Minnesota sees 5 more COVID-19 deaths, 17 total in outbreak to date
Five more deaths in Minnesota have been attributed to the coronavirus--the most in a single day-bringing the total number of deaths in the outbreak to 17.
Minnesota nurse heads to New York City to answer call for help
Health professionals from across the country are now heading to New York City to join the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Among them is a nurse from Minnesota.
Mayo Clinic helping fast-track COVID-19 immunity test and treatment
The Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota are part of a nationwide effort to begin using old-school medicine to treat this modern pandemic.
Minneapolis uses 'Tiger King' to demonstrate social distancing guidelines
The City of Minneapolis looked to Netflix's hit docuseries "Tiger King" to find new inspiration to bring home the message of social distancing.
Minnesota teacher forms 'Shield Squad' of 3D printer owners to make face shields for health care workers
Students haven’t been on the campus of St. Thomas Academy for three weeks, but one teacher is working hard to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
MyPillow shifting 75% of production to make face masks for hospitals
Minnesota-based company MyPillow is joining the effort to supply health care workers with the protective gear they need amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Number of COVID-19 cases in Minnesota rises to 287, hospitalizations spike to 26
The number of patients in Minnesota who are hospitalized for the coronavirus spiked to 26 Wednesday, nearly doubling the 15 who were hospitalized on Tuesday as the number of cases grows statewide.
Minnesota school resource officer keeping up his daily doodles despite school closure
A school resource officer in New Brighton, Minnesota known for his daily doodles isn’t letting the fact that schools are closed keep him from trying to brighten students’ days with his drawings.
From a distance, young Minnesota girl befriends neighbor during COVID-19 outbreak
As families across Minnesota stay home and maintain a social distance from others, one young girl made friends with her neighbor - all by communicating from her balcony.
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 Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan says her brother has died from COVID-19
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan says her older brother, Ron, died over the weekend after contracting COVID-19.
Coronavirus in Minnesota: 1 death, 169 cases
Minnesota has reported its first COVID-19 death, officials announced Saturday. The state now has 169 positive cases.
COVID-19 cases jump to 69 in Minnesota, 1 death
UPDATE: Minnesota now has 169 cases of COVID-19, with one death reported in Ramsey County.
Minnesota receives record 95,300 unemployment applications following COVID-19 closures
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has received a record 95,352 unemployment applications this week following the cancelation of large public gatherings and the closure of entertainment, fitness and beauty businesses and dine-in service at restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.”
Minnesota governor signs executive order prohibiting price gouging amid COVID-19 pandemic
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed three more executive orders Friday, including one prohibiting stores from price gouging amid the outbreak of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
Minnesota grocery stores increasing wages for workers on front lines of COVID-19 pandemic
Grocery store chains across Minnesota are increasing wages for their employees who are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota grocery industry assures: No shortage on the horizon
The grocery store industry is assuring consumers that there is no supply chain issue, despite empty shelves at stores everywhere.
Twin Cities chefs, restaurant owners offer truckloads of fresh meals for those in need
Twin Cities restaurant owners and chefs brought in truckloads of fresh meals and produce to those in need for free Thursday.
Minnesota daycare centers grow increasingly nervous about staying open amid coronavirus crisis
The health department is again urging daycare centers and preschools to remain open, but the decision has left parents, educators and daycare providers with a tough call on what to do and how to keep kids and staff safe.