Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday extended Minnesota’s stay-at-home order for another two weeks, to May 18, while loosening some restrictions on retail businesses to allow them to reopen for curbside pickup and deliveries starting Monday.
In TommieMedia’s second COVID-19 in my Community report, reporter Joey Swanson reports from Minneapolis on the Minneapolis’ Park and Recreation Board’s decision to close playgrounds, skate parks, athletic fields and courts by May 1 in an effort to reduce group gatherings.
In the ninth “Life in Isolation” feature, St. Thomas senior Spencer Polk describes how he found music within nature during a casual visit to the river.
After campus closed due to COVID-19, the St. Thomas admissions office have found innovative ways to recruit students and provide them with the St. Thomas admissions experience. Reporter Leila Weah has the story.
St. Thomas early education major Shannon Bach knew she would spend the spring of her senior year student teaching. She didn’t know she would be teaching 20 energetic kindergarteners over Zoom. Reporter Mia Laube has the story.
In response to Gov. Tim Walz’ executive order closing all dine-in restaurants until May 4, many restaurants in Minnesota are offering curbside pickup, takeout or delivery options. Here is a list of some restaurants near St. Thomas that currently offer these options.
In TommieMedia’s first COVID-19 in my Community report, Director Emily Haugen reports from her hometown in Fairmont, Minnesota on how local businesses are working to support one another with “Martin County Strong.”
In the eighth “Life in Isolation” feature, Lori Haugen, Director Emily Haugen’s mother, gives her perspective as a mother of four in the small, COVID-19 infected community of Fairmont, Minnesota.
Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday the state has struck a deal with the University of Minnesota and the Mayo Clinic to test as many as 20,000 people per day for the coronavirus.
In the seventh “Life in Isolation” feature, Reporter Mia Laube shares her personal struggles with mental health and explains how this unusual time is affecting her.
Minnesota colleges will receive $180 million from the CARES Act, the Star Tribune wrote Friday. Private universities in Minnesota are expected to receive $40 million in federal stimulus aid, half of which must be used on direct cash grants to students. Reporter Annie Terry has the story.
“Biz-ingo,” a virtual bingo game involving 46 local businesses, will be held Saturday at 7:30 p.m. to boost the business of restaurants like Tiffany Sports Lounge that were forced to transition to takeout-only. Those interested in participating can pick up bingo cards along with food or drinks at participating restaurants. Reporter Leila Weah has the story.
In a letter to St. Thomas faculty and staff Friday, University President Julie Sullivan announced that she and her senior leadership team would take a 15% pay cut from May 15 through the end of 2020. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the story.
President Donald Trump tweeted his support Friday for a protest outside Gov. Tim Walz’s official residence in St. Paul against Minnesota’s continued stay-at-home order. Videographer Song Johansen’s photo slideshow supplements the AP story.
In the sixth “Life in Isolation” feature, Videographer Song Johansen shares his perspective as an international student during this time of halted travel.
