Grocers to shoppers: Practice social distancing, buy smart and try new products

Grocery shopping one of the activities Minnesotans are allowed to leave home for under Gov. Tim Walz’s stay-at-home order, which is in place for the next two weeks to help slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. 

Heading to the store? Experts give tips for safe handling of your groceries

Grocery store runs are some of the only times Minnesotans are leaving home, so experts explained how to protect yourself and your food when you go. 

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. 

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.

Cyber crimes soar as scammers use coronavirus as way in

Cyber criminals are taking advantage of the fear and uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, as government and healthcare organizations experience a major increase in phishing attempts.

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.

Minnesota receives record 95,300 unemployment applications following COVID-19 closures

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has received a record 95,352 unemployment applications this week following the cancelation of large public gatherings and the closure of entertainment, fitness and beauty businesses and dine-in service at restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Minnesota governor signs executive order prohibiting price gouging amid COVID-19 pandemic

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed three more executive orders Friday, including one prohibiting stores from price gouging amid the outbreak of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. 

Minnesota grocery industry assures: No shortage on the horizon

The grocery store industry is assuring consumers that there is no supply chain issue, despite empty shelves at stores everywhere.

Amid virus outbreak, Minnesota AG Ellison says retailers are price gouging

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says he's gotten dozens of calls from people who think they've gotten fleeced amid the coronavirus outbreak.

COVID-19 test at home? Not yet

For one Minnesota couple, a business opportunity came knocking with COVID-19.

Minnesota salons, spas close amid COVID-19 crisis

In accordance with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz' executive order, all salons and spas across the state are closed until March 27 due to the COVID-19 outbreak.