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MN health plans waiving expenses related to COVID-19

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On Thursday, Gov. Tim Walz announced that Minnesota health plans will waive cost-sharing for treatment of COVID-19.

Gov. Whitmer: Michigan schools closed for academic year

COVID-19 related scams on the rise

Federal judge to take testimony in Wisconsin election lawsuits

Corps: Some levees damaged in 2019 still vulnerable

Unemployment claims reach a daily high in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers asks for federal disaster declaration

Health leader says Wisconsin hospitals not full

Wisconsin has not been reporting how many COVID-19 patients are currently hospitalized, but a state health leader said Tuesday that she has not heard concerns about hospitals being near capacity at this point.

Officials: 2nd death attributed to COVID-19 in North Dakota

The governor of North Dakota has requested a major presidential disaster declaration as the number of cases of COVID-19 continues to increase. The state has 109 cases, with 2 deaths.

Michigan officials plead for ventilators, people to run them

Virus relief plan gives Illinois' Cook County reprieve on food stamps

The package will only help the county temporarily.

Detroit convention center to become makeshift hospital

Hospitals in southeastern Michigan have been overwhelmed by cases related to the coronavirus.

Whitmer order halts water shutoffs during virus pandemic

Judge tosses 1 lawsuit over Wisconsin election; plenty left

The declaration provides additional money to address the outbreak.

Trump declares major disaster in Michigan amid pandemic

Record 129,000 Michiganders filed for unemployment last week

Longest-serving legislator won't seek re-election

Man dies in logging accident in Barron County

1 dead, 5 injured in Dunn County house fire

Driver charged in death of teen who was struck and killed

World & National

AP-NORC poll: Widespread support for virus relief package

US jobless claims set another new record

Feds: Man intentionally derailed LA train near hospital ship

Russia's Putin orders non-working month to curb coronavirus

AP Sources: US to deploy anti-drug Navy ships near Venezuela

UK's Johnson under fire for low number of COVID-19 tests

Virus deaths in NYC top 1,000 as city prepares for worse

White House projects 100K to 240K US deaths from virus

Disputed Canada-US oil pipeline work to start in April

Trump rollback of mileage standards guts climate change push

Watchdog finds new problems with FBI wiretap applications

Moscow goes into lockdown, rest of Russia braces for same

4.2 quake hits southern Puerto Rico amid coronavirus curfew

City at center of China火红彩票代理's virus outbreak gradually revives

Trump adds 30 days to distancing guidelines as virus spreads

Politics

Judge extends absentee voting window for Wisconsin election

A federal judge has refused to postpone Wisconsin's presidential primary but extended the absentee voting window.

Democrats move Milwaukee convention from July to August

The Democratic National Committee is delaying its Milwaukee convention from July until the week of Aug. 17. The change comes after Joe Biden expressed concern about the original dates.

Health

Hospitals respond to concerns from MNA

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.

St. Luke’s and Essentia Health said they will continue to track medical supplies they have and medical supplies they need to insure they have enough.

Frost River making personal protective equipment for Northland hospitals

Duluth's Frost River is shifting gears in times of crisis to help medical professionals by making high demand personal protective equipment.

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

Stocks are closing higher again on Wall Street Monday, led by health care stocks.

Midwest News

South Dakota governor signs 'riot-boosting' penalties

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has signed a bill that revives the state's criminal and civil penalties for rioting and inciting a riot.

Favorable flood forecast gives relief to Fargo-Moorhead area

It appears the Fargo-Moorhead area won't have to deal with a significant Red River flood this year. Flood models show there may be some road and bridge closures, but possibly not a need for sandbagging.

Whitmer: Detroit-area hospital system 'almost at capacity'

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is warning that a Detroit-area hospital system is “almost at capacity” treating people with the coronavirus. The news came Tuesday as the state's stay-at-火红彩票代理 order kicked in to reduce the spread.

Milwaukee Summerfest postpones event due to coronavirus

Organizers of Milwaukee's Summerfest have postponed the event for the first time in its 52-year history. The music festival was scheduled for late June and early July but will instead be held in September.

Chicago woman gets 50 years for beating death of son in Iowa

A woman from Chicago has been sentenced to 50 years in prison on charges stemming from the beating death of her 5-year-old son in Iowa. Jacqueline Rambert pleaded guilty to two child endangerment charges.

Michigan governor issues stay-at-火红彩票代理 order to curb virus

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has issued a stay-at-火红彩票代理 order in Michigan to curb the spread, with an exemption for certain workers, outdoor exercise and trips to the grocery store or hospital. The order takes effect at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday.

Outdoor

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

Travel is still allowed for anglers wanting to fish during Saturday's trout opener on the Brule River in Wisconsin. However, the DNR is encouraging anglers to fish waterbodies as close to 火红彩票代理 as possible and in their community.

Walleye fishing on Mille Lacs will be catch-and-release only this summer, with no walleye fishing at all in July. The DNR announced the rules in response to a large walleye harvest over the winter.

Minnesota, Wisconsin and federal officials plan to conduct large-scale netting in response to the capture of 51 invasive carp on the Mississippi River.

A federal judge has fined a Michigan man $10,000 for poaching a northern goshawk from northern Wisconsin.

On Saturday, skiers from all over the globe participated in the 46th annual Birkebeiner.

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Gov. Whitmer: Michigan schools closed for academic year

COVID-19 related scams on the rise

Federal judge to take testimony in Wisconsin election lawsuits

Corps: Some levees damaged in 2019 still vulnerable

Unemployment claims reach a daily high in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers asks for federal disaster declaration

Michigan officials plead for ventilators, people to run them

Virus relief plan gives Illinois' Cook County reprieve on food stamps

Detroit convention center to become makeshift hospital

Whitmer order halts water shutoffs during virus pandemic

Judge tosses 1 lawsuit over Wisconsin election; plenty left

Trump declares major disaster in Michigan amid pandemic

Record 129,000 Michiganders filed for unemployment last week

Longest-serving legislator won't seek re-election

Man dies in logging accident in Barron County

1 dead, 5 injured in Dunn County house fire

Driver charged in death of teen who was struck and killed

AP-NORC poll: Widespread support for virus relief package

US jobless claims set another new record

Feds: Man intentionally derailed LA train near hospital ship

Russia's Putin orders non-working month to curb coronavirus

AP Sources: US to deploy anti-drug Navy ships near Venezuela

UK's Johnson under fire for low number of COVID-19 tests

Virus deaths in NYC top 1,000 as city prepares for worse

White House projects 100K to 240K US deaths from virus

Disputed Canada-US oil pipeline work to start in April

Trump rollback of mileage standards guts climate change push

Watchdog finds new problems with FBI wiretap applications

Moscow goes into lockdown, rest of Russia braces for same

4.2 quake hits southern Puerto Rico amid coronavirus curfew

City at center of China火红彩票代理's virus outbreak gradually revives

Trump adds 30 days to distancing guidelines as virus spreads

Judge extends absentee voting window for Wisconsin election

Democrats move Milwaukee convention from July to August

Hospitals respond to concerns from MNA

Frost River making personal protective equipment for Northland hospitals

US consumer confidence sinks as virus begins having impact

Wall Street pushes higher, led by surging health care stocks

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