Minnesota veterans
The state of Minnesota is offering grant money to veterans who qualify for financial assistance due to COVID-19.
The state of Minnesota is offering grant money to veterans who qualify for financial assistance due to COVID-19.
Minnesota launches helpline to report incidents of bias, discrimination as result of COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan launched a helpline Monday for people to report incidents of bias or discrimination resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic to the Minnesota Department of Human Rights.
Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan launched a helpline Monday for people to report incidents of bias or discrimination resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic to the Minnesota Department of Human Rights.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 9 more deaths reported, totaling 77
Nine more people died from COVID-19 in Wisconsin between Sunday and Monday, according to the state's health department.
Nine more people died from COVID-19 in Wisconsin between Sunday and Monday, according to the state's health department.
Twin Cities pandemic lessons from the 'Spanish Flu' of 1918
Minneapolis and St. Paul took very different approaches to the last pandemic, the so-called ‘Spanish Flu’ of 1918, and the politics and policies that played out then parallel the current coronavirus.
Minneapolis and St. Paul took very different approaches to the last pandemic, the so-called ‘Spanish Flu’ of 1918, and the politics and policies that played out then parallel the current coronavirus.
Lupus community's concerns with hydroxychloroquine being used to treat COVID-19
According to the Centers for Disease Control, the drug hydroxychloroquine, a drug typically used to treat people with lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, is being used to treat COVID-19 leading to some concerns about a possible shortage.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, the drug hydroxychloroquine, a drug typically used to treat people with lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, is being used to treat COVID-19 leading to some concerns about a possible shortage.
Minnesota Somali refugee fashioning protective masks amid new CDC order
The CDC has recommended all Americans wear some type of mask while out in public, so several women in Minnesota’s Somali community are stepping up to find materials and make them.
The CDC has recommended all Americans wear some type of mask while out in public, so several women in Minnesota’s Somali community are stepping up to find materials and make them.
Gov. Walz asks Pres. Trump to declare disaster for Minnesota due to coronavirus
In a letter, Governor Walz is requesting President Trump declare a major disaster for Minnesota, allowing for federal relief as the state responds to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a letter, Governor Walz is requesting President Trump declare a major disaster for Minnesota, allowing for federal relief as the state responds to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 2,267 positive tests, 68 deaths
The state of Wisconsin confirmed 2,267 positive COVID-19 tests Sunday and announced 68 people have died from the virus.
The state of Wisconsin confirmed 2,267 positive COVID-19 tests Sunday and announced 68 people have died from the virus.
Minnesota Department of Health names care facilities with COVID-19 exposure
The Minnesota Department of Health released a list of the long-term care facilities in which at least one case of COVID-19 was confirmed.
The Minnesota Department of Health released a list of the long-term care facilities in which at least one case of COVID-19 was confirmed.
Protecting your mental health: Ways to manage stress & anxiety while staying home
Millions of Minnesotans are doing their part to fight COVID-19 by staying home and social distancing, but that can really take a toll on your mental health. Dr. Robert Kantor, Chief Medical Officer for UnitedHealthcare, joined the FOX 9 Morning News with ways to manage stress and anxiety.
Millions of Minnesotans are doing their part to fight COVID-19 by staying home and social distancing, but that can really take a toll on your mental health. Dr. Robert Kantor, Chief Medical Officer for UnitedHealthcare, joined the FOX 9 Morning News with ways to manage stress and anxiety.
Expectant mothers ditching traditional birth plans, fearing hospitals will be overrun
Now, many expectant mothers are scrambling to ditch their traditional birth plans, fearing hospitals will be overrun with illness and banish visitors, even spouses or partners.
Now, many expectant mothers are scrambling to ditch their traditional birth plans, fearing hospitals will be overrun with illness and banish visitors, even spouses or partners.
Minnesota health plans to waive COVID-19-related expenses during pandemic, governor says
Minnesota health plans have agreed to waive COVID-19-related expenses, Gov. Tim Walz annnounced Thursday.
Minnesota health plans have agreed to waive COVID-19-related expenses, Gov. Tim Walz annnounced Thursday.