Minnesota hospitality group asks governor for financial assistance ahead of 4-week pause
Minnesota’s largest hospitality group sent an urgent letter to Gov. Tim Walz calling for immediate financial assistance for the industry ahead of the month-long shutdown that starts this weekend.
Minnesota’s largest hospitality group sent an urgent letter to Gov. Tim Walz calling for immediate financial assistance for the industry ahead of the month-long shutdown that starts this weekend.
Minnesota movie theaters struggle for survival on eve of four-week closure
Under Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's new executive order, movie theaters are among those businesses that have to temporarily close for the next four weeks.
Under Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's new executive order, movie theaters are among those businesses that have to temporarily close for the next four weeks.
Red Rabbit restaurant in Minneapolis reopens after fire, now closing due to COVID-19 pause
A new pause due to a spike in COVID-19 cases in Minnesota has many businesses saying goodbye on Friday, as restrictions take effect at the end of the night.
A new pause due to a spike in COVID-19 cases in Minnesota has many businesses saying goodbye on Friday, as restrictions take effect at the end of the night.
Minnesota bars wind down operations as COVID-19 dial-back measures kick in
Minnesota bars were putting the caps on their kegs on Friday as new restrictions went into effect barring indoor service for at least four weeks.
Minnesota bars were putting the caps on their kegs on Friday as new restrictions went into effect barring indoor service for at least four weeks.
NorthPoint plans food giveaway in Minneapolis for families struggling through pandemic
As we approach the holiday season, NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center in north Minneapolis is teaming up with a number of organizations to distribute free food as need continues to grow during the pandemic.
As we approach the holiday season, NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center in north Minneapolis is teaming up with a number of organizations to distribute free food as need continues to grow during the pandemic.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.