Walz extends stay-at-home order to May 4
Schools, bars and restaurants in Minnesota will remain closed to reduce the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus now has caused 1,154 lab-confirmed illnesses and 39 deaths.
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Fatal crashes surge despite sharp drop in traffic across Minnesota
State officials say they have seen a troubling surge in traffic fatalities even though Gov. Tim Walz's stay-at-home order last sharply reduced travel by motorists across Minnesota.
Uptick in St. Louis County virus cases is tied to one facility
Local health officials warned the coronavirus is also spreading through community transmission.
St. Paul closes playgrounds, sports courts, skate parks
Parks, trails, open spaces, dog parks and athletic fields will remain open, the city said.
Minnesota medical retirees get back to work during pandemic
They could soon become a bigger part of the plan in Minnesota.
HHS: Federal stocks of protective equipment nearly depleted
The Strategic National Stockpile is nearly out of the N95 respirators, surgical masks, face, shields, gowns and other medical supplies desperately needed to protect front-line medical workers treating coronavirus patients.
With restaurants closed, a bacon backup is building in Minn. and hog prices are plunging
About two-thirds of bacon sales happened in restaurants and hog farmers are suddenly losing money.
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