Walz Calls for Codifying Some Pandemic Emergency Orders
The move would give lawmakers more of a say in shaping the state's response.
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Minnesota Man Creates Wristband For People Who Get COVID Vaccine
A Minnesota man has come up with a way for people who get the COVID-19 vaccine to encourage others to do so.
Your Stimulus Check Won’t Be Coming in Time for Christmas
Congress is nearing an agreement on the details of a new economic stimulus package that should include direct payments of $600 per person, but don't expect them until 2021.
Verndale Restaurant Offering 'Outdoor' Dining in Fish Houses
Necessity is the mother of innovation, and this restaurant in Verndale, Minnesota has taken innovation to the next level.
Meet the First Minnesotan to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
The first COVID-19 vaccines arrived in Minnesota Monday and the first Minnesotan got the vaccine this morning. Her name is Thera Witte.
State Takes Legal Action Against Three Minnesota Restaurants
The state has decided to take legal action against three restaurants found to be in violation of the most recent COVID-19 executive order.
Minnesota COVID-19 Nurse Shamed For Hanging Christmas Lights
After Kim Hunt, a COVID-19 nurse, put up a simple lights display on her house she got an anonymous letter from someone saying they were "harmful".
A Minnesota Made Face Mask Makes Time's List of Best Inventions
Breathe99 is a face mask that was invented years ago by an avid runner, Max Bock Aronson, when he lived in Asia as a way to filter out air pollution during his runs.
Hy-Vee Reinstating Special Shopping Hours for High Risk Shoppers
Due to the increase in COVID cases, Hy-Vee is reinstating their special shopping hours for those who are at high risk for COVID.
MDH Reports 6,265 New COVID-19 Cases, 51 Additional Deaths
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 51 additional deaths due to complications of COVID-19 and 6,265 new positive cases Saturday.