A look at how North High School in St. Paul equipped nearly 1,700 students with laptops in a short amount of time for distance learning.
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Posted inCOVID-19
St. Paul closes playgrounds, skate parks, and courts
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, St. Paul Parks and Recreation has announced the closure of playgrounds, tennis, basketball and volleyball courts, and skate parks. Parks, trails and open spaces will remain open as long as users abide by federal and state social distancing guidelines of remaining at least six feet apart from each other. […]
Posted inNational, News
Miami store outfits workers with face shields
Many workers in grocery stores nationwide work daily with very little personal protective equipment, but the same can’t be said for Bravo Supermarket in Miami.
Posted inBulletin, COVID-19
I-35W Bridge, MN landmarks to partake in #LightItBlue salute to healthcare workers
The Interstate 35W Bridge, Target Field, U.S. Bank Stadium and other landmarks and buildings across the state will glow in light blue Thursday night to honor healthcare workers.
Posted inArts + Culture, Music
Vēmos and Icehouse to host virtual concert for hospitality workers (updated)
The virtual benefit concert features Pavielle, and Gabe Douglas of 4ontheFloor and more.
Posted inBulletin, COVID-19, Education
State history text now available free online, thanks to Historical Society
To help Minnesotans currently engaging in distance learning during COVID-19, MNHS has made its award-winning “Northern Lights” Interactive eBook free for all. Featuring 20 chapters exploring the diverse stories of our state, the e-book will be available free of charge through the end of the school year. Published since 1989, the most recent edition of […]
Posted inFeatured, News
Dying to work: Frontline workers bear the brunt of the lethal virus
Beyond medical professionals, many front-line workers have spoken up about the lack of protective equipment.
Posted inBulletin, COVID-19
Bank grants go to affordable housing developers
Old National Bank announced that it would present two local nonprofit organizations with $10K grants.
Posted inCOVID-19, Health + Wellness
Domestic violence growing in wake of coronavirus outbreak
When people feel powerless in one area of their lives, they often seek to establish more power over other areas.
Posted inCOVID-19, Featured, Health + Wellness
Coronavirus: Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Joyner leads COVID-19 plasma treatment research
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.
Posted inCOVID-19, Featured, Local & State, News
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 inOpinion
The pandemic view from inside Rush City
As social distancing goes on more of the free world actually begins to feel some of what those of us on the inside feel every waking day.
Posted inOpinion
The coronavirus did not sneak up on us: it was expected
The truth is the novel coronavirus snuck up on no one. And it wasn’t fringy conspiracy theory bloggers who were sounding the pandemic alarm.
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 inHealth + Wellness
Medical services are changing in response to COVID-19
All patients—that means you—are being considered to have the COVID-19 disease. So, do not be threatened by the extra questions, extra gowning etc.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
Heading off coronavirus anxiety
There are some things that you can do to reduce the severity of your anxiety and fear.
Posted inNational, News
In memoriam: African Americans who have died of COVID-19
Contrary to false online conspiracies that ‘Blacks can’t get coronavirus,’ African Americans are not immune to COVID-19.
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.