3M producing 35 million respirators per month in the U.S. to help combat COVID-19
Maplewood, Minnesota-based 3M says it has ramped up its production of respirators to 35 million per month in the United States, 90 percent of which are designated for healthcare workers.
Maplewood, Minnesota-based 3M says it has ramped up its production of respirators to 35 million per month in the United States, 90 percent of which are designated for healthcare workers.
Minnesota receives record 95,300 unemployment applications following COVID-19 closures
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has received a record 95,352 unemployment applications this week following the cancelation of large public gatherings and the closure of entertainment, fitness and beauty businesses and dine-in service at restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has received a record 95,352 unemployment applications this week following the cancelation of large public gatherings and the closure of entertainment, fitness and beauty businesses and dine-in service at restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota grocery stores increasing wages for workers on front lines of COVID-19 pandemic
Grocery store chains across Minnesota are increasing wages for their employees who are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Grocery store chains across Minnesota are increasing wages for their employees who are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota daycare centers grow increasingly nervous about staying open amid coronavirus crisis
The health department is again urging daycare centers and preschools to remain open, but the decision has left parents, educators and daycare providers with a tough call on what to do and how to keep kids and staff safe.
The health department is again urging daycare centers and preschools to remain open, but the decision has left parents, educators and daycare providers with a tough call on what to do and how to keep kids and staff safe.
Minnesota governor orders health care providers to postpone elective procedures
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is now ordering health care providers to postpone all elective surgeries and procedures amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is now ordering health care providers to postpone all elective surgeries and procedures amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Minnesota governor classifies food distribution workers as emergency workers amid COVID-19 outbreak
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has classified food distribution workers including store clerks, stockers and others as Tier 2 Emergency workers amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Minnesota Grocers Association.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has classified food distribution workers including store clerks, stockers and others as Tier 2 Emergency workers amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Minnesota Grocers Association.
Minnesota restaurant giving away roll of toilet paper with take-out orders totaling more than $25
Some customers picking up their take-out orders from Cambridge Bar and Grill may have received an usual pairing with their food.
Some customers picking up their take-out orders from Cambridge Bar and Grill may have received an usual pairing with their food.
Twin Cities COVID-19 models worry hospitals
Computer modeling is offering best and worst case scenarios for the Twin Cities when it comes to COVID-19 and its impact on the regional health care system.
Computer modeling is offering best and worst case scenarios for the Twin Cities when it comes to COVID-19 and its impact on the regional health care system.
How to help Minnesota's small businesses survive the coronavirus crisis
Small businesses are preparing to take a hit while waiting out coronavirus concerns.
Small businesses are preparing to take a hit while waiting out coronavirus concerns.
U of M medical students offer free childcare to health care workers on front lines of coronavirus
University of Minnesota medical students are stepping up to help after nurses, doctors and hospital workers all over the state realized they didn’t have anyone to care for their children after the Governor closed schools earlier this week.
University of Minnesota medical students are stepping up to help after nurses, doctors and hospital workers all over the state realized they didn’t have anyone to care for their children after the Governor closed schools earlier this week.
Minnesota Dept. of Health narrowing testing criteria amid national shortage of COVID-19 tests
The Minnesota Department of Health says it is narrowing the criteria to test for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, due to a limited supply of testing materials.
The Minnesota Department of Health says it is narrowing the criteria to test for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, due to a limited supply of testing materials.
Mall of America closes until 'at least' March 31 amid COVID-19 outbreak
The Mall of America will close due to the COVID-19 pandemic, officials announced Tuesday.
The Mall of America will close due to the COVID-19 pandemic, officials announced Tuesday.
Minnesota man visits elderly father through window, as COVID-19 prohibits in-person visits
As nursing homes across Minnesota implement strict visitation restrictions amid the COVID-19 outbreak, people are getting creative with how to spend time with their loved ones.
As nursing homes across Minnesota implement strict visitation restrictions amid the COVID-19 outbreak, people are getting creative with how to spend time with their loved ones.
Nickelodeon Universe to close Wednesday for all of March due to COVID-19
The Mall of America says some of its tenants are closed or limiting hours, but its foremost tenant, the Nickelodeon Universe, will close for the rest of the month.
The Mall of America says some of its tenants are closed or limiting hours, but its foremost tenant, the Nickelodeon Universe, will close for the rest of the month.
Minnesota family finds special way to visit grandma during COVID-19 lockdown
One Minnesota family found a special way to visit grandma as nursing homes across the country takes extra precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
One Minnesota family found a special way to visit grandma as nursing homes across the country takes extra precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
St. Paul declares local emergency over coronavirus pandemic
As cases rise and schools close, the City of St. Paul is declaring an emergency over the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
As cases rise and schools close, the City of St. Paul is declaring an emergency over the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
Minnesota woman struggling to be tested after doctor recommends COVID-19 screening
As cases pile up around the country, and with nine now confirmed in Minnesota, the coronavirus pandemic has many people who are feeling sick wondering if they should be tested for COVID-19.
As cases pile up around the country, and with nine now confirmed in Minnesota, the coronavirus pandemic has many people who are feeling sick wondering if they should be tested for COVID-19.
Charges: Woman assaulted police officer after allegedly throwing child off St. Paul balcony
A 33-year-old woman accused of throwing her 11-year-old son from a fourth floor balcony in St. Paul, Minnesota Monday is now charged with assaulting a police officer while she was being taken into custody. She was also charged with attempted murder.
A 33-year-old woman accused of throwing her 11-year-old son from a fourth floor balcony in St. Paul, Minnesota Monday is now charged with assaulting a police officer while she was being taken into custody. She was also charged with attempted murder.
Health officials confirm first case of coronavirus in Minnesota
Minnesota health officials have confirmed the first case of the COVID-19 coronavirus in Minnesota. State health officials said the case is an older adult in Ramsey County who recently was on a cruise ship with another passenger with a known COVID-19 case.
Minnesota health officials have confirmed the first case of the COVID-19 coronavirus in Minnesota. State health officials said the case is an older adult in Ramsey County who recently was on a cruise ship with another passenger with a known COVID-19 case.
Charges: Man murdered 2-year-old daughter in Austin, Minnesota, left her body in roadside ditch
The 35-year-old Milwaukee man has now been charged for his 2-year-old's death after she died from non-accidental blunt force trauma.
The 35-year-old Milwaukee man has now been charged for his 2-year-old's death after she died from non-accidental blunt force trauma.