COVID-19: Coverage of the pandemic from MPR News

The latest news, resources, guides and tips to help you stay up to date on the coronavirus pandemic.

Native nonprofit expands Minnesota farm, aims to scale up crop production amid pandemic
Dream of Wild Health has expanded its farm in Hugo, Minn., from 10 to 30 acres, and they plan to scale up production as they work to prepare the newly acquired land, which was previously conventionally farmed, for organic farming.
Birx calls protests 'devastatingly worrisome'
White House coronavirus coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx is calling it “devastatingly worrisome” to see protesters across the U.S. not wear masks or practice social distancing as they demonstrate against stay-at-home orders.
Belgians urged to eat more fries to help potato farmers amid pandemic-related glut
Belgian households typically eat one serving of fries per week. The head of the national potato processing association says one more won't hurt consumers or their health, and will help producers.
May 3 update on COVID-19 in MN: Death toll passes 400, 6,663 positive cases
Authorities were monitoring growing COVID-19 hot spots in Minnesota this weekend, as the number of cases continued to rise amid increased testing. The death toll rose by 24 on Sunday, for a total of 419 Minnesota residents who have died from COVID-19 since the pandemic began.
Singapore was a shining star in COVID-19 control - until it wasn't
The Southeast Asian city-state was lauded as a success story when it came to controlling the coronavirus. Now, it's facing an enormous outbreak in the cramped quarters where migrant laborers live.
Sun draws many out in U.S., Europe; coronavirus numbers grow in Russia
Gorgeous spring weather across the United States and Europe on Saturday drew people cooped up inside for weeks outside to soak in the sun, even as additional coronavirus hot spots in Russia and Pakistan emerged.
Photos: Protesters circle Minnesota Capitol to protest stay-at-home order
The sound of car horns echoed around the Minnesota Capitol in St. Paul on Saturday afternoon, part of a protest against Gov. Tim Walz's stay-at-home orders to combat the coronavirus.