Delay in deal on COVID-19 relief, 2nd stimulus check may force weekend sessions for Congress
Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans.
Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans.
Pandemic just one of many hurdles for Lake Street businesses
COVID-19 has put a strain on many Minnesota businesses and forced owners to make difficult decisions.
COVID-19 has put a strain on many Minnesota businesses and forced owners to make difficult decisions.
Gov. Walz to keep in-person dining closed through holidays
Gov. Tim Walz will keep indoor dining at bars and restaurants on pause through the holidays, the governor’s spokesperson announced Tuesday night.
Gov. Tim Walz will keep indoor dining at bars and restaurants on pause through the holidays, the governor’s spokesperson announced Tuesday night.
Minnesota lawmakers nix takeout growler sales, to-go cocktails
Minnesota lawmakers rejected an amendment that would have allowed takeout growler sales and cocktails to-go as part of a larger relief bill passed Monday night.
Minnesota lawmakers rejected an amendment that would have allowed takeout growler sales and cocktails to-go as part of a larger relief bill passed Monday night.
Businesses await decision on COVID-19 pause in Minnesota, passage of relief package
Governor Walz is set to make a decision this week on whether or not he will extend the latest COVID-19 pause in Minnesota is set to expire on Friday.
Governor Walz is set to make a decision this week on whether or not he will extend the latest COVID-19 pause in Minnesota is set to expire on Friday.
Minnesota Dry Cleaners Association: Revenue is down more than 60 percent because of pandemic
Inside St. Croix Dry Cleaners, owner Dave Nemec stood in front of hanging rails used for clothes that have been freshly cleaned and pressed.
Inside St. Croix Dry Cleaners, owner Dave Nemec stood in front of hanging rails used for clothes that have been freshly cleaned and pressed.
Liquor license suspended after East Grand Forks bar continues violating order
A bar in East Grand Forks, Minnesota had its liquor license suspended after the bar continued violating the governor's executive order despite a citation and restraining order.
A bar in East Grand Forks, Minnesota had its liquor license suspended after the bar continued violating the governor's executive order despite a citation and restraining order.
Live events industry lost $30B due to COVID-19 pandemic, Pollstar says
Pollstar on Friday released its year-end report, explaining that the live events industry should have hit a record-setting $12.2 billion this year, but instead it incurred $9.7 billion in losses.
Pollstar on Friday released its year-end report, explaining that the live events industry should have hit a record-setting $12.2 billion this year, but instead it incurred $9.7 billion in losses.
Uptown business owners launch GoFundMe as pandemic continues to slow sales
While businesses wait to find out if they’ll be getting help, many are relying on their communities for support more than ever.
While businesses wait to find out if they’ll be getting help, many are relying on their communities for support more than ever.
House, Senate strike apparent deal on $216 million in business relief, not on unemployment benefits
Minnesota lawmakers have struck a deal to send $216 million in cash relief to businesses hit by the coronavirus pandemic and mandatory shutdowns, but there's no agreement to extend unemployment benefits to laid-off workers.
Minnesota lawmakers have struck a deal to send $216 million in cash relief to businesses hit by the coronavirus pandemic and mandatory shutdowns, but there's no agreement to extend unemployment benefits to laid-off workers.
Unemployment claims jump to 853,000 amid resurgence of COVID-19
The number of people applying for unemployment aid jumped last week to 853,000, the most since September, evidence that some companies are cutting more jobs as new virus cases spiral higher.
The number of people applying for unemployment aid jumped last week to 853,000, the most since September, evidence that some companies are cutting more jobs as new virus cases spiral higher.
After overwhelming response to plea for help, St. Paul restaurant gives back
After putting out a plea for help, a St. Paul restaurant is now hoping to give back.
After putting out a plea for help, a St. Paul restaurant is now hoping to give back.
Dozens of Minnesota business owners release video testimonials asking for financial relief
Hospitality Minnesota released video testimonials from owners and employees of businesses affected by the state’s latest COVID-19-related restrictions Wednesday as they urged legislators and the Governor to pass financial aid.
Hospitality Minnesota released video testimonials from owners and employees of businesses affected by the state’s latest COVID-19-related restrictions Wednesday as they urged legislators and the Governor to pass financial aid.
New White House offer adds $600 stimulus checks to COVID-19 relief
It proposes the $600 direct payment for individuals and $1,200 for couples, which is half the payment delivered by the March pandemic relief bill.
It proposes the $600 direct payment for individuals and $1,200 for couples, which is half the payment delivered by the March pandemic relief bill.
US economy will return to pre-pandemic levels by second-half of 2021, experts predict
The U.S. economy's growth is likely slowing as 2020 comes to a close, but a growing number of economists expect it to claw back to its pre-pandemic strength by the second half of next year.
The U.S. economy's growth is likely slowing as 2020 comes to a close, but a growing number of economists expect it to claw back to its pre-pandemic strength by the second half of next year.
Hudson, Wis. mayor recommending a 10 p.m. curfew for bars, restaurants after deadly stabbing
At a city council meeting on Monday, the mayor of Hudson, Wisconsin will recommend adopting a 10 p.m. curfew for bars and restaurants where many Minnesotans have been visiting since the latest COVID restrictions from Governor Walz.
At a city council meeting on Monday, the mayor of Hudson, Wisconsin will recommend adopting a 10 p.m. curfew for bars and restaurants where many Minnesotans have been visiting since the latest COVID restrictions from Governor Walz.
As need increases during pandemic, nonprofit organizations struggling to find volunteers
Steven Seltz has rang the bell for The Salvation Army’s red kettle campaign for the last 30 years.
Steven Seltz has rang the bell for The Salvation Army’s red kettle campaign for the last 30 years.
Country's oldest newspaper, Hartford Courant, closes newsroom amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Hartford Courant plans to close the newsroom and offices it has been operating out of since the mid-1940s by the end of the year.
The Hartford Courant plans to close the newsroom and offices it has been operating out of since the mid-1940s by the end of the year.
Employers add a modest 245,000 jobs in November as coronavirus pandemic intensifies
America’s employers scaled back their hiring last month as the viral pandemic accelerated across the country, adding 245,000 jobs, the fewest since April and the fifth straight monthly slowdown.
America’s employers scaled back their hiring last month as the viral pandemic accelerated across the country, adding 245,000 jobs, the fewest since April and the fifth straight monthly slowdown.
Unemployment claims remain high at 712,000 as COVID-19 pandemic escalates
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to a still-high 712,000, the latest sign that the U.S. economy and job market remain under stress from the intensified viral outbreak.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to a still-high 712,000, the latest sign that the U.S. economy and job market remain under stress from the intensified viral outbreak.