Minnesota salons, spas close amid COVID-19 crisis

In accordance with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz' executive order, all salons and spas across the state are closed until March 27 due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul to be specialty COVID-19 facility

M Health Fairview is transforming St. Paul’s Bethesda Hospital into a COVID-19 specialty care facility due to an anticipated increase in patients.

Twin Cities COVID-19 models worry hospitals

Computer modeling is offering best and worst case scenarios for the Twin Cities when it comes to COVID-19 and its impact on the regional health care system. 

U of M medical students offer free childcare to health care workers on front lines of coronavirus

University of Minnesota medical students are stepping up to help after nurses, doctors and hospital workers all over the state realized they didn’t have anyone to care for their children after the Governor closed schools earlier this week.

University of Minnesota changes decision to cancel graduation ceremonies, announces postponement

A day after announcing the cancellation of the University of Minnesota's graduation ceremonies systemwide due to the coronavirus pandemic, President Joan Gabel has instead decided to postpone the ceremonies.

Minnesota Dept. of Health narrowing testing criteria amid national shortage of COVID-19 tests

The Minnesota Department of Health says it is narrowing the criteria to test for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, due to a limited supply of testing materials. 

GOP senators criticize Walz's bar and restaurant closure order

Seven Minnesota Senate Republicans criticized Gov. Tim Walz for ordering the closure of bars and restaurants across the state, arguing the move would be “devastating” to Minnesota’s economy.

How Minnesotans can help one another during COVID-19 outbreak

Although Minnesotans have been asked to practice social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic, residents across the state are finding ways to help one another through this difficult time.

Hennepin Healthcare staff member tests positive for COVID-19

A staff member at Hennepin Healthcare is among the 60 postive cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota, the company confirmed Tuesday. 

Minneapolis restaurants donate kitchens, chefs to help provide meals for those in need

A group of Minneapolis restaurants and caterers teamed up with Second Harvest Heartland to prepare meals to those in need during the COVID-19 outbreak -- and they're asking others to join in.

Bars, restaurants, casinos closed in NJ and NY

Bars, restaurants and casinos are officially closed in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut.

Individuals accused of lesser crimes may be released from Hennepin County Jail

Due to the concern of the coronavirus pandemic, Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman is looking at steps to allow the release of some people, who are being accused of lesser crimes, from the Hennepin County Jail.

University of Minnesota suspends in-person classes for rest of the semester, graduation ceremonies cancelled

There will be no more in-person classes at University of Minnesota for the rest of the semester, and graduation ceremonies have been cancelled, according to an update from U of M President Joan Gabel.

Minnesota man visits elderly father through window, as COVID-19 prohibits in-person visits

As nursing homes across Minnesota implement strict visitation restrictions amid the COVID-19 outbreak, people are getting creative with how to spend time with their loved ones.