MyPillow shifting 75% of production to make face masks for hospitals
Minnesota-based company MyPillow is joining the effort to supply health care workers with the protective gear they need amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota-based company MyPillow is joining the effort to supply health care workers with the protective gear they need amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dow gains fade as $2T coronavirus pkg. meets Democratic opposition
U.S. equity markets rose Wednesday but gave up the bulk of the gains after Democratic lawmaker Sen. Bernie Sanders raised some concerns over the $2 trillion relief measure to provide aid to those most severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. equity markets rose Wednesday but gave up the bulk of the gains after Democratic lawmaker Sen. Bernie Sanders raised some concerns over the $2 trillion relief measure to provide aid to those most severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Costco stores install plexiglass around registers as coronavirus cases continue to rise
FOX 35 News visited the Costco in Altamonte Springs and saw plexiglass surrounding the register and cashier.
FOX 35 News visited the Costco in Altamonte Springs and saw plexiglass surrounding the register and cashier.
Target to stop accepting in-store returns, exchanges for 3 weeks amid COVID-19 pandemic
Target will stop accepting in-store returns and exchanges for the next three weeks--one of several changes the Minneapolis-based retailer is making to protect employees and customers amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Target will stop accepting in-store returns and exchanges for the next three weeks--one of several changes the Minneapolis-based retailer is making to protect employees and customers amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Medtronic ramps up ventilator production to meet global demand
Private companies like Minnesota's Medtronic are boosting production in order to build equipment to fight COVID-19.
Private companies like Minnesota's Medtronic are boosting production in order to build equipment to fight COVID-19.
Shifting gears, Minnesota woodworking company producing 1.6 million face shields for health care workers
Companies across the country – and right here in Minnesota – are stepping up to make products that will keep our health care workers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Companies across the country – and right here in Minnesota – are stepping up to make products that will keep our health care workers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota unemployment disproportionately impacts women, young people
Business closures due to COVID-19 have affected women and young workers disproportionately, according to an update from Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Steve Grove.
Business closures due to COVID-19 have affected women and young workers disproportionately, according to an update from Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Steve Grove.
Ford using F-150 parts to design respirators for coronavirus fight
Ford is helping 3M redesign the powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) that it makes for first responders and health care workers to protect them from contracting the virus while treating patients.
Ford is helping 3M redesign the powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) that it makes for first responders and health care workers to protect them from contracting the virus while treating patients.
How to file for unemployment as coronavirus job losses mount
The programs vary by state, so the application process will depend on where you work.
The programs vary by state, so the application process will depend on where you work.
'I have no income': Amid closures, self-employed nail salon worker calls for relief
For 33 years, Pam Black has made her living doing manicures and pedicures for a loyal list of customers, but now her nail table is empty.
For 33 years, Pam Black has made her living doing manicures and pedicures for a loyal list of customers, but now her nail table is empty.
156 MSP Airport food service employees laid off due to COVID-19 impact
A company that manages restaurants at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has laid off 156 permanent employees, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
A company that manages restaurants at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has laid off 156 permanent employees, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
Gov. Walz issues executive order to create small business emergency loan program
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a series of executive orders Monday to help curb COVID-19’s spread through the state and mitigate its effects on the economy.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a series of executive orders Monday to help curb COVID-19’s spread through the state and mitigate its effects on the economy.
US Federal Reserve to lend up to $300B to businesses, cities
In a series of sweeping, aggressive steps, the U.S. Federal Reserve will lend to small and large businesses and local governments as well as extend its bond buying programs.
In a series of sweeping, aggressive steps, the U.S. Federal Reserve will lend to small and large businesses and local governments as well as extend its bond buying programs.
Trump: Hanes 'retrofitting' plants to make medical masks, distilleries producing hand sanitizer
President Trump said during a Saturday afternoon briefing that Hanes clothing company will be "retrofitting" its means of production to help supply much-needed medical face masks.
President Trump said during a Saturday afternoon briefing that Hanes clothing company will be "retrofitting" its means of production to help supply much-needed medical face masks.
Stocks fall as coronavirus bill fails second vote
U.S. equity markets slid Monday after the Federal Reserve announced "extensive new measures" to support the U.S. economy.
U.S. equity markets slid Monday after the Federal Reserve announced "extensive new measures" to support the U.S. economy.
Struggling Twin Cities restaurants see community support as coronavirus shutdown threatens business
Struggling Twin Cities restaurants see community support as coronavirus shutdown threatens business
Struggling Twin Cities restaurants see community support as coronavirus shutdown threatens business
Economics class at Austin High School full of lessons that hit close to home
An economics class at Austin High School in Austin, Minn. is full of lessons learned from an iconic local business.
An economics class at Austin High School in Austin, Minn. is full of lessons learned from an iconic local business.
3M producing 35 million respirators per month in the U.S. to help combat COVID-19
Maplewood, Minnesota-based 3M says it has ramped up its production of respirators to 35 million per month in the United States, 90 percent of which are designated for healthcare workers.
Maplewood, Minnesota-based 3M says it has ramped up its production of respirators to 35 million per month in the United States, 90 percent of which are designated for healthcare workers.
General Motors helping make more ventilation systems for hospitals
General Motors has said that it is partnering with Ventec Life Systems to increase production of desperately-needed ventilators to help patients suffering from respiratory problems.
General Motors has said that it is partnering with Ventec Life Systems to increase production of desperately-needed ventilators to help patients suffering from respiratory problems.
Walgreens closes Wayzata store for cleaning after suspected case of coronavirus
The Walgreens in Wayzata, Minnesota has closed temporarily after a worker is believed to have contracted the coronavirus.
The Walgreens in Wayzata, Minnesota has closed temporarily after a worker is believed to have contracted the coronavirus.