Coronavirus In Minnesota: Amazon Hires 600 Workers In Minnesota

Amazon says it's hired more than 600 workers in Minnesota as demand for its service has increased amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Apr 8, 2020

Coronavirus Updates: The Latest COVID-19 Headlines From April 8, 2020

Here are the latest COVID-19 headlines.

• Apr 8, 2020

Coronavirus In MN: Walz Signs Bill To Protect First Responders, Workers On COVID-19 Front Lines

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday evening signed a bill that expands workers' compensation eligibility for emergency first responders and front-line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Apr 8, 2020

Coronavirus In Minnesota: 5 More COVID-19 Deaths Reported, Number Of Lab-Confirmed Cases Hits 1,154

Minnesota health officials announced Wednesday that there were five more COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the death toll to 39.

• Apr 8, 2020

Coronavirus In Minnesota: 101-Year-Old Millie Wall, Born During Spanish Flu, Practices Safe Social Distancing

When her grandchildren visited her Tuesday afternoon, 101-year-old Millie Wall made sure to practice safe social distancing.

• Apr 8, 2020

Coronavirus In Minnesota: Gov. Walz To Give Update On Stay-At-Home Order

Gov. Tim Walz says he will give an update Wednesday afternoon on the state's stay-at-home order.

• Apr 8, 2020

Coronavirus In Minnesota: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Addresses Budget Freezes In Letter To City Employees

Mayor Jacob Frey sent an email to Minneapolis employees regarding economic impacts of COVID-19, including a hiring freeze, wage freeze, freeze of discretionary expense, and delaying large purchases.

• Apr 7, 2020

Coronavirus In Minnesota: Arthritis Sufferers Alarmed By Shortage Of Hydroxychloroquine, Touted As COVID-19 Cure

Hydroxychloroquine helps reduce inflammation in joints, but it's also being touted as a potential treatment for COVID-19, putting the drug in short supply for those with prescriptions.

• Apr 7, 2020

Coronavirus In Minnesota: 'Snowbirds' Advised To Self-Quarantine Upon Returning Home

As snowbirds make their way back to Minnesota, should they be worried about bringing COVID-19 with them?

• Apr 7, 2020

Coronavirus In Minnesota: 'Crosses Of Hope,' Created By Lake City Boy And His Grandma, Sparks Nationwide Interest

Five-year-old Axel Grisim Lopez from Lake City is delivering hope, one driftwood cross at a time.

• Apr 7, 2020

Coronavirus In Minnesota: Kat Perkins Makes Social Distancing Rock With 'Curbside Concerts'

With concerts and sporting events canceled, Minnesota musician Kat Perkins has found a way to still entertain crowds.

• Apr 7, 2020

DFL Rep. Winkler Apologizes For Giving Finger To GOP Sen. Jensen Over Insulin Deal

A Minnesota House Democratic leader apologized Tuesday after a video showed him making an obscene gesture at a Republican lawmaker who was announcing a tentative deal on affordable insulin at the state Capitol.

• Apr 7, 2020

Coronavirus In Minnesota: MDH Reports Surge In Smokers Signing Up To Quit Due To COVID-19 Dangers

Minnesota health officials say they've never seen so many people in the state sign up to quit smoking and vaping due to COVID-19 dangers.

• Apr 7, 2020

Coronavirus In Minnesota: OB-GYN Specialists Start Drive-Thru Check-Ups

Cho is used to meeting patients inside a clinic or hospital. Now, her appointments have her going to the curb. It's a drive-thru check-up for moms to be.

• Apr 7, 2020

Coronavirus In Wisconsin: Voters Turn Out For Primary Despite COVID-19 Threat

Despite a pandemic, Wisconsin's primary election went on Tuesday as scheduled -- but it was anything but usual.

• Apr 7, 2020

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