At Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Dr. Joyner is part of a group of experts who are pursuing a unique but time-tested treatment to help patients with COVID-19 fight off the virus.
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Gov. Walz extends state stay-at-home order until May 4
Gov. Walz extends order until May 4 to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Posted inFeatured, News
Coronavirus: No ‘new normal’ until August, says medical expert
An interview with Dr. David Hamlar (DH), assistant professor of the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Minnesota.
Posted inCOVID-19, Featured
Current and future COVID-19 impacts to Mpls parks and park programs
What’s open, what’s closed or canceled, and how park users can help.
Posted inBulletin, COVID-19, Featured
Gov. Walz, Lt. Gov. Flanagan establish discrimination helpline
Amid rising reports of discrimination from the Asian American community, Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan today launched a discrimination helpline.
Posted inCOVID-19, Featured, News
Coronavirus: 1,154 positive cases, 39 deaths in Minnesota; Gov. Walz gives state address (updated)
The number of positive COVID-19 tests among Minnesota residents has risen to 986, with 30 deaths.
Posted inCOVID-19
Governor Tim Walz unveils new COVID-19 dashboard
Governor Tim Walz unveiled a new state COVID-19 dashboard to track the virus in the state.
Posted inFeatured, Health + Wellness
Worried about your immune system? Try these 5 natural remedies
Here are a few tips to boost your immune system.
Posted inCOVID-19, News
Coronavirus: Sen. Tina Smith to introduce a bill to make older youth, adult dependents eligible for stimulus payments
U.S. Senator Tina Smith is set to introduce legislation to make older children and adult dependents eligible for COVID-19 payments.
Posted inBulletin, COVID-19
COVID-19 responsive grants available
The Foundation invites applications for grants between $5,000–$25,000 aimed at addressing immediate needs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inCOVID-19, Featured
Coronavirus stimulus checks are coming soon: Here’s what to expect
Coronavirus stimulus payments to workers could start going out in the next three weeks.
Posted inBulletin, COVID-19
Gov. Tim Walz announces emergency grants for child care providers 
The grants will provide about $10 million per month over the next few months to support the basic infrastructure needed to keep child care capacity available.
Posted inFeatured, Local & State, News
‘Response Team’ forms to help North Side through COVID-19
The mission of the committee is triage and intervention to keep and create employment in the African American community during these uncertain times.
Posted inFeatured, National, News
Rev. Joseph Lowery, longtime civil right leader, and icon dies at age 98
Civil Rights icon and one of Atlanta’s most revered citizens, Rev. Joseph Lowery passes at age 98.
Posted inBulletin, Business, COVID-19
DEED creating emergency loan program for Minnesota small businesses
DEED is creating a program to help businesses temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Posted inBulletin, COVID-19, Education
Free meals for kids— Mobile App locates school meals during closure 
Starting immediately, the Free Meals for Kids mobile App will help families in need find and access free meals across Minnesota.
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With other essential services, the MSR stays on the job
We welcome your suggestions as to how the MSR can better serve you through this crisis.
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Governor Walz issues stay at home order for Minnesotans
The stay at home order takes effect at 11:59 pm on Friday, March 27 and ends at 5 pm on Friday, April 10.
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Karl-Anthony Towns’ mother in a medically-induced coma due to COVID-19
In an emotional video, Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns shared that his mother contracted COVID-19.
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Where to go for help: a coronavirus resource list
The MSR has compiled a list of financial resources, loans, and other programs to help you get you this crisis.