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Hospitals respond to concerns from MNA

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This week, the Minnesota Nurses Association sent a letter to hospitals across the state expressing concerns about a lack of N-95 masks. But, St. Luke's and Essentia Health say they are doing their best to keep staff and patients safe.

Frost River making personal protective equipment for Northland hospitals

New COVID-19 cases reported Tuesday in Ashland, Bayfield, Gogebic counties

COVID-19 confirmed in Koochiching County, more cases at Moose Lake prison

Minnesota rushes to add new hospital beds for COVID-19 surge

Wisconsin lawmakers warned of Medicaid enrollment spike

Health leader says Wisconsin hospitals not full

Domestic violence organizations helping victims during COVID-19

Domestic violence organizations are working on helping victims in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

St. Luke's employee had COVID-19 from travel

St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth has confirmed that an employee had tested positive for COVID-19, but not as a result of their work at the hospital. The hospital says the case is travel-related and that all close contacts of the patient have been notified.

Essentia Health opens donation drop-off site

Essentia says N95 masks are their most-needed item.

The role for young people in the COVID-19 pandemic

Potential coronavirus treatment granted rare disease status

First case of COVID-19 confirmed in St. Louis County

Health agencies: No evidence ibuprofen worsens coronavirus

Michigan stops some medical procedures to help hospitals

Douglas County has confirmed its first case of coronavirus.

Douglas County confirms first case of COVID-19

Wisconsin reports 3rd virus death

The hospitals provided another update about testing, which remains limited.

Hospitals provide update about testing, preparation for potential cases

Study Finds Anti-AIDS Vaginal Ring Partially Protects Women

Minnesota bans elective surgeries in response to COVID-19

Blood donors urgently needed to avert shortage amid outbreak

Consumer

US consumer confidence sinks as virus begins having impact

U.S. consumer confidence tumbled in March to the lowest level in nearly three years. Economists say confidence is sure to fall further as the virus' impact takes a bigger toll on the economy.

Wall Street pushes higher, led by surging health care stocks

US pending 火红彩票代理 sales trended higher before virus outbreak

Trump seeks to force General Motors to produce ventilators

Amazon seeks to hire 100,000 workers to keep up with surge in orders

Walmart revises leave policy in face of coronavirus

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Knowing your finance options amidst coronavirus concerns

With stock market woes, people are wondering what to do about their money.

Tips to prepare your taxes ahead of the deadline

Barry Bigelow with Great Waters Financial shared tips to prepare taxes before April 15.

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Bayfield County reports COVID-19 case, 1st in NW Wis.

St. Luke's scales back non-essential appointments for two weeks

Superior City Council ratifies COVID-19 emergency declaration

Essentia postpones appointments, elective procedures

Maintaining mental health during the COVID-19 outbreak

Friday report: 115 Minnesota coronavirus cases, none in northeast

Walz declares state of emergency, Minn. takes new steps to slow COVID-19

Michigan's governor closes K-12 schools as COVID-19 cases rise

UPDATE: 3 of Minnesota's 35 COVID-19 cases spread by community transmission

Evers declares health emergency; Wis. prep tourneys restricted

Outdoor

MN Fishing Opener still on, but Governor's celebration postponed

The Minnesota fishing season will still happen on May 9, but the Governor's celebration in Otter Tail County has been postponed to 2021.

DNR Encourages Anglers to Fish in their Community Ahead of Saturday's Trout Opener

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Up North

Up North: Deployed Soldiers Step off with Northlanders in Virtual Ruck March

Last Saturday Duluth's 5th annual Nearly Naked Ruck March was hosted virtually, allowing deployed soldiers to join the cause for the first time.

Up North: Fitting for Every Pace, No Excuses Adventures Keeps People Moving

Zilch to 5K and No Excuses Adventures focuses on cutting the stigma around getting back into fitness by offering workout classes fitting for every pace.

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A new poll shows wide support measures taken to prop up the U.S. economy. Especially those aimed at helping individuals, small businesses and hospitals.

More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week. That far exceeds the record high set the week before, a sign that layoffs are accelerating in the midst of the coronavirus.

Authorities say a train engineer intentionally drove a speeding locomotive off a track at the Port of Los Angeles because he was suspicious about the presence of a Navy hospital ship docked there amid the coronovirus crisis.

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The Trump administration is moving newly-deployed naval ships toward the coast of Venezuela as it enhances counter-narcotic operations in the Caribbean.

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