Minnesota has 1,700 frozen samples waiting on coronavirus testing but tests are in short supply
Governor Tim Walz says he is deeply concerned there is not enough testing available in Minnesota for officials to combat the coronavirus outbreak.
Governor Tim Walz says he is deeply concerned there is not enough testing available in Minnesota for officials to combat the coronavirus outbreak.
Twin Cities COVID-19 models worry hospitals
Computer modeling is offering best and worst case scenarios for the Twin Cities when it comes to COVID-19 and its impact on the regional health care system.
Computer modeling is offering best and worst case scenarios for the Twin Cities when it comes to COVID-19 and its impact on the regional health care system.
U of M medical students offer free childcare to health care workers on front lines of coronavirus
University of Minnesota medical students are stepping up to help after nurses, doctors and hospital workers all over the state realized they didn’t have anyone to care for their children after the Governor closed schools earlier this week.
University of Minnesota medical students are stepping up to help after nurses, doctors and hospital workers all over the state realized they didn’t have anyone to care for their children after the Governor closed schools earlier this week.
Minnesota Dept. of Health narrowing testing criteria amid national shortage of COVID-19 tests
The Minnesota Department of Health says it is narrowing the criteria to test for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, due to a limited supply of testing materials.
The Minnesota Department of Health says it is narrowing the criteria to test for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, due to a limited supply of testing materials.
Mall of America closes until 'at least' March 31 amid COVID-19 outbreak
The Mall of America will close due to the COVID-19 pandemic, officials announced Tuesday.
The Mall of America will close due to the COVID-19 pandemic, officials announced Tuesday.
Minnesota man visits elderly father through window, as COVID-19 prohibits in-person visits
As nursing homes across Minnesota implement strict visitation restrictions amid the COVID-19 outbreak, people are getting creative with how to spend time with their loved ones.
As nursing homes across Minnesota implement strict visitation restrictions amid the COVID-19 outbreak, people are getting creative with how to spend time with their loved ones.
Nickelodeon Universe to close Wednesday for all of March due to COVID-19
The Mall of America says some of its tenants are closed or limiting hours, but its foremost tenant, the Nickelodeon Universe, will close for the rest of the month.
The Mall of America says some of its tenants are closed or limiting hours, but its foremost tenant, the Nickelodeon Universe, will close for the rest of the month.
Son finds unique way to visit dad at assisted living facility amid COVID-19 lockdown
A Minnesota woman took to Facebook after witnessing a touching moment between a father and son during the coronavirus outbreak.
A Minnesota woman took to Facebook after witnessing a touching moment between a father and son during the coronavirus outbreak.
Minnesota family finds special way to visit grandma during COVID-19 lockdown
One Minnesota family found a special way to visit grandma as nursing homes across the country takes extra precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
One Minnesota family found a special way to visit grandma as nursing homes across the country takes extra precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota woman struggling to be tested after doctor recommends COVID-19 screening
As cases pile up around the country, and with nine now confirmed in Minnesota, the coronavirus pandemic has many people who are feeling sick wondering if they should be tested for COVID-19.
As cases pile up around the country, and with nine now confirmed in Minnesota, the coronavirus pandemic has many people who are feeling sick wondering if they should be tested for COVID-19.
Charges: Woman assaulted police officer after allegedly throwing child off St. Paul balcony
A 33-year-old woman accused of throwing her 11-year-old son from a fourth floor balcony in St. Paul, Minnesota Monday is now charged with assaulting a police officer while she was being taken into custody. She was also charged with attempted murder.
A 33-year-old woman accused of throwing her 11-year-old son from a fourth floor balcony in St. Paul, Minnesota Monday is now charged with assaulting a police officer while she was being taken into custody. She was also charged with attempted murder.
Charges: Mother said she 'snapped' before throwing boy off St. Paul balcony
A 33-year-old woman accused of throwing her 11-year-old son from a fourth floor balcony in St. Paul Monday is now charged with attempted murder. She is also charged with assaulting a police officer while she was being taken into custody.
A 33-year-old woman accused of throwing her 11-year-old son from a fourth floor balcony in St. Paul Monday is now charged with attempted murder. She is also charged with assaulting a police officer while she was being taken into custody.
Health officials confirm first case of coronavirus in Minnesota
Minnesota health officials have confirmed the first case of the COVID-19 coronavirus in Minnesota. State health officials said the case is an older adult in Ramsey County who recently was on a cruise ship with another passenger with a known COVID-19 case.
Minnesota health officials have confirmed the first case of the COVID-19 coronavirus in Minnesota. State health officials said the case is an older adult in Ramsey County who recently was on a cruise ship with another passenger with a known COVID-19 case.
Charges: Man murdered 2-year-old daughter in Austin, Minnesota, left her body in roadside ditch
The 35-year-old Milwaukee man has now been charged for his 2-year-old's death after she died from non-accidental blunt force trauma.
The 35-year-old Milwaukee man has now been charged for his 2-year-old's death after she died from non-accidental blunt force trauma.
Becker, Minnesota wrestler revived after collapsing at state tournament
The 17-year-old had just finished his match Saturday when he collapsed next to the mat. Luckily, a medical team performed CPR and used an AED machine to revive him.
The 17-year-old had just finished his match Saturday when he collapsed next to the mat. Luckily, a medical team performed CPR and used an AED machine to revive him.
Maple Grove man sentenced to 22 years for beating his parents, killing his mother
The 42-year-old was sentenced to 266 months after he admitted to brutally beating his mother and father. His mother died from her injuries.
The 42-year-old was sentenced to 266 months after he admitted to brutally beating his mother and father. His mother died from her injuries.
‘Covered in blood’: Gruesome St. Paul stabbing happened in front of 2-year-old boy, man charged
New charges detail a disturbing and bloody crime scene in St. Paul where police say a man murdered a woman in front of a young child on Wednesday.
New charges detail a disturbing and bloody crime scene in St. Paul where police say a man murdered a woman in front of a young child on Wednesday.
After daughter dies by suicide, Blaine, Minn. family works to help other children
Following half-a-dozen student deaths by suicide in Blaine, MN, police, parents and area schools are stepping up to make changes and get help to young adults who need it.
Following half-a-dozen student deaths by suicide in Blaine, MN, police, parents and area schools are stepping up to make changes and get help to young adults who need it.
Search warrant: Man with suspected mental illness killed mom, brother, dogs before turning gun on himself
A man with a possible mental illness is believed to have shot and killed his brother and his mom as well as the two family dogs before turning the gun on himself at the family’s home in Apple Valley, Minnesota over the weekend, according to a search warrant.
A man with a possible mental illness is believed to have shot and killed his brother and his mom as well as the two family dogs before turning the gun on himself at the family’s home in Apple Valley, Minnesota over the weekend, according to a search warrant.
One dead after small plane crashes near St. Michael, Minnesota
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is investigating a small plane crash that left one person dead Saturday monring in St. Michael, Minnesota.
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is investigating a small plane crash that left one person dead Saturday monring in St. Michael, Minnesota.


















