Netflix's 'Tiger King' star Jeff Lowe accused of inhumane treatment, improper handling of animals
The U.S. Justice Department filed the complaint in federal district court in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Gov. Walz urges Minnesotans to obey COVID-19 restrictions as cases rise among hospital workers
Governor Walz and representatives from Minnesota hospitals are urging the public to respect new COVID-19 guidelines to slow the spike in cases in the state as Thanksgiving approaches.
DEED: Minnesota's four-week pause will cause 'suffering' for some businesses
Minnesota’s four-week dial back sparked reaction from lawmakers and business owners who say financial relief is going to be needed to make it through the next month.
Unemployment claims increase to 742,000 as COVID-19 cases surge
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose last week to 742,000, the first increase in five weeks and a sign that the resurgent viral outbreak is likely slowing the economy and forcing more companies to cut jobs.
Restaurants re-think Thanksgiving plans as Minnesota announces new COVID-19 restrictions
Governor Tim Walz is turning back the dial to slow the spread of coronavirus.
Weddings, funerals, church, birthday parties: Are receptions allowed during COVID-19 pause in Minnesota?
New restrictions issued by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on Wednesday will allow weddings and funeral ceremonies to go on but will restrict receptions.
Minnesota 4-week pause: Where is the help for businesses and employees?
A new four-week shutdown of Minnesota businesses that will include bars, restaurants and gyms will likely require economic aid to those industries, lawmakers and business owners say.
What Minnesota's 4-week pause means for bars and restaurants
Bars and restaurants in the state of Minnesota must close for four weeks starting Saturday morning.
Stock market comeback on pause amid coronavirus surge
The numbers underscore how the coronavirus pandemic is worsening and threatening to drag the economy lower, at least in the near term.
Minneapolis event planner pulls out all the stops to save business during pandemic
With COVID-19 surging in Minnesota and much of the Midwest, it's likely it will be well into next year before some normalcy returns.
Hawaiian Airlines letting customers redeem miles for COVID-19 testing kit
Hawaiian Airlines said members in its loyalty program can use 14,000 miles to order a mail-in test kit by Vault Health. The program is “for a limited time only.”
Allina offers up workspaces to help Twin Cities students during distance learning
With the pandemic forcing more students to attend classes from home, many Minnesota families are struggling to get the resources they need for distance learning.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar joins small business owners in calling for more relief
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar highlighted an urgent need for relief for small businesses Sunday afternoon.
Vikings won't allow fans at home games for rest of 2020 season
The Minnesota Vikings announced they will no longer pursue plans to have more the 250 fans at home games this season.
Stocks surge on Wall Street amid vaccine news, US election outcome
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,500 points, or 5.4%, in early trading Monday and the S&P 500 jumped 3.7% after drugmaker Pfizer said early data show its coronavirus vaccine looks highly effective.
Trader Joe's discloses coronavirus infection rates after report highlights grocer risk
Trader Joe's has disclosed the COVID-19 infection rate among its employees, addressing rising concern over a recent survey that revealed a number of grocery store workers at a Boston market had the disease without showing symptoms.
US reports over 120K new COVID-19 cases, breaking previous single-day record, according to Johns Hopkins
The United States has recorded more than 120,000 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Saturday, breaking the previous single-day record, and the fourth consecutive day for new cases over 100,000, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Small businesses worry about second shutdown in Minnesota as COVID-19 cases grow
Minnesota restaurants and small businesses that were able to survive the shutdown in spring due to COVID-19 worry another rollback of coronavirus restrictions could be on the way.
McConnell promises COVID-19 stimulus as he maintains seat
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., promised that approval of a new coronavirus relief package by the end of the year can be reached as lawmakers are set to return to work following Tuesday’s elections.
Billions in COVID-19 business loans possibly given to scammers, report says
The Office of Small Business Administration (SBA) Inspector General Michael Ware found that it may have distributed billions of dollars to fraudulent businesses claiming financial distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report.