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Daily COVID-19 update, March 30th – 2020

March 30, 2020 By Tasha Redel

  As of 5:35 p.m. Monday night: State officials continue the focus on locating more personal protective equipment and additional hospital beds as the number of lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases in Minnesota jumped to over 500 this past weekend. Staff from state agencies and volunteer organizations continue working from the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) to […]

Filed Under: Health, News, Politics / Govt

Anglers don’t panic, you can still fish

March 27, 2020 By Tasha Redel

The Minnesota DNR says do not believe it. A social media report that was going around saying the Minnesota fishing season would be canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic is not true.  The false report was made on Minnesota DNR letterhead and encouraged anglers to request access to their favorite fishing areas in the state. The […]

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Governor limits movement during COVID-19 outbreak, starting Saturday

March 25, 2020 By Tasha Redel

Here is a list of who is considered essential and who is not: Critical Business Information The executive order directs Minnesotans to limit movement to slow the spread of COVID-19  To slow the spread of COVID-19 across the state, Governor Tim Walz today signed Executive Order 20-20 directing Minnesotans to stay at home and limit […]

Filed Under: Health, News, Politics / Govt

Daily state COVID-19 update

March 20, 2020 By Tasha Redel

Governor Tim Walz will participate in the daily Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) briefing to provide an update on Minnesota’s response to COVID-19.  The press conference begins at 2:00 p.m.  You can listen to the briefing by following the link below.  Click here for Governor Walz/MDH briefing:

Filed Under: Health, News, Politics / Govt

State Emergency Operations Center Activated

March 18, 2020 By Tasha Redel

The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) was activated following Gov. Tim Walz’s March 13 executive order issuing a Peacetime State of Emergency in response to the nationwide COVID-19 outbreak. The SEOC facilitates coordination between agencies so the state can work to keep Minnesotans safe and provide essential services during emergencies. Coordination is currently taking place […]

Filed Under: Business, Health, News, Politics / Govt

State health department announces new COVID-10 testing guidelines

March 17, 2020 By Tasha Redel

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) today announced that due to a national shortage of COVID-19 laboratory testing materials, the state is forced to make adjustments to its testing criteria to focus on the highest priority specimens, including hospitalized patients. Health care workers and those in congregate living settings such as long-term care will also […]

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Governor Walz orders closure of bars, restaurants, public amusement

March 16, 2020 By Tasha Redel

Following the Minnesota Department of Public Health’s announcement today that the number of COVID-19 cases in Minnesota climbed past 50 with multiple cases of community transmission, Governor Tim Walz today signed Executive Order 20-04 to order the temporary closure of Minnesota restaurants and bars to dine-in customers. He also ordered the temporary closure of other […]

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Governor Walz to announce further action to curb spread of COVID-19

March 16, 2020 By Tasha Redel

TODAY: Governor Walz to Announce Further Action to Curb Spread of COVID-19 WHO: Governor Tim Walz; Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Steve Grove; and Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm. WHAT: Governor Walz will announce further action to curb the spread of COVID-19. WHEN: Monday, March 16, 2020, 5:30 pm As […]

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With no results, candidates offer their interpretations of Iowa Caucus finish

February 4, 2020 By Tasha Redel

The candidates who had Caucus Night celebrations in Des Moines put their own spin on the unknown results. Senator Amy Klobuchar was first to speak once it became clear results would not be released. “You’ve probably heard we don’t know the results, but I did not want to let another minute go by without thanking all […]

Filed Under: News, Politics / Govt Tagged With: Democrat Party, Iowa Caucuses

Minnesotans in heart of Iowa political scene at Drake University

February 3, 2020 By Minnesota News Network

MNN News Director Tasha Redel sat down with the co-presidents of the Drake College Republicans in Des Moines.  Both of them are Minnesota natives and are helping keep the GOP energized for an Iowa Caucus that will be be heavy on attention to the Democrats. John Altendorf is from Goodhue and is a junior at […]

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Twins announce virtual TwinsFest for next weekend

Providing fans the opportunity to safely interact with their favorite Twins players, coaches and alumni from the comfort of their own homes, the back-to-back American League Central Division Champion Minnesota Twins today announced plans for Virtual TwinsFest presented by Your Local Northland Ford Dealers, set for 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 30. […]

Wild host home opener tonight against Sharks

WILD vs. SAN JOSE SHARKS 7 p.m. Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul. All-Time Wild Record: 29-32-7 (16-13-4 at Xcel Energy Center, 13-19-3 at San Jose) 2019-20: Minnesota went 1-2-0 in its three season meetings against San Jose…The Wild fell in the first season meeting, 6-5, at SAP Center at San Jose (11/7), suffered a 2-0 […]

#4 Gopher men explode for 10-0 win over Arizona State (AUDIO)

The No. 4 Gopher men’s hockey team recorded its largest offensive output in just over 17 years on Thursday night as Minnesota earned a 10-0 win over Arizona State at 3M Arena at Mariucci. The Gophers (12-3-0 overall, 9-3-0-0-0-0 Big Ten), who last scored 10 goals in a 10-3 win over Minnesota State on Jan. […]

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