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Minn. hospitals preparing for coming surge in virus patients
The state's health care institutions have worked together on plans. Still, they worry about the reality of limited capacity. "It won't be business as usual," said Helen Strike, a leader of Allina's incident command team.
Local
'A heightened state of readiness': State lays out steps to fight virus
Gov. Tim Walz declared a peacetime state of emergency, limiting large gatherings such as concerts, conferences and sporting events. Five more Minnesotans have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing cases to 14.
Minneapolis
Minnesota now has nine COVID-19 cases, but none outside of travel
Testing has identified the new Minnesota cases — with Hennepin, Dakota and Stearns counties having their first cases. Two large Twin Cities health systems responded with free online screenings.
Politics
Signs of a compromise on insulin aid as Senate passes bill
A conference committee will next try to reconcile the two cost-control bills.
Health
Coronavirus: What you need to know
Recent coverage of the coronavirus outbreak's affects in Minnesota and around the world.
Local
State confirms 3rd COVID-19 case; person in critical condition
An Anoka County resident in the 30 to 39 age range was likely exposed in another state via contact with global travelers.
Local
Minnesotan with coronavirus had contact with up to 20 people
Preparations for the COVID-19 outbreak continued in Minnesota on Monday with the legislature working on a $25 million public health plan.
Local
Fairview seeks partners to save St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul
Partnership sought to transform hospital into mental health innovator.
Local
Minn. virus patient seen as low risk; 42 from state still on ship
A Minnesota couple aboard the cruise liner off California say they "feel like hostages" as they wait for information. And state health officials detail an unusually swift investigation into their patient's contact history.
Local
First Minnesota coronavirus patient had limited contact with others
Minnesota's first COVID-19 patient had been on the now quarantined Grand Princess for a cruise between California and Mexico. Of the 26 passengers who disembarked Feb. 21 and returned to Minnesota, only two had symptoms. One ended up as the state's first COVID-19 case. The other tested negative.
Science
Researchers recruit Twin Cities women for study on birth control
Study will analyze whether women will safely take birth control pills when they're provided over the counter.
East Metro
Death of Stillwater teen brought life to others through the gift of organ donation
A 13-year-old boy got the teen's heart, part of her kidney and liver went to a 17-year-old girl, and the other kidney headed to a 63-year-old woman.
South Metro
Dakota County expands pilot program to help 911 callers with mental illness
The initiative aims to coordinate the response of law enforcement officers and county social workers when emotionally distressed residents call police.
Local
Minnesota religious groups respond to coronavirus case with caution and a cancellation
Among Catholic Archbishop Bernard Hebda's recommendations: Stay home if you feel sick, suspend the sign of peace and communion from the chalice.
Politics
Trump: Anyone who wants a virus test can get one
Speaking to reporters at the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, Trump said, "They have the tests. And the tests are beautiful."
Science
Pneumonia often missed, but should not be neglected
Half of all U.S. adults with a healthy immune system who are hospitalized for severe pneumonia are between 18 and 57, the American Thoracic Society said.
Business
Pence praises 3M on coronavirus tour, says it's 'all hands on deck'
The vice president's trip to 3M was part of a cross-country tour in his role leading the White House Coronavirus Task Force.
Local
New precautions: 2 MSP fliers in 'self-quarantine' are U students
The move was one of the increasing number of precautions being taken in Minnesota amid growing signs of the virus' spread.
Local
Nitrate problem worsening in rural Minnesota's drinking water
A new report shows that fast action is needed to control the contamination.
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