Minnesota grocery industry assures: No shortage on the horizon

The grocery store industry is assuring consumers that there is no supply chain issue, despite empty shelves at stores everywhere.

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.

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 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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Charges: Mother said she 'snapped' before throwing boy 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 Monday is now charged with attempted murder. She is also charged with assaulting a police officer while she was being taken into custody. 

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.

Becker, Minnesota wrestler revived after collapsing at state tournament

The 17-year-old had just finished his match Saturday when he collapsed next to the mat. Luckily, a medical team performed CPR and used an AED machine to revive him.