Armed robbery suspect found dead after shootout along Minnesota RiverApril 18, 2020 8:22 PMBy MPR News StaffA suspect in an armed robbery in Mankato on Saturday was found dead after a shootout with law enforcement officers along the Minnesota River.
Officials say at least 26 workers at SW Minnesota pork processing plant have COVID-19April 18, 2020 7:34 PMBy Andrew Krueger and Hannah YangMinnesota health officials said Sunday that more than two dozen employees of the JBS pork processing plant in Worthington have tested positive for COVID-19.
Daily dose of sweetness: Volunteers give away hundreds of homemade masks in MinneapolisApril 18, 2020 4:01 PMBy Evan FrostVolunteers gathered in north Minneapolis on Saturday to give away hundreds of masks along with bottles of hand sanitizer.
Canada, U.S. extend border restrictions for another 30 daysApril 18, 2020 1:11 PMBy The Associated PressCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday the U.S. and Canada have agreed to keep their border closed to nonessential travel for another 30 days, and he said it will be undoubtedly longer before the restriction is removed.
April 18 update on COVID-19 in MN: Cases spike in SW Minnesota; statewide death toll now at 121April 18, 2020 7:05 AMBy MPR News StaffMinnesota health officials said Saturday that 10 more people in the state have died from COVID-19, bringing the statewide death toll to 121. Meanwhile, more than 140 new confirmed cases were reported Saturday — including a spike in southwestern Minnesota’s Nobles County.
Walz OKs golfing, boating at safe distanceApril 17, 2020 11:30 AMBy MPR News StaffWith the weather warming and pressure rising to allow more outdoor activities, Gov. Tim Walz Friday eased back on the state’s COVID-19 stay-at-home restrictions to let Minnesotans go golfing and hit the lakes — starting this weekend.
COVID-19 cases confirmed at SW Minn. pork processing plantApril 17, 2020 11:30 AMBy MPRNews Staff and Hannah YangThe JBS Pork processing plant is Worthington’s largest employer, with a workforce of more than 2,000. State officials said that at least seven people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 are associated with the plant.
Play5min 06secApril 17 update on COVID-19 in MN: Deaths rise to 111; Walz eases some outdoor curbsApril 17, 2020 5:15 AMBy MPR News StaffGov. Walz mixed optimism with vigilance Friday, urging Minnesotans to enjoy more outdoor activities but warning against a false sense of security about the disease as he confirmed new cases tied to a massive pork processing plant in Worthington.
April 16 update on COVID-19 in MN: 94 dead, 103 in ICU; U eyes going big on testingApril 16, 2020 5:30 AMBy MPR News StaffThe numbers come a day after Gov. Tim Walz said Minnesota would need a huge increase soon in COVID-19 testing. University of Minnesota scientists said Thursday they’ve invented a way to do that.
Play5min 18secArt Hounds: Native artists turn their talents to making masksApril 16, 2020 5:30 AMBy Marianne CombsPlus, Art Hounds recommend Mindy Mejia's novel "Strike Me Down" and North House Folks School's Instagram feed.