Coronavirus Updates: Gov. Walz Announces $6.2M In COVID-19 Grants For State's Veterans

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says the state's veterans "deserve our support" during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Apr 6, 2020

Coronavirus In Minnesota: Southeastern Town's Fire Department Suspends EMS Due To Lack Of Personal Protective Equipment

Local authorities say the equipment is being "triaged to hospitals and ambulance services" at this time. They hope to resume full services as soon as possible.

• Apr 6, 2020

Fire Burns At Ultimate Sports Bar In Waite Park

The Waite Park City Administrator tells WCCO that it started this morning. The bar is located at 1101 Division St.

• Apr 6, 2020

Coronavirus In Minnesota: Gov. Tim Walz And Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan Launch Discrimination Helpline

The call line will be staffed Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Apr 6, 2020

Coronavirus In Minnesota: Lawmakers Move To Ensure Workers Compensation For First Responders With COVID-19

The House will convene at noon Tuesday while the Senate will meet at 2 p.m. to pass the bill, using some of the same social distancing rules they used when they met March 26 to pass a $330 million COVID-19 relief package.

• Apr 6, 2020

Coronavirus Updates: The Latest COVID-19 Headlines From April 6, 2020

Here are the latest headlines on the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Apr 6, 2020

Coronavirus In Minnesota: Mayo Clinic Testing Plasma Use As Possible COVID-19 Treatment

The medical thinking is that the plasma from those who have recovered is rich in antibodies, which could be a great asset for those battling the coronavirus.

• Apr 6, 2020

Coronavirus In Minnesota: Bar Owner Violating Executive Order Told Police 'This Is Communism'

A southern Minnesota bar owner is charged with not following Gov. Tim Walz's executive order last month to close bars and restaurants as COVID-19 began to spread in the state.

• Apr 6, 2020

Coronavirus In Minnesota: Minneapolis And St. Paul School Districts Return From Spring Break To Distance Learning

MPS is also offering free meals to children in need. They do not have to go to school in Minneapolis to be eligible.

• Apr 6, 2020

Coronavirus In Minnesota: Gov. Tim Walz No Longer Under Self-Quarantine

Gov. Tim Walz is no longer under self-quarantine.

• Apr 6, 2020

Xcel Energy Sells Mankato Plant To Southwest Generation

Xcel Energy says it will sell its natural gas-fired power plant in southern Minnesota to Southwest Generation for $680 million and use the funds, in part, to support COVID-19 recovery efforts.

• Apr 6, 2020

Sheriff: 2 In Custody After Man Stabbed In Granite Falls

The Yellow Medicine County Sheriff's Office says two people are in custody after a 45-year-old man was stabbed Sunday afternoon.

• Apr 6, 2020

Coronavirus In Minnesota: Nice Ride Offering Free Membership To Health Care Workers

Nice Ride is offering critical health care workers a free 30-day membership while they battle on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Apr 6, 2020

Coronavirus In Wisconsin: Gov. Evers Calls For Primary's Postponement, Allowing Home Voting

Several Wisconsin mayors are asking state health officials to shut down Tuesday's primary polling stations.

• Apr 5, 2020

Coronavirus In Minnesota: Gov. Walz Calls Outbreak 'Storm Of Epic Proportions' In State Of State Address

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz focused his entire State of State address Sunday night on fighting COVID-19.

• Apr 5, 2020

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