The daily coronavirus update: 17 new cases; testing shortage tied to supplies
In Minnesota, the problem is that some supplies needed for testing are in short supply.
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‘There will be like zero income’: How coronavirus is crushing Minnesota’s private bus companies
Bus companies across the state have seen a plummet in bookings as people clamp down on non-essential travel and schools close their doors.
Hours after a frantic finish, the Minnesota Legislature shuts down
At least for now. A resolution adopted in the early morning Tuesday said lawmakers would reconvene April 14.
The daily coronavirus update: 6 new Minnesota cases; Health Department narrows testing criteria
The new guidelines seek to limit tests to health care workers, hospitalized people and people living in close quarters.
For now, you can still go for a walk in the woods, says Minnesota DNR
The DNR said Monday it will keep its parks, recreation areas, campgrounds and other public lands open for the time being.
Walz orders bars and restaurants closed as part of latest effort to slow spread of COVID-19
The latest executive order came just a few hours after the Minnesota Legislature outlined how they would mostly vacate the capitol after getting a few critical things done to respond to COVID-19.
Walz orders all Minnesota schools to close for 8 days; 35 cases of COVID-19 now confirmed
The closure is meant to give districts time to figure out what instruction will look like for the rest of the school year.
Walz declares state of emergency for Minnesota, urges canceling or postponing all large events
The governor also asked the state Legislature to pass a set of emergency bills related to the outbreak, including help to speed up testing for the virus and modifying unemployment insurance for those impacted by quarantines and closures.
COVID-19, sick leave and unemployment insurance in Minnesota: What workers need to know
Here are some answers to questions about unemployment, sick leave and what governments are doing to help people who may lose jobs or money due to coronavirus.
Bottles, caps and cans: the state of booze bills before the 2020 Minnesota Legislature
As recently as Monday, craft brewers and distillers hoped some compromise with the Teamsters and liquor store owners around several issues might be possible this year. Now?
Emergency insulin bill takes a big step forward with passage by Minnesota Senate
The legislation, known as the Alec Smith Insulin Affordability Act, is the latest and perhaps the last version of an emergency insulin bill that has eluded lawmakers for more than a year.
The daily coronavirus update: two new cases; U of M moves classes online
MinnPost is providing daily updates on coronavirus in Minnesota, primarily from the press phone call conducted by the Minnesota Department of Health each afternoon.
Minneapolis’ Upper Harbor Terminal request greeted with skepticism by state Senate committee
On Tuesday, city leaders appeared at the state Capitol to ask lawmakers to set aside $20 million in bonding money to help build a music venue that’s key to the city’s plans for the Upper Harbor Terminal redevelopment project.
The 2020 Minnesota legislative session is becoming all about coronavirus, all the time
If legislation wants attention at the Capitol, it better have something to do with COVID-19.
The battle over ‘wakesurfing’ has made its way to the Minnesota Legislature
A contingent of homeowners and environmental advocates say a proposal to keep wakesurfing 200 feet from shore, docks, and swimmers in Minnesota won’t be effective.
Here’s one thing House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler and House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt agree on
The bill asks voters to give lawmakers the authority to call themselves into special session, a power currently only granted to Minnesota’s governor.
The Minnesota Legislature may have found a way forward on emergency insulin
A Senate bill that relies on manufacturers to supply insulin for diabetics who can’t afford it actually got some good marks — along with some questions — from insulin advocates Thursday.
Legislators look to make getting REAL ID a little easier
The proposed legislation would loosen some outdated requirements for the types of documents needed to prove identity and residency.
Biden wins Minnesota Democratic primary
Biden, with a minuscule state operation, benefited from the popularity of U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who dropped out of the race the day before the primary and endorsed the former vice president.
Walz, legislative leaders outline state’s response to coronavirus
Minnesota still doesn’t have a confirmed case of COVID-19, but it is prepared for when it does, say state officials.
