Latest News on the COVID-19 Coronavirus in Minnesota

Keeping informed about the spread and impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus can be overwhelming. In an attempt to keep you up-to-speed, here are the latest headlines and links to resources on the virus and its impact in Central Minnesota:

Here's a quick summary of all the ways you can keep up with all our WJON coverage.

Local cancellations:

• Central Minnesota events canceled due to COVID-19
• Summer Events Cancelled or Postponed 
• Bars/Restaurants who are offering takeout, delivery
  

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Latest news:

• St. Cloud To Apply for CARES Funding
• Stearns County Sees Second Wave of COVID
• 50 COVID-19 Cases Traced to Pickled Loon
• State Reaches 20,000 Daily Test Capacity
• CentraCare Updates Visitor Policy 
• St. Benedict's Community Starting Outdoor Visits
• MDH: Spike in COVID Among Young Adults
• Waite Park Splash Pad to Stay Closed
• Long Term Care Visitation Guidelines
• Benton Courts Reopen
• St. Cloud Club Offers New Hobby for Kids
• License Center Opens 
• Walz on Bonding Bill
• St. Cloud Man Gives Back
• Paramount Concert Series
• Sauk Rapids Splash Pad

Education disrupted:

• SCSU to Require Masks This Fall
• Tuition Freeze 
• School reopening plans
• St. Ben's, St. John's Dropping Admission Tests

Sports disrupted:

• Twins Baseball to Return July 24th
• Rox Return to Practice
• Virtual Twin Cities Marathon
• High School Sports to Resume
• Rox Baseball to Return July 1st
• Regents Expected to Recommend U of M Students Return in the Fall

Resources:

• Suggestions for Kids in Regards to Covid-19
• Track COVID-19 global spread real-time
• Disinfectants that will kill COVID-19
• EPA Facts on Coronavirus
• What It Means If You're Put In Quarantine