The daily coronavirus update: Minnesota sees largest one-day jump in ICU cases so far
The Minnesota Department of Health also reported Monday that another 12 people have died of COVID-19, for a total of 881 so far.
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New order allows Minnesota churches to hold in-person services at 25 percent capacity
Gov. Tim Walz announced that starting Wednesday churches that follow social distancing guidelines will be able to hold services — as long as the gatherings don’t exceed 25 percent of a building’s capacity.
The daily coronavirus update: 32 more deaths; Minneapolis to require face masks inside public settings
The 32 deaths reported by the Minnesota Department of Health Thursday represents the highest one-day death toll of the COVID-19 pandemic so far. MDH also reported an additional 530 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Minnesota.
Minnesota’s county and city governments wonder when more federal coronavirus aid will come
With revenues drying up and expenses mounting, officials say they need more help from Congress to continue serving residents.
How COVID-19 has interrupted — and modified — teacher licensure in Minnesota
State lawmakers passed a six-month extension for all teacher licenses that were set to expire after June 30.
What to know about Minnesota’s latest guidelines for reopening bars, restaurants and salons
Starting June 1, bars and restaurants will be able to serve customers outdoors if they adhere to certain restrictions. The state will also allow hair salons, barbershops and tattoo parlors to reopen.
Why the Minnesota Legislature couldn’t get a deal done on rental assistance. Or affordable housing.
And how one proposal — linking the two issues to regulatory reform — may offer a possible preview of a deal to be had when the Legislature convenes for a special session.
The daily coronavirus update: 17 more deaths; nurses question resumption of elective procedures in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Health also reported Tuesday 665 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the total known count to 17,029.
Minnesota Legislature approves bill requiring video coverage of influential conservation council
The bill requires that any meeting at the Minnesota Capitol of the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, which recommends millions in state spending on conservation projects, must be streamed live and archived online.
Minnesota’s 2020 legislative session was defined by what got pushed aside to respond to COVID-19
A look at all the people, issues and customs that got forgotten, left behind or disappeared during one of the most unique legislative sessions in Minnesota history.
The Minnesota Legislature really wants a say in how the state distributes federal COVID-19 money — even if Walz doesn’t have to listen
The problem: Even if the administration prefers to work with the Legislature, lawmakers know the governor can act without legislative authority.
Walz to let Minnesota’s stay-at-home order expire, extends state of emergency another 30 days
In a televised speech Wednesday, the governor said he is still keeping bars, restaurants, gyms and salons closed, though his administration is developing plans for those businesses to reopen by June 1.
What you need to know about the expiration of Minnesota’s stay-at-home order
The expiration of Minnesota’s stay-at-home order does not end many restrictions on public gatherings, including a ban on large in-person religious services and eating at restaurants.
Walz not ruling out imposing universal vote-by-mail for 2020 elections
Under his state of emergency powers declared in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz could potentially order the state to move to an all vote-by-mail election.
Why a plan to expand contact tracing in Minnesota is getting pushback at the Legislature
A plan to expand the number of contact tracers tracking coronavirus cases in Minnesota has become a flashpoint in the increasingly partisan debate over Minnesota’s response to the pandemic.
It only took two interventions by the U.S. Supreme Court for Minnesota to revamp its legislative districts
By the late 1950s, populations of House districts ranged from 7,290 residents to 107,246, and Senate districts from 16,878 to 153,455.
Bipartisan bill addressing prescription drug price transparency goes to Gov. Walz
The bill requires pharmaceutical companies to report to the state when pricing for certain prescription drugs exceeds increases outlined in the bill. The bill also requires the Minnesota Department of Health to post the information on a public website.
The daily coronavirus update: Minnesota surpasses 10,000 confirmed cases; state bans large, in-person graduation ceremonies
The Minnesota Department of Health also announced Friday another 26 Minnesotans have died of COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths in the state to 534.
The partisan divide at the Minnesota Capitol now extends to mask-wearing
Mask-wearing at the statehouse has become a partisan preference, with DFLers far more likely to wear face coverings than Republicans.
Minnesota Senate passes 2020 election bill: more money for no-excuse absentee balloting, but no all vote-by-mail
The main provision of the bill expands the voluntary use of no-excuse absentee voting in a year when — due to fears over COVID-19 — the staffing of regular polling is expected to be difficult.
