Top U of M infectious disease doctor: 'We are in the very first innings of this game'
The University of Minnesota’s top infectious disease doctor said COVID-19 will “not rest” until 60-70 percent of the population is infected and develops immunity or until a vaccine is ready.
Walz administration opposes GOP business reopening plan
Gov. Tim Walz's economic development commissioner says a Republican plan to reopen Minnesota businesses is "not practical."
'We are aligned:' Walz, Trump clear the air after stay-home protest
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he and President Donald Trump cleared the air this weekend after Trump egged on a protest outside the governor's mansion Friday over Walz's stay-home order.
President Trump tweets he had 'very nice' phone call from Minnesota governor
President Donald Trump tweeted Monday morning that he had a “very nice” phone call from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and that the federal government is working on getting the state the “all he needs, and fast.”
Gov. Walz launches week-long homemade mask drive across Minnesota
Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan launched a week-long statewide homemade mask drive to encourage Minnesotans to donate masks for workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump-endorsed protest seeks to reopen Minnesota
Several hundred protesters gathered outside Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s home Friday calling for the state to be reopened, but Walz said doing so would be “reckless” in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
President Trump tweets: 'LIBERATE MINNESOTA!'
President Donald Trump tweeted "LIBERATE MINNESOTA!" on Friday morning, marking the first time he's weighed in on the coronavirus situation in Minnesota.
Minnesota joins Midwestern pact on when to reopen the regional economy
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has joined a pact with six other Midwestern governors, pledging to work in "close coordination" on how to reopen the regional economy.
Minnesota receives more than $1 billion in federal funding, more on the way
The state of Minnesota received more than $1 billion from the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund, Gov. Tim Walz’s office announced Wednesday.
'Reopen Minnesota': Organizers looking for ways to loosen COVID-19 restrictions
The pressure is building in Minnesota to reopen the state’s economy, and while the Governor has said he wants that too, it might not be happening as quickly as some would like.
Minnesota governor says 5,000 COVID-19 tests a day is possible by May 4
While recent data from the Minnesota Department of Health shows a drop in COVID-19 testing, Governor Tim Walz says it's still possible to be doing 5,000 COVID-19 diagnostic tests per day by May 4, the day his stay-at-home order is scheduled to expire.
Boundary Waters Canoe Area to close Wednesday until May 4
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area is closed until May 4, the Forest Service announced Wednesday.
South Dakota governor defends decision not to issue stay-at-home order despite rise in cases
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem defended her decision not to issue a stay-home order Wednesday, despite a worrisome rise in the number of coronavirus cases and an outbreak forcing the closure of the Smithfield pork plant in Sioux Falls.
'It is done': Gov. Walz signs long-awaited emergency insulin bill into law
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed Alec Smith Insulin Affordability Act into law Wednesday, establishing an emergency insulin program for the state.
Minnesota governor extends peacetime emergency through May 13
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has ordered his peacetime emergency be extended through May 13 to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the state.
Minnesota governor, agency commissioners take 10% pay cuts
Gov. Tim Walz and his appointed commissioners will take pay cuts due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Majority Leader Gazelka opposes Gov. Walz extension of Minnesota's stay-at-home extension: 'We have to get on with our lives'
Minnesota’s top ranking GOP leader is against the governor’s stay-at-home order, saying, “We have to get on with our lives.”
Who can return to work under Minnesota's revised stay-at-home order?
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced an extension of the stay-at-home order Wednesday, April 8, with new exemptions for certain industries. The extended order will go through May 4. The statewide bar, restaurant and school closures are matched up to the stay-at-home extension, so they will all remain closed until May 4.
Gov. Walz extends Minnesota's stay-at-home order to May 4, includes exemptions
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz extended his stay-at-home order through May 4, forcing thousands of businesses to remain closed for three additional weeks as state health officials warned that the peak of the coronavirus pandemic was soon to hit.
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.