Coronavirus In Minnesota: Metro Transit Reduces Service

Adapting to changes because of COVID-19, Metro Transit announced Monday they will be reducing service by 40%. 

• Mar 23, 2020

Coronavirus In Minnesota: Gov. Walz Says Models Show 40% To 80% In State Will Contract COVID-19

The state's number of positive cases jumped about 40% from Sunday's figures to 235 total. Walz says that nearly 1,000 people were tested on Sunday.

• Mar 23, 2020

Coronavirus In MN: Lt. Gov. Flanagan Says Her Brother Died From COVID-19 In Tennessee

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan says the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic now has a personal connection to her.

• Mar 23, 2020

'I Hope He Will Be Home Soon': Sen. Klobuchar Announces Husband John Bessler Has COVID-19

Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar says her husband John Bessler contracted coronavirus (COVID-19).

• Mar 23, 2020

Coronavirus In MN: YMCA Opens 38 Locations For Children Of Essential Workers

Starting Monday, the YMCA Twin Cities will open its doors at 38 locations to elementary school-aged children whose parents are considered essential workers.

• Mar 23, 2020

Coronavirus In Minnesota: 3M Producing 35 Million Respirator Masks Per Month

More than 500,000 respirator masks from 3M's South Dakota plant are on the way to either New York City or Seattle.

• Mar 23, 2020

Coronavirus In Minnesota: Mayo Clinic Pitches In To Eliminate State's Testing Backlog

State infectious disease director Kris Ehresmann says the state should now be able to get back to patients with their results much faster.

• Mar 23, 2020

Small Businesses Look To Customer's Support Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Gov. Tim Walz announced small businesses will be able to have federal support from the impact of COVID-19. But one small business owner raises concerns of taking on more debt.

• Mar 22, 2020

University Of Minnesota Doctor Creates Simpler, Cheaper Ventilator

Many are already expressing concerns about potential shortages but there's a doctor at the University of Minnesota who says he just created a simpler, cheaper ventilator that could save lives.

• Mar 22, 2020

Minnesota Senator, Doctor On Front Lines To Make A Difference In COVID-19 Battle

As his most recent shift wrapped at Hennepin Healthcare downtown, physician and State Senator Matt Klein snapped a selfie in scrubs and face mask, then shared on Facebook the struggles he and other healthcare workers face as they battle the COVID-19 outbreak.

• Mar 22, 2020

Minnesota National Guard Delivered 81,000 Face Masks To MDH In Response To Shortage

Included in the delivery were more than 81,000 N95 masks, 17,296 pandemic flu kits, 1,153 Tyvek disposable coveralls, 2,265 boots and 2,263 gloves.

• Mar 22, 2020

Community Outpour For More Face Masks For Minnesota Health Care Workers

On Saturday afternoon, Randolph Ave. in St. Paul was the only "busy" place in the state, as dozens of people drove up to the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) building to drop off donated face masks.

• Mar 21, 2020

Allina Health, Blue Cross And Blue Shield Call On Public's Help For Face Mask Donations

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and Allina Health announced a community-based initiative calling on the public's help to donate personal protective equipment (PPE) for health care workers.

• Mar 21, 2020

Gov. Walz Signs Order For National Guard To Deliver Personal Protective Equipment

Gov. Tim Walz authorized the Minnesota National Guard to provide assistance in transporting protective gear for health care workers as the nation faces a shortage.

• Mar 21, 2020

Wayzata Walgreens Closes, Team Member With Presumed Case Of COVID-19

A Walgreens located in Wayzata temporarily closed due to a team member having a presumed case of COVID-19. 

• Mar 21, 2020

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