Minnesota Native News: COVID-19 Daily Update

July 17, 2020

As Some Minnesota Businesses Issue In-store Mask Requirements, Decision on State Mandate Looms

Target stores will require customers to wear face masks beginning August 1st. The move comes as other mega-retailers like Walmart, Kohl’s, CVS and Walgreens announced similar policies requiring masks. The new rule excludes people with underlying health conditions and young children. [Read Transcript...]

July 16, 2020

State of Minnesota Allocates $100 Million For Rent Relief and Homelessness Prevention During Pandemic

Minnesota’s Governor and Lt. Governor recently announced that 100 million dollars of federal Coronavirus relief funds will be allocated for rent relief and preventing homelessness during the pandemic. [Read Transcript...]

July 15, 2020

COVID-19 Cases Among Native Americans in Minnesota Likely Underreported

Public health records show 350 American Indian or Alaska Native Minnesotans have tested positive for Covid-19. But the number of Natives with COVID is probably more than that. [Read Transcript...]

July 14, 2020

Visitation Restrictions Loosen on Long Term Care Facilities

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) recently released new guidance for long-term care facilities during the pandemic, allowing access for designated family members and other people deemed essential caregivers. [Read Transcript...]