Minnesota lawmakers pass $200 million funding bill to help hospitals, clinics deal with COVID-19 outbreak
Minnesota lawmakers worked through the night at the state Capitol to pass a $200 million bill that will provide funding for health care facilities across the state to deal with the outbreak of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
Minnesota lawmakers worked through the night at the state Capitol to pass a $200 million bill that will provide funding for health care facilities across the state to deal with the outbreak of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
Gov. Walz orders bars and restaurants across Minnesota to close to dine-in customers Tuesday night
Gov. Tim Walz ordered thousands of businesses to close by Tuesday, vastly reshaping life in Minnesota as the state tries to control the spread of coronavirus.
Gov. Tim Walz ordered thousands of businesses to close by Tuesday, vastly reshaping life in Minnesota as the state tries to control the spread of coronavirus.
M Health Fairview postponing elective surgeries amid coronavirus pandemic
In order to prepare for a "possible surge" in positive novel coronavirus cases in Minnesota, at least one hospital is choosing to postpone certain surgeries.
In order to prepare for a "possible surge" in positive novel coronavirus cases in Minnesota, at least one hospital is choosing to postpone certain surgeries.
Don't flush paper towels, flushable wipes down the toilet, public works officials urge
Out of toilet paper and turning to alternate products in the bathroom? Public works leaders say think before you flush.
Out of toilet paper and turning to alternate products in the bathroom? Public works leaders say think before you flush.
EU chief proposes 30-day ban on nonessential entry into bloc
The European Union's top official on Monday proposed a 30-day ban on anyone entering the bloc unless their travel is essential.
The European Union's top official on Monday proposed a 30-day ban on anyone entering the bloc unless their travel is essential.
Minneapolis declares public health emergency amid COVID-19 outbreak
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey declared a local public health emergency Monday to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey declared a local public health emergency Monday to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak.
'If you're sick, stay home': Minnesota health officials give new guidelines amid COVID-19 outbreak
Minnesota now has 54 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in the state, according to state health officials.
Minnesota now has 54 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in the state, according to state health officials.
Canterbury Park, Grand Casino suspend operations amid COVID-19 concerns
Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minnesota is temporarily suspending all card casino, simulcast and special events operations amid COVID-19 concerns, the company announced Monday.
Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minnesota is temporarily suspending all card casino, simulcast and special events operations amid COVID-19 concerns, the company announced Monday.
Twin Cities restaurants offer food for kids during school closures
As schools remain closed during the COVID-19 outbreak, some restaurants across Minnesota are offering free meals for kids.
As schools remain closed during the COVID-19 outbreak, some restaurants across Minnesota are offering free meals for kids.
House lawmakers maintain social distance while voting on hospital funding bill amid COVID-19 outbreak
Minnesota legislative leaders announced the Legislature are going to pass a second bill related to the outbreak of COVID-19 Monday, extending funding to hospitals.
Minnesota legislative leaders announced the Legislature are going to pass a second bill related to the outbreak of COVID-19 Monday, extending funding to hospitals.
Minnesota to start tracking hospital ventilators
On Friday, Minnesota hospitals and health officials agreed to share information about the number of ventilators throughout the state that could be used to treat critically ill patients having difficulty breathing.
On Friday, Minnesota hospitals and health officials agreed to share information about the number of ventilators throughout the state that could be used to treat critically ill patients having difficulty breathing.
May Day Café in Minneapolis closes after employee tests positive for COVID-19
May Day Café in Minneapolis closed its doors Monday after an employee tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
May Day Café in Minneapolis closed its doors Monday after an employee tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
St. Paul declares local emergency over coronavirus pandemic
As cases rise and schools close, the City of St. Paul is declaring an emergency over the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
As cases rise and schools close, the City of St. Paul is declaring an emergency over the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
Dozens gather to benefit veteran, Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office employee with pulmonary fibrosis
Dave General, an Army veteran, is an employee of the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office and is suffering from pulmonary fibrosis.
Dave General, an Army veteran, is an employee of the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office and is suffering from pulmonary fibrosis.
As more seniors stay home amid COVID-19, Meals on Wheels depends on volunteers to serve them
The Centers for Disease Control say older adults are at a higher risk of getting sick from coronavirus and there are resources to help them as they spend more time at home.
The Centers for Disease Control say older adults are at a higher risk of getting sick from coronavirus and there are resources to help them as they spend more time at home.
State of Wisconsin reports 26 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 1 recovered patient
Wisconsin officials say there have been 26 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide.
Wisconsin officials say there have been 26 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz requests more funding for COVID-19 tests
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is asking the federal government to increase the state’s access to COVID-19 testing kits, and all the reagents and supplies needed to conduct those tests, to a minimum of 15,000 tests per month. As of Saturday, the state has 21 confirmed cases.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is asking the federal government to increase the state’s access to COVID-19 testing kits, and all the reagents and supplies needed to conduct those tests, to a minimum of 15,000 tests per month. As of Saturday, the state has 21 confirmed cases.
Mall of America suspends large events, but remains open amid COVID-19 concerns
As businesses and venues across the state close to the public, the Mall of America remains open. However, large events in the mall's common area have been canceled.
As businesses and venues across the state close to the public, the Mall of America remains open. However, large events in the mall's common area have been canceled.
Coronavirus concerns bring changes to weekly religious worship
Places of worship throughout the Twin Cities will be closed or nearly empty this weekend as religious leaders are making drastic changes in order to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Places of worship throughout the Twin Cities will be closed or nearly empty this weekend as religious leaders are making drastic changes in order to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
What Trump’s national emergency declaration means for the COVID-19 pandemic
President Donald Trump announced Friday that he is declaring the novel coronavirus pandemic a national emergency.
President Donald Trump announced Friday that he is declaring the novel coronavirus pandemic a national emergency.