ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported more than 7,000 new cases of the coronavirus and 39 deaths. Thursday’s case total shattered the single-day record set just last week by more than 1,000 cases as the virus continues its unrelenting spread throughout the state. Minnesota’s total cases since the start of the pandemic reached 200,000 on Thursday, and nearly…
ST. PAUL — With coronavirus cases and deaths soaring to record levels in Minnesota, Republican lawmakers back down from another attempt to strip Democratic Gov. Tim Walz of his emergency powers. Lawmakers from both parties acknowledging the situation is serious as they gather for the sixth special session of 2020. Democrats are defending the governor’s handling of the crisis. House…
ST. PAUL — Minnesotans can now get tested for COVID-19 without ever leaving their home. The state Department of Health has expanded its pilot program for its at-home COVID-19 test statewide. Anyone in Minnesota can now order a saliva test to be delivered to their home. The test is then sent to the new saliva testing lab in Oakdale for…
ST. PAUL — Minnesota reports a record 56 COVID-19 deaths including 5 in our region: 2 each in Clay and Douglas and 1 in Marshall counties. The ages of the 56 people were all at least 50 and older. 38 of the deaths were in long term care facilities. Minnesota has 4,900 new cases of the virus. Around 1,300 people…
MINNEAPOLIS – A November storm has dumped as much as 10 inches of snow in Minnesota and whipped up damaging winds in Wisconsin where tens of thousands were left without power. The Minnesota State Patrol handled hundreds of crashes and spinouts as snow piled up late Tuesday. The National Weather Service record 5.5 inches of snow at Minneapolis-St. Paul International…
After announcing bars & restaurants will close at 10 every night starting Friday, @GovTimWalz is concerned Minnesotans will go to ND & SD. He’d like to see both states get mask mandates. Walz also praises Gov @DougBurgum for what he’s done with testing and contact tracing apps. pic.twitter.com/zyrJPNDib4 — Austin Erickson (@AEricksonKVRR) November 10, 2020 MINNESOTA – After announcing bars…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Gov. Tim Walz has ordered Minnesota bars and restaurants to stop serving at 10 p.m. and is limiting attendance at weddings, funeral and social gatherings under new restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus. The new rules, which take effect Friday, are aimed at young adults, ages 18 to 35, who are often carriers…
MOORHEAD, Minn. – The DMV in Moorhead has closed to prepare its move to the Moorhead Center Mall. Clay County made the announcement on its website. The DMV will stay closed until Monday, November 16 at 8:00 AM while Minnesota transitions from the MNLARS computer system to the MNDRIVE program. While the state moves programs, online services statewide will be…
WADENA, Minn. — The family of a Wadena woman who was hit by a car and killed says they’re through looking for answers and are instead searching for closure. Tasha Gorentz says she and her family may never know what led to her sister’s death that one early September morning. “There’s not a lot of answers, and I think that’s…
DOUGLAS CO., Minn. — A hay bale fire quickly spread to bags of corn, grass and eventually a mobile home in rural Kensington, Minnesota. Mark Fernholz reported the fire at his farm around 2 Sunday afternoon. At least five fire departments responded to fight the blaze fueled by strong south winds. The mobile home is a complete loss, and a…
