Minnesota death toll from COVID-19 rises to 143, case total reaches 2,470

As of Monday, the deaths of 143 Minnesotans have been attributed to COVID-19. The total number of positive cases has now reached  2,470. However, health officials say the number of confirmed cases is still considered to be an undercount due to a lack of widespread testing. 

Minnesota nurse union president details 'real and devastating' impact of COVID-19

Mary Turner, the president of the Minnesota Nurses Association, gave an emotional speech during Minnesota's COVID-19 briefing to describe the impact the virus has had on patients and their family members.

Minneapolis nonprofit helps isolated seniors stay connected with virtual visits

A college freshman in Minneapolis is finding a way to bring volunteers face to face with senior citizens, who are currently isolated in nursing homes. Within a month of launching, the newly formed nonprofit is expanding across the country.

Minnesota's youngest COVID-19 patient is 4 weeks old, in hospital

The youngest COVID-19 patient in Minnesota is a four-week-old infant who is among the 177 people hospitalized with coronavirus as of Tuesday, April 14, according to the latest statewide update from the Minnesota Department of Health. Minnesota's COVID-19 patients range in age from four weeks to 104 years.

Minnesota hits 1,069 COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 34 deaths now attributed to virus

Minnesota reported 83 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 1,069, although health officials say that number is still an undercount due to lack of widespread testing. There have now been 34 deaths attributed to the virus.  

Coronavirus in Minnesota: 29 deaths, 935 confirmed cases

Minnesota now has a reported 29 deaths attributed to COVID-19 and 935 confirmed cases. However, health officials say that number is still an undercount due to lack of widespread testing. 

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's bodyguard has recovered from coronavirus

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is self-quarantining and working from home for 14 days after a member of his security detail tested positive for the coronavirus, but that State Trooper has now recovered, the Governor announced Thursday. 

Minnesota sees 5 more COVID-19 deaths, 17 total in outbreak to date

Five more deaths in Minnesota have been attributed to the coronavirus--the most in a single day-bringing the total number of deaths in the outbreak to 17. 

Minnesota nurse heads to New York City to answer call for help

Health professionals from across the country are now heading to New York City to join the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Among them is a nurse from Minnesota.

Mayo Clinic helping fast-track COVID-19 immunity test and treatment

The Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota are part of a nationwide effort to begin using old-school medicine to treat this modern pandemic.

Minneapolis uses 'Tiger King' to demonstrate social distancing guidelines

The City of Minneapolis looked to Netflix's hit docuseries "Tiger King" to find new inspiration to bring home the message of social distancing. 

MyPillow shifting 75% of production to make face masks for hospitals

Minnesota-based company MyPillow is joining the effort to supply health care workers with the protective gear they need amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Number of COVID-19 cases in Minnesota rises to 287, hospitalizations spike to 26

The number of patients in Minnesota who are hospitalized for the coronavirus spiked to 26 Wednesday, nearly doubling the 15 who were hospitalized on Tuesday as the number of cases grows statewide.

Minnesota school resource officer keeping up his daily doodles despite school closure

A school resource officer in New Brighton, Minnesota known for his daily doodles isn’t letting the fact that schools are closed keep him from trying to brighten students’ days with his drawings. 

From a distance, young Minnesota girl befriends neighbor during COVID-19 outbreak

As families across Minnesota stay home and maintain a social distance from others, one young girl made friends with her neighbor - all by communicating from her balcony.