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.
Minnesota Legislature approves $330 million coronavirus bill
The Minnesota House and Senate rushed through a coronavirus relief bill Thursday afternoon, overwhelmingly voting to free up $330 million for the state to respond to the pandemic.
The Minnesota House and Senate rushed through a coronavirus relief bill Thursday afternoon, overwhelmingly voting to free up $330 million for the state to respond to the pandemic.
Minnesota lawmakers to reconvene Thursday for coronavirus response bill
Minnesota lawmakers will reconvene Thursday to pass a coronavirus response bill, but the details of the legislation remained shielded from public view just 24 hours before the planned session.
Minnesota lawmakers will reconvene Thursday to pass a coronavirus response bill, but the details of the legislation remained shielded from public view just 24 hours before the planned session.
White House, Congress agree on $2 trillion coronavirus rescue bill
The White House and Senate leaders of both major political parties announced an agreement early Wednesday on an unprecedented $2 trillion emergency bill to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic.
The White House and Senate leaders of both major political parties announced an agreement early Wednesday on an unprecedented $2 trillion emergency bill to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Stocks fall as coronavirus bill fails second vote
U.S. equity markets slid Monday after the Federal Reserve announced "extensive new measures" to support the U.S. economy.
U.S. equity markets slid Monday after the Federal Reserve announced "extensive new measures" to support the U.S. economy.
U.S. Senator Rand Paul tests positive for COVID-19
Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the first U.S. senator to test positive for coronavirus.
Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the first U.S. senator to test positive for coronavirus.
Sen. Rand Paul tests positive for coronavirus
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., has tested positive for coronavirus and will remain in quarantine, according to his official Twitter account.
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., has tested positive for coronavirus and will remain in quarantine, according to his official Twitter account.
Presumed case of COVID-19 in Minnesota House of Representatives
A Minnesota House of Representatives employee has a presumed case of coronavirus, officials reported.
A Minnesota House of Representatives employee has a presumed case of coronavirus, officials reported.
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 Attorney General Keith Ellison says he's gotten dozens of calls from people who think they've gotten fleeced amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Second U.S. congressman tests positive for coronavirus
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., on Wednesday became the first member of Congress to announce that he has tested positive for coronavirus.
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., on Wednesday became the first member of Congress to announce that he has tested positive for coronavirus.
Minnesota has 1,700 frozen samples waiting on coronavirus testing but tests are in short supply
Governor Tim Walz says he is deeply concerned there is not enough testing available in Minnesota for officials to combat the coronavirus outbreak.
Governor Tim Walz says he is deeply concerned there is not enough testing available in Minnesota for officials to combat the coronavirus outbreak.
Minnesota DFL, GOP move conventions to online ballots
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Minnesota DFL Party Executive Committee made the decision to no longer hold local conventions and instead use an online balloting system.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Minnesota DFL Party Executive Committee made the decision to no longer hold local conventions and instead use an online balloting system.
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.
Hours after Biden cruised through Arizona, Florida and Illinois, Sanders' campaign manager Faiz Shakir said the self-avowed democratic socialist was assessing his options.
US-Canada border closing temporarily to nonessential travel
President Donald Trump says the U.S. and Canada have agreed to temporarily close their shared border to nonessential travel due to the coronavirus pandemic.
President Donald Trump says the U.S. and Canada have agreed to temporarily close their shared border to nonessential travel due to the coronavirus pandemic.
GOP senators criticize Walz's bar and restaurant closure order
Seven Minnesota Senate Republicans criticized Gov. Tim Walz for ordering the closure of bars and restaurants across the state, arguing the move would be “devastating” to Minnesota’s economy.
Seven Minnesota Senate Republicans criticized Gov. Tim Walz for ordering the closure of bars and restaurants across the state, arguing the move would be “devastating” to Minnesota’s economy.
White House seeks $850 billion economic stimulus amid coronavirus concerns: AP sources
The White House is proposing a roughly $850 billion emergency stimulus to address the economic cost of the new coronavirus.
The White House is proposing a roughly $850 billion emergency stimulus to address the economic cost of the new coronavirus.
Minnesota lawmakers pass $200 million funding bill to help hospitals, clinics deal with COVID-19 outbreak
Minnesota lawmakers worked through the night at the state Capitol to pass a $200 million bill that will provide funding for health care facilities across the state to deal with the outbreak of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
Minnesota lawmakers worked through the night at the state Capitol to pass a $200 million bill that will provide funding for health care facilities across the state to deal with the outbreak of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
House lawmakers maintain social distance while voting on hospital funding bill amid COVID-19 outbreak
Minnesota legislative leaders announced the Legislature are going to pass a second bill related to the outbreak of COVID-19 Monday, extending funding to hospitals.
Minnesota legislative leaders announced the Legislature are going to pass a second bill related to the outbreak of COVID-19 Monday, extending funding to hospitals.
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.
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 Legislature will take a month-long break amid coronavirus
Amid the coronavirus outbreak, the Minnesota Legislature will take what amounts to a monthlong break starting Monday, legislative leaders announced Sunday evening.
Amid the coronavirus outbreak, the Minnesota Legislature will take what amounts to a monthlong break starting Monday, legislative leaders announced Sunday evening.