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In addition to the $1.2 billion Walz wants to leave unspent from the budget surplus, $2.3 billion in a rainy day fund which would leave Minnesota with $3.5 billion in reserves.
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Gov. Tim Walz proposed Thursday to bank $1.2 billion of Minnesota's projected $1.5 billion budget surplus because of the uncertainties over how the new coronavirus will affect the economy.
The Minnesota Twins' remaining six home spring training games and one exhibition contest in Fort Myers, Florida have been canceled due to coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns.
The Minnesota Wild's game Thursday night has been canceled after the NHL announced it will be pausing the 2019-2020 season due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
The Mayo Clinic announced Thursday that it has developed a test to detect the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection.
Country music superstar Kenny Chesney says he's not taking any chances with the coronavirus, so he will be postponing the initial dates of his 2020 Chillaxification Tour.
On Thursday, the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) announced that the 2020 NCHC Tournament has been canceled.
Health officials in Minnesota announced Thursday afternoon that the number of positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases has nearly doubled, hitting a total of nine.
The Minnesota Vikings say the team is suspending travel for coaches and scouts amid concerns over coronavirus (COVID-19).
Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday declared a public health emergency over the coronavirus, which helps free up resources to respond to its growing threat. Meanwhile, the Capitol closed to formal tours until further notice and the state high school athletics association moved to drastically restrict attendance at remaining winter tournaments.
"The main priority of the Big Ten Conference continues to be the health, safety and wellness of our student-athletes, coaches, administrators, fans and media."
The home opener for Minnesota United FC was slated for this weekend, but Major League Soccer announced Thursday that the league is suspending its season due to the threat of coronavirus (COVID-19).
President Donald Trump's campaign has canceled an event in Wisconsin next week because of the coronavirus. The "Catholics for Trump" event was scheduled March 19 in Milwaukee.
Due to concerns over the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), a healthcare provider in central Minnesota says it's no longer allowing visitors in its hospitals, senior care facilities, and other places were a large number of people are staying.
