Rent's due, again: Monthly anxieties deepen as aid falls off

The coronavirus pandemic is entering a new month, meaning Americans struggling amid the economic fallout once again have to worry about paying their rent.

Record economic plunge, bleak jobs numbers reveal virus toll

The U.S. economy shrank at a dizzying 33% annual rate in the April-June quarter — by far the worst quarterly plunge ever — when the viral outbreak shut down businesses, throwing tens of millions out of work and sending unemployment surging to 14.7%, the government said Thursday.

More payments, extended benefits:  Inside the GOP's COVID stimulus proposal

The framework is expected to extend — but reduce substantially — just-expired expanded unemployment benefits, send a fresh round of $1,200 stimulus check to American adults earning less than $75,000 in August and funnel tens of billions of dollars in aid to schools and universities.

Young adults urged to consider their workplaces when making social plans amid pandemic

As young adults make up the largest age group with confirmed COVID-19 cases in Minnesota, health officials are urging them to "consider all your roles" before making social plans.

Struggling small businesses amid pandemic get small boost with grants

Businesses struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic are receiving funding from the CARES Act to help keep their businesses afloat.

Statewide effort to distribute 4 million masks to Minnesota businesses before mandate takes effect

Starting Saturday, Minnesotans will need a mask when they go inside public spaces and businesses. To help make sure businesses don’t have to turn anyone away without a mask, the state has come up with a plan.

Jobless claims rise as cutoff of extra $600 benefit nears

The number of laid-off Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week for the first time since the pandemic struck in March, evidence of the deepening economic pain the outbreak is causing to the economy.

Ann Taylor, Lane Bryant owner files for bankruptcy protection, will close some stores

Ascena Retail Group, the parent company of Lane Bryant, Ann Taylor and Justice, announced Thursday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after its business was "severely disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic."

Why are coins hard to find during the pandemic?

The Federal Reserve has seen a significant decline of coins in circulation because people are not spending them as regularly at businesses, many of which are either temporarily closed or not accepting cash.

Debate continues over new stimulus package as unemployment benefits set to expire

Republicans in the U.S. Senate are expected to announce a new stimulus package to get the country through the pandemic, but the debate remains on what it should include and how much people will receive.

Outlook improving for some Minnesota restaurants, remains grim for others

The outlook for many Minnesota restaurants has improved from a few months ago, but many other continue to struggle due to tight margins and dwindling cash reserves.

Science Museum of Minnesota plans to reopen in September, faces potential $30M loss

The Science Museum of Minnesota is making plans to reopen on September 4, but will do so with 39 percent less of its staff, according to museum officials.

Twitter to ban QAnon accounts, block links related to conspiracy theory

Twitter announced on Tuesday that it will take action on "QAnon" activity and permanently suspend accounts tweeting about the QAnon conspiracy theory.