Coronavirus In Minnesota: Lawmakers Will Reconvene To Bolster COVID-19 Fight
Minnesota lawmakers are preparing to return to the Capitol to beef up the state's fight against COVID-19 and help residents cope with the economic disruptions.
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Minnesota lawmakers are preparing to return to the Capitol to beef up the state's fight against COVID-19 and help residents cope with the economic disruptions.
The "Safer At Home" order prohibits gatherings of any size and puts new restrictions on travel for the next month.
Gov. Tony Evers must order Wisconsin officials to conduct the state's spring election entirely by mail to keep workers and voters safe in the midst of the coronavirus crisis, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says.
The largely bipartisan approach to attacking the coronavirus in Wisconsin showed signs of cracking after Democratic Gov. Tony Evers said he was ordering all nonessential businesses closed as a way to slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep more people at home.
"I'm using this as an opportunity to lead by example. Though I'm feeling healthy and not showing any symptoms, I'm going to work from home," Walz said.
Prosecutors worked to let go inmates who were waiting for their court appearances, did not have any records of violence, and were in custody for "relatively minor felonies."
Walz also directed an additional $356 million toward the COVID-19 response.
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar says her husband John Bessler contracted coronavirus (COVID-19).
The $1 million plan was put forward at an emergency meeting of the Swift County Board of Commissioners on Friday and was expected to get funding votes in all three counties next week.
Gov. Tim Walz said Friday he's prepared to order Minnesotans to "shelter-in-place" if it becomes necessary.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has granted grocery store workers special emergency status to ensure store supplies stay stocked.
Frey and his wife Sarah Clarke said the baby is due in September.
Prosecutors say Dr. Muhammad Masood told others that he pledged his allegiance to the Islamic State group and wanted to carry out "lone wolf" attacks in the United States.
Officially, the Minnesota House and Senate are in recess until April 14. But they are also on call and can come back at any moment to help pass any additional emergency COVID-19 bills.
