Healthcare workers find thanks, hope for better days this Thanksgiving
A walk through the halls of any Minnesota hospital and you would never know it's Thanksgiving day. The staff is so busy, they barely have time to eat, and many of the patients are so sick they are sedated.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: State reports another 62 deaths on Thanksgiving
As other key COVID-19 data points show signs of a slowing spike, Wisconsin reported another 60-plus death day on Thanksgiving.
Twin Cities volunteers spend Thanksgiving feeding people at encampments as pandemic drives up need
There's always a need to feed the hungry but the need is especially great this year on this Thanksgiving. Involve MN tells us they’re handing out 1,000 meals between Minneapolis and St. Paul but their work just isn’t on the holiday, it’s every day.
#GetTakeoutMN hopes to connect restaurants with customers during latest restrictions
Minnesota officials want residents to consider getting takeout from Minnesota’s 8,700 restaurants this holiday season.
MN Black Box: Minnesota woman is showcasing Black-owned businesses through new endeavor
With small businesses struggling to stay afloat nationwide, the pandemic is hitting Black-owned businesses especially hard. In our Voices for Change series, we are getting a look at how a local entrepreneur is showing support with hopes it pays off.
Oklahoma organization offering $10K if you move to Tulsa for remote work
Tulsa Remote is an incentive program offering $10,000 to out-of-state remote workers who move to Oklahoma.
Coronavirus cases surpass 60M worldwide, Johns Hopkins data shows
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases around the world topped 60 million on Wednesday, as the number of new infections in the U.S. alone hits new records heading into the holidays.
Coronavirus restrictions by state: What you need to know
Various governors have enacted extensive COVID-19 measures, from halting in-person classes to limiting indoor and outdoor dining operations. Here are the rules by state.
Despite travel warnings, many are flying this Thanksgiving holiday
SFO expects to see about 20,000 travelers per day this holiday a week. In the past, SFO would have 80,000 Thanksgiving travelers in one day.
Minnesota reports 6,399 new COVID-19 cases, 72 deaths Wednesday
Minnesota heath officials reported 6,399 new cases of COVID-19 and 72 additional deaths Wednesday.
Mayor Carter announces 2 new temporary homeless shelters in St. Paul
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter announced that two city facilities will be used as temporary homeless shelters as officials prepare more shelter spaces amid the pandemic. Officials estimate that there are currently about 304 people experiencing homelessness in St. Paul.
MDH: 90 percent of Minnesota nursing homes experiencing active COVID-19 outbreaks
Minnesota health officials are reporting that the worsening COVID-19 situation is hitting long-term care facilities especially hard.
Unemployment claims rise to 778,000 as COVID-19 pandemic worsens
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 778,000, evidence that the U.S. economy and job market remain under strain as coronavirus cases surge and colder weather heighten the risks.
Major PPE manufacturer shuts down after 2,500 workers diagnosed with COVID-19
Malaysia’s Top Glove Corp., the world’s largest maker of rubber gloves, says it expects a two-to-four-week delay in deliveries after more than 2,000 workers at its factories were infected by the coronavirus, raising the possibility of supply disruptions during the pandemic.
Short-staffed Twin Cities ERs fear super-spreader Thanksgiving
Hospital beds are running low and Minnesota doctors and nurses say they won’t be able to handle much more.
Twin Cities doctor recovering from virus pleads with public to stay home
A HealthPartners doctor is recovering from COVID-19 and pleading with people to stay home this week.
'I couldn't get air, I couldn't breathe': Crystal woman describes battle with COVID-19
There are currently 1,828 people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Minnesota, according to state health officials, with 379 of them in the intensive care unit.
Wisconsin reports 104 COVID-19 deaths, 10% of nationwide total
The state of Wisconsin reported 104 new COVID-19 deaths Tuesday, setting a new state record and accounting for more than 10 percent of the total cases nationwide.
Mask mandates work to slow spread of COVID-19, CDC study finds
A study analyzing COVID-19 cases in Kansas found that counties with a mask mandate slowed the spread of the virus, while counties without a mask requirement saw a dramatic increase in cases.
Minnesota reports 6,423 new COVID-19 cases, 38 deaths Tuesday
Minnesota heath officials reported 6,423 new cases of COVID-19 and 38 additional deaths Tuesday.