Minnesota governor signs order directing National Guard to help get masks for nurses

As nurses in Minnesota struggle to find protective gear, Gov. Walz is directing the Minnesota National Guard to assist in efforts to get more gear for frontline health care workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dolly Parton: 'My heart's broken' at Kenny Roger's death

"God bless you, Kenny. Fly high straight to the arms of God. And to the rest of you, keep the faith."

Country Music legend Kenny Rogers Dies at 81

Country Music legend Kenny Rogers has died at the age of 81, according to a representative of the singer. 

Minnesota governor: Shelter in place 'a possibility' but not happening yet

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says a shelter-in-place order is a “possibility”, but as of now it is “not the situation we believe we are at.” 

Amid virus outbreak, Minnesota AG Ellison says retailers are price gouging

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says he's gotten dozens of calls from people who think they've gotten fleeced amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Minnesota governor orders health care providers to postpone elective procedures

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is now ordering health care providers to postpone all elective surgeries and procedures amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Minnesota salons, spas close amid COVID-19 crisis

In accordance with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz' executive order, all salons and spas across the state are closed until March 27 due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Bernie Sanders will ‘assess his campaign' as Biden solidifies formidable lead

Hours after Biden cruised through Arizona, Florida and Illinois, Sanders' campaign manager Faiz Shakir said the self-avowed democratic socialist was assessing his options.

Minnesota DEED sees spike in unemployment insurance requests after Governor's announcement

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development says it has seen a dramatic increase in the number of employees hoping to collect unemployment insurance.

How Minnesotans can help one another during COVID-19 outbreak

Although Minnesotans have been asked to practice social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic, residents across the state are finding ways to help one another through this difficult time.

Minnesota schools cope with closures during COVID-19 outbreak

Schools are getting ready to close after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced the state would cancel school for nearly two weeks starting this Wednesday.

Tuesday’s primaries offer chance for Biden to reach Latinos

In Joe Biden’s pursuit of the Democratic presidential nomination, he’s run repeatedly into a wall in the West, where Bernie Sanders’ strength among Latinos propelled his campaign even as he struggled with other groups.

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.

Travel ban to extend to United Kingdom, Ireland

The White House announced that the U.S. will broaden its European travel ban, adding the United Kingdom and Ireland to its list.