Minnesota does not have enough PPE for infection peak, Walz says
Governor Tim Walz says the pressure is on to get more equipment for health care workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 crisis as the country faces a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Governor Tim Walz says the pressure is on to get more equipment for health care workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 crisis as the country faces a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Minnesota students, educators see some 'glitches' on first day of distance learning
Many students started distance learning in kitchens and living rooms across Minnesota Monday, but absent the typical classroom environment, some faced complications.
Many students started distance learning in kitchens and living rooms across Minnesota Monday, but absent the typical classroom environment, some faced complications.
How well are Minnesotans following the stay at home order?
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, several states have issued stay at home orders and urged residents to maintain social distancing guidelines.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, several states have issued stay at home orders and urged residents to maintain social distancing guidelines.
Minnesota Governor: Two-thirds of police calls were domestic violence-related during 1st weekend of stay-at-home order
Two-thirds of police calls in Minnesota were domestic violence-related, Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday.
Two-thirds of police calls in Minnesota were domestic violence-related, Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signs $330 million COVID-19 relief bill
Saturday morning, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a bill to allocate $330 million in COVID-19 aid in Minnesota, bringing the state’s total response to more than $550 million to manage the COVID-19 pandemic.
Saturday morning, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a bill to allocate $330 million in COVID-19 aid in Minnesota, bringing the state’s total response to more than $550 million to manage the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minneapolis restaurants owner under investigation after reports of withheld wages
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is calling on the owner of six Minneapolis restaurants to provide records to his office after reports that she withheld wages from recently laid-off staff amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is calling on the owner of six Minneapolis restaurants to provide records to his office after reports that she withheld wages from recently laid-off staff amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota Governor reports cases of bias against Asian-Americans amid COVID-19 crisis
Gov. Tim Walz said the state is “getting a lot of calls and experiencing cases of discrimination” against Asian and Pacific Islander Minnesotans as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Tim Walz said the state is “getting a lot of calls and experiencing cases of discrimination” against Asian and Pacific Islander Minnesotans as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sen. Klobuchar's husband now recovering at home from coronavirus
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar's husband is now recovering at home following treatment at a hospital for his COVID-19 diagnosis.
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar's husband is now recovering at home following treatment at a hospital for his COVID-19 diagnosis.
Hotels, arenas, old nursing homes may be used for COVID-19 hospital overflow
Plans are in the works in Minnesota to find alternative places to treat COVID-19 patients if there isn’t enough room in the hospitals.
Plans are in the works in Minnesota to find alternative places to treat COVID-19 patients if there isn’t enough room in the hospitals.
St. Paul mayor proposes $3.25M emergency fund for impacted families, small businesses
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter is proposing a $3.25 million emergency relief fund for families and small businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter is proposing a $3.25 million emergency relief fund for families and small businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Buying time: Minnesota Governor explains stay-at-home order using statistical models
Gov. Tim Walz says his newly issued stay-at-home order for the state of Minnesota will reduce physical interaction by 80 percent and buy the state’s health care system “valuable time” to set up more hospital beds.
Gov. Tim Walz says his newly issued stay-at-home order for the state of Minnesota will reduce physical interaction by 80 percent and buy the state’s health care system “valuable time” to set up more hospital beds.
What is considered 'essential' during shelter at home orders?
States and metropolitan counties across the United States are issuing shelter-in-place orders in an effort to combat the spread of COVID-19 and those orders are creating a clearer picture of what a similar order would look like in Minnesota.
States and metropolitan counties across the United States are issuing shelter-in-place orders in an effort to combat the spread of COVID-19 and those orders are creating a clearer picture of what a similar order would look like in Minnesota.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will extend coronavirus business shutdown past Friday
Gov. Tim Walz says he will extend an order forcing thousands of Minnesota businesses to close beyond its original end date of Friday as the coronavirus spreads across the state.
Gov. Tim Walz says he will extend an order forcing thousands of Minnesota businesses to close beyond its original end date of Friday as the coronavirus spreads across the state.
Cyber crimes soar as scammers use coronavirus as way in
Cyber criminals are taking advantage of the fear and uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, as government and healthcare organizations experience a major increase in phishing attempts.
Cyber criminals are taking advantage of the fear and uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, as government and healthcare organizations experience a major increase in phishing attempts.
Gov. Walz predicts 40-80 percent of Minnesotans will get COVID-19, 235 confirmed cases to date
Minnesota now has 235 confirmed cases of COVID-19, up from the 169 cases reported on Sunday. It is the largest single-day spike in cases the state has seen to date.
Minnesota now has 235 confirmed cases of COVID-19, up from the 169 cases reported on Sunday. It is the largest single-day spike in cases the state has seen to date.
Walz orders organizations to inventory personal protective equipment
Governor Tim Walz is looking to address the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) in hospitals amid the novel coronavirus pandemic by ordering organizations to complete an inventory of all PPE and prepare to donate their items.
Governor Tim Walz is looking to address the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) in hospitals amid the novel coronavirus pandemic by ordering organizations to complete an inventory of all PPE and prepare to donate their items.
Walz extends hold to include non-essential veterinary procedures
Non-essential veterinary procedures and services in Minnesota will also be postponed after Governor Tim Walz issued an order to clarify his decision last week to postpone elective surgeries.
Non-essential veterinary procedures and services in Minnesota will also be postponed after Governor Tim Walz issued an order to clarify his decision last week to postpone elective surgeries.
Minnesota tax deadline moved to July 15 per governor's order
Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday that Minnesota will move the tax deadline to from April 15 to July 15 to align with the new federal deadline amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday that Minnesota will move the tax deadline to from April 15 to July 15 to align with the new federal deadline amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
Gov. Walz issues executive order to create small business emergency loan program
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a series of executive orders Monday to help curb COVID-19’s spread through the state and mitigate its effects on the economy.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a series of executive orders Monday to help curb COVID-19’s spread through the state and mitigate its effects on the economy.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar: My husband has the coronavirus
Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar's husband has the coronavirus and is hospitalized, Klobuchar said in an online post Monday morning.
Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar's husband has the coronavirus and is hospitalized, Klobuchar said in an online post Monday morning.