University of Minnesota student tests positive for coronavirus

The University of Minnesota says one of its students has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus, the first reported case at the university.

The long ‘coronavirus winter’

For thirty years Dr. Mike Osterholm has been warning the public about the very real possibility of a deadly pandemic. COVID-19 has brought many of his dire predictions to reality.  

Minnesota Department of Corrections suspends in-person visits at prisons

In the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Minnesota Department of Corrections is implementing measures, including suspending in-person visits at all of its correctional facilities.

MSHSL cancels rest of boys and girls state basketball tournaments

The Minnesota State High School League officially cancelled the rest of the girls and boys state basketball tournaments due to concerns for the coronavirus.

Minnesota House activity postponed until Monday amid coronavirus outbreak

All Minnesota House activity has been postponed until after 11 a.m. Monday, when the House is scheduled to meet on the floor, Speaker Melissa Hortman just told members and staff in an email.

Overall number of flu cases, hospitalizations decreasing in Minnesota, 1 new pediatric flu death reported

A total of 110 people have now died from the flu in Minnesota this season, including three children, although the overall number of cases and hospitalizations have decreased recently, according to the latest report from state health officials.  

University of St. Thomas to move classes online through Easter break

The University of St. Thomas is moving all of its classes online starting Monday until April 14 when students return from Easter break, the university announced Thursday.

Plymouth couple taking Grand Princess Cruise quarantine in stride as disembarkation nears

The Henrys have a good sense of humor about the situation, but some details, like how they receive their meals, are getting old aboard the quarantined Grand Princess cruise.

'We are not prepared': Experts say Minnesota needs more specialists, caregivers to handle increase in Alzheimer's cases

The number of older Minnesotans developing Alzheimer’s disease is expected to rapidly grow in the next five years according to new estimates from the Alzheimer’s Association of Minnesota.