Attorney General Keith Ellison is warning Minnesotans to do their homework to avoid COVID-19 scams.
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Governor Walz signs executive orders to ​suspend evictions, provide small business loans, address hospital equipment shortage
Gov. Walz signed a number of ordinances today, including Executive Order 20-14
that suspends eviction proceedings during the COVID-19 peacetime emergency.
Posted inFeatured, News
Minnesota lawmakers impacted by the coronavirus
A number of Minnesota lawmakers are feeling the brunt of the coronavirus.
Posted inNews
Governor Walz to self-quarantine after contact with COVID-19
Governor Tim Walz today announced he will self-quarantine for a period of 14 days after learning he had contact with an individual who tested positive for COVID-19.
Posted inArts + Culture, Music
Rihanna donates $5 million to help fight the coronavirus
It was recently announced that through her Clara Lionel Foundation, singer/beauty mogul Rihanna is donating $5 million to aid marginalized communities in the United States, the Caribbean, and Africa.
Posted inNational, News
Ohio County releases prisoners most vulnerable to COVID-19
Earlier this week the ACLU called on prisons and detention centers throughout the U.S. to release high-risk and elderly inmates.
Posted inSports
Former metro-area prep stars earn MIAC honors
Augsburg University guard Tamira McLemore (Eagan), teammate Camryn Speese (DeLaSalle), and Danica Cambrice (St. Croix Lutheran) of St. Catherine University were named All-Conference team.
Posted inFeatured, News
State, federal tax filing deadline is now July 15 due to COVID-19 fallout
The new deadline of July 15 gives taxpayers three additional months to file taxes for the 2019 year without incurring interest or penalties.
Posted inOpinion
Federal response must include targeted relief to hardest-hit communities
Times of crisis expose the cracks in an institution’s structure. Now is the time to repair them.
Posted inCOVID-19, Health + Wellness
COVID-19 treatment might already exist in old drugs
With most of the world on lockdown and the looming threat of millions of deaths, researchers need to find an effective drug much faster.
Posted inCOVID-19, News
Twin Cities United Way opens COVID-19 response and recovery fund
Greater Twin Cities United Way last week started a Greater Twin Cities COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund and expanded its 211 Resource Helpline Service.
Posted inBulletin, News
DNR COVID-19 response: What you need to know
In response to COVID-19, the DNR has canceled or postponed events but the trails and parks remain open.
Posted inBulletin, News
Midtown Global Market is offering curbside pickup and delivery service
Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis closed temporarily to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, with the exception of select grocery stores and vendors offering curbside pick-up and delivery.
Posted inBusiness
Four coronavirus money tips from experts
The time is now to start protecting yourself from the inevitable financial fallout from the coronavirus.
Posted inNews
Tuesday primaries criticized for risking the exposure of COVID-19 to voters
Tuesday’s vote took place amid dire warnings by the CDC and health departments around the nation asking people to keep social distance, avoid crowds and avoid going out as much as possible.
Posted inNews
Police violence breaks out in South Beach during spring break
Viral videos have shown the police charging into groups of spring break partygoers in Miami Beach.
Posted inCOVID-19, News
Coronavirus: Mayor Frey declares local public health emergency in Mpls.
Today Mayor Jacob Frey has formally requested council action to ratify a state of emergency declaration within 72 hours.
Posted inCOVID-19, Education
Governor Walz authorizes temporary closure of K-12 schools to enable long-term plans for COVID-19 (updated)
Schools will be closed to students by Wednesday, March 18 through Friday, March 27 to accommodate COVID-19 planning between school staff, teachers, and administrators.
Posted inCOVID-19, Sports
Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns announces 100K donation to Mayo Clinic for COVID-19 testing
Karl-Anthony Towns announced that he would donate 100K to help the Mayo Clinic increase testing for the virus that causes COVID-19.
Posted inBulletin, News
Weigh in on the Mpls. Transportation Action Plan
The City of Minneapolis has opened public comments for the draft of the Minneapolis Transportation Action Plan.