MN Coronavirus
MN teacher's union: Follow new COVID-19 guidelines to keep schools open
"It’s time for every Minnesotan to mask up, keep their distance and avoid crowds.”
Gov. Walz explains reasoning behind new COVID-19 restrictions
The new restrictions go into effect 11:59 p.m. Friday.
Watch live: Gov. Walz announces new COVID-19 restrictions
The governor is speaking at 6 p.m.
Gov. Walz tells Minnesotans: The time to beat COVID-19 is now
The governor is pleading with Minnesotans to play their part as the state enters its darkest hour in the battle against COVID-19.
Lockdown at St. Cloud prison, where more than half of inmates have COVID-19
More than 900 prison inmates in Minnesota have COVID-19.
In first special session after election, Gazelka says Senate won't hold vote to end Walz powers
It comes as the COVID-19 crisis escalates.
Walz says Minnesota will report 56 COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday
When confirmed, it will be the highest single-day death count so far.
County shuts Rochester bar down for 3 days for COVID-19 violations
Olmsted County has taken action.
COVID-19: Walz confirms bars must close at 10 p.m., new limits on gatherings
It comes as Minnesota's COVID-19 crisis gets increasingly dire.
Gov. Tim Walz convenes special session, will extend emergency powers
The peacetime emergency will be extended for a sixth time.
Almost 6,000 new cases in latest COVID-19 update for Minnesota
A further 31 deaths have been confirmed.
Here is Minnesota's COVID-19 update for Saturday, November 7
The latest update from the Minnesota Department of Health.
Minnesota's COVID-19 situation is dire, and too few are taking steps to stop it
Health officials say they're hoping to avoid another lockdown, but need people to stick to the advice already out there.
Walz: Minnesota at a 'critical point' in COVID-19 fight
Gov. Walz is imploring people to go and get tested for the virus.
Anoka-Hennepin Schools to move middle, high students to distance learning
It's due to the recent surge in COVID-19 in the area.
At-home COVID-19 saliva tests to be made available in 24 MN counties
The Minnesota Department of Health is launching it as a pilot project before expanding it statewide.
Almost a third of attendees at Salvation Army conference get COVID-19
The conference was held in Finlayson.
Here is Minnesota's COVID-19 update for Sunday, Oct. 18
Deaths are in the double digits for the third time in four days.
Here is Minnesota's COVID-19 update for Saturday, Oct. 17
The latest data from the Minnesota Department of Health.
Charter school principal dies from complications of COVID-19
Choua Yang was 54 years old.
MDH announces 6 latest locations for free COVID-19 testing
The testing sites will be operational next week.