MDH Says New CDC Guidance Regarding Masks Doesn’t Change Directive To Stay Home If You’re Sick
The Centers for Disease Control is now recommending Americans wear a mask over their face to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Jan Malcom, director of the Minnesota Department of Health, says there's something to remember. "People who are sick need [...]
Minnesota The Best in the United States When It Comes To Per Capita COVID-19 Infections
The numbers say Minnesota is doing well on a per capita basis when it comes to COVID-19 infections. "We have 17 infections per 100,000 people which puts us best in the country," said Walz. "But we're not resting on our [...]
Minnesota Veterans Impacted by COVID-19 Now Eligible For Grants
Minnesota Veterans are eligible for a total of six-point-two million dollars in grants after recent action by Minnesota lawmakers. Larry Herke is the Minnesota Commissioner of Veterans Affairs. "These funds will be available for eligible veterans and their families who [...]
Walz Says The Society and Health Ramifications of a Negative Economic Downtown Part of the Public Policy Discussion
The shutdowns and orders issues by state government in connection to the COVID-19 outbreak are going to have an effect on the economy moving forward. Governor Tim Walz says the potential health and societal ramifications, such as suicides; depression and [...]
Region Nine In a Unique Position To Help in a Unique Time
Region Nine Development Commission says they're in a unique position to help businesses and local governments deal with the unique situation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nicole Grienswic-Mickelson is the executive director of Region Nine. "We're trying to help determine where [...]
Minnesota Golf Courses Hope to Open
The Minnesota Golf Association is lobbying state leadership to allow golfers to begin playing soon. M-G-A executive director Tom Ryan says they understand the health concerns, but they will recommend strict guidelines be put in place to help golfers practice [...]
30 COVID Deaths in Minnesota
30 Minnesotans have died from COVID-19--according to the latest reporting from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). 986 people have tested positive for the virus in the state. At least 28,128 tests have been completed. Health officials caution that not [...]
COVID Cases Rise to 986 in MN (April 6)
April 6, 2020 Updated April 6, 2020 Updated daily at 11 a.m., with data current as of 4 p.m. the previous day. Dates provided are those when the case, hospitalization, or death was first posted in this situation report. [...]
Xcel selling Mankato plant to Southwest Generation
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Xcel Energy says it will sell its natural gas-fired power plant in Mankato to Southwest Generation for $680 million and use the funds, in part, to support the coronavirus recovery efforts. Southwest is based in Denver, Colorado. [...]
