Walz: Minnesota will report record-shattering 56 COVID-19 deaths Wednesday
The Minnesota Department of Health will report 56 new COVID-19 deaths Wednesday, the highest number of deaths reported in a single day since the onset of the pandemic, Gov. Tim Walz said in an interview with MPR News.
The Minnesota Department of Health will report 56 new COVID-19 deaths Wednesday, the highest number of deaths reported in a single day since the onset of the pandemic, Gov. Tim Walz said in an interview with MPR News.
Minneapolis' Stable Homes Stable Schools program becomes permanent resource
A new pilot program aimed at helping provide stable housing for students in one of the largest school districts in the state is now a permanent resource.
A new pilot program aimed at helping provide stable housing for students in one of the largest school districts in the state is now a permanent resource.
Minnesota Governor criticizes national COVID-19 response 'if you could even call it that'
Gov. Tim Walz criticized the federal response to COVID-19 in a news conference Tuesday, saying the 50-state plan was insufficient and “ludicrous.”
Gov. Tim Walz criticized the federal response to COVID-19 in a news conference Tuesday, saying the 50-state plan was insufficient and “ludicrous.”
Biden fights to confront crises, Trump resistance
Joe Biden is championing the Obama administration’s signature health care law as it goes before the Supreme Court in a case that could overturn it.
Joe Biden is championing the Obama administration’s signature health care law as it goes before the Supreme Court in a case that could overturn it.
International observers don't see fraud, voting irregularities in US election
International observers from the Organization of American States say they saw no instances of fraud or voting irregularities in the U.S. presidential election.
International observers from the Organization of American States say they saw no instances of fraud or voting irregularities in the U.S. presidential election.
Biden plans to rejoin Paris Agreement and WHO, undo other Trump decisions on Day 1
The executive actions would include rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement, reinstating the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, rejoin the World Health Organization and repeal Trump's travel ban targeting majority Muslim nations.
The executive actions would include rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement, reinstating the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, rejoin the World Health Organization and repeal Trump's travel ban targeting majority Muslim nations.
'On Eagle's Wings': Joe Biden quotes Minnesota priest's hymn in victory speech
President-elect Joe Biden ended his victory speech Saturday night by quoting the hymn “On Eagle’s Wings,” which was written by a Minnesota priest.
President-elect Joe Biden ended his victory speech Saturday night by quoting the hymn “On Eagle’s Wings,” which was written by a Minnesota priest.
Minnesota governor to announce new virus restrictions Tuesday as cases soar
Gov. Tim Walz said Monday he would announce new shutdown restrictions in Minnesota this week amid an explosion of coronavirus cases in the state.
Gov. Tim Walz said Monday he would announce new shutdown restrictions in Minnesota this week amid an explosion of coronavirus cases in the state.
Minnesota Governor calls for special session to extend peacetime emergency powers
In an effort to extend his peacetime emergency powers, Gov. Tim Walz will convene a special session of the Minnesota Legislature beginning Thursday, the sixth special session of 2020.
In an effort to extend his peacetime emergency powers, Gov. Tim Walz will convene a special session of the Minnesota Legislature beginning Thursday, the sixth special session of 2020.
U of M's Dr. Osterholm named to President-elect Biden's COVID-19 advisory board
The University of Minnesota’s top infectious disease doctor has been tapped to advise President-elect Joe Biden on the COVID-19 pandemic.
The University of Minnesota’s top infectious disease doctor has been tapped to advise President-elect Joe Biden on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Biden unveils Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board to 'help shape' approach to coronavirus pandemic
In his first official move as president-elect, Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Monday announced the formation of the Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board which will “help shape” the incoming administration’s approach to managing the coronavirus pandemic.
In his first official move as president-elect, Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Monday announced the formation of the Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board which will “help shape” the incoming administration’s approach to managing the coronavirus pandemic.
Walz announces significant expansion of COVID-19 testing in Minnesota
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced a significant expansion in COVID-19 testing access Monday as cases hit record-high levels across the state.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced a significant expansion in COVID-19 testing access Monday as cases hit record-high levels across the state.
Joe Biden's German shepherd 'Major' set to be first shelter rescue dog in White House
President-elect Joe Biden’s pup, Major, is set to become the first shelter rescue dog in the White House.
President-elect Joe Biden’s pup, Major, is set to become the first shelter rescue dog in the White House.
Deadlines loom for vote certification, court action as Biden is presumed President-elect
Following one of the most contentious campaigns in history, President Donald Trump is refusing to concede and is now promising legal action in the coming days to challenge Joe Biden’s win.
Following one of the most contentious campaigns in history, President Donald Trump is refusing to concede and is now promising legal action in the coming days to challenge Joe Biden’s win.
Former President George W. Bush sends ‘warm congratulations’ to President-elect Joe Biden
"I just talked to the President-elect of the United States, Joe Biden," Bush said in a statement. "I extended my warm congratulations and thanked him for the patriotic message he delivered last night."
"I just talked to the President-elect of the United States, Joe Biden," Bush said in a statement. "I extended my warm congratulations and thanked him for the patriotic message he delivered last night."
President-elect Biden to unveil COVID-19 task force on Monday
Joe Biden said during his victory speech Saturday night that he’d unveil the full COVID-19 task force on Monday
Joe Biden said during his victory speech Saturday night that he’d unveil the full COVID-19 task force on Monday
Iconic 'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek passes away at 80
Iconic “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek has died. He was 80 years old.
Iconic “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek has died. He was 80 years old.
'Jeopardy!' reports host Alex Trebek has died at age 80
The popular game show "Jeopardy!" announced Sunday morning that longtime host Alex Trebek has died at age 80.
The popular game show "Jeopardy!" announced Sunday morning that longtime host Alex Trebek has died at age 80.
Washington Nationals plan to have Joe Biden throw out first pitch on Opening Day
President-elect Joe Biden already has one date on his calendar in the early months of his administration.
President-elect Joe Biden already has one date on his calendar in the early months of his administration.
President Trump supporters rally outside Minnesota governor's residence
Supporters of President Trump, who has cast doubt on the election results that are now projecting a Joe Biden win, rallied on Saturday outside Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's residence.
Supporters of President Trump, who has cast doubt on the election results that are now projecting a Joe Biden win, rallied on Saturday outside Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's residence.