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Body camera footage from Floyd's death to be made publicly available

By Elle Johnson | 5 years ago

Body camera footage of George Floyd's death has been ordered to be released by a Minnesota Judge.

Nelson's Medical Assistance bill passes unanimously

By Elle Johnson | Jun 3, 2020

A bill to allow Minnesota residents using Medical Assistance (MA) to participate in clinical trials was passed by the state Senate, a press release from the Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus states.

PPE supplies remain strong in Minnesota

By Elle Johnson | May 22, 2020

Minnesota State Commissioner of Administration Alice Roberts Davis addressed concerns and assured Minnesotans that personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies remain strong in hospitals across the state.

From Minnesota State Wire

Minnesota businesses to reopen after Senate passes bill

By Elle Johnson | 5 years ago

The Minnesota Senate passed a bill that allows businesses to begin reopening in the state regardless of Gov. Tim Walz's executive orders.

Mayo Clinic to cut $3 billion from budget

By Elle Johnson | Apr 14, 2020

The Mayo Clinic will be cutting costs with furloughs and pay reductions in an effort to prevent a $3 billion loss from the coronavirus pandemic, but still expects a shortfall of $900 million.

Pepin Industries produces face shields for Mayo Clinic

By Elle Johnson | Apr 13, 2020

Rep. Barb Haley thanked Pepin Industries in Lake City, Minnesota, for re-tooling its company to produce personal protective face shields.

Minnesota Senate forms committee to develop COVID-19 responses

By Elle Johnson | Apr 7, 2020

A new committee put together by the Minnesota Senate will be used to develop the state's response to the pandemic as the nation nears a COVID-19 surge.

Minnesota Senate passes emergency coronavirus relief package

By Elle Johnson | Apr 7, 2020

The Minnesota Senate passed a $330 million emergency COVID-19 relief package on March 26 that will go toward critical programs.

Miller urges Walz to reopen businesses

By Elle Johnson | Mar 25, 2020

Sen. Jeremy Miller released a statement in response to Gov. Tim Walz's decision to close Minnesota bars, restaurants and other businesses until March 27 to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the state.