'I want everyone to wear a mask': Minnesota family urges COVID-19 compliance as father fights for life
A Minnesota family is urging others to not let their guard down on COVID-19 as their loved one fights a serious case of the disease.
A Minnesota family is urging others to not let their guard down on COVID-19 as their loved one fights a serious case of the disease.
Twin Cities school uses creativity to put on safe fall theater production during pandemic
"The show must go on..." You know the saying, but it's awful hard to follow through on safely in the midst of a pandemic that has altered everyone's life.
"The show must go on..." You know the saying, but it's awful hard to follow through on safely in the midst of a pandemic that has altered everyone's life.
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.
Walz conflicted on extending business closures: 'We need to get this right'
A conflicted Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz met with hospital workers Friday afternoon as he mulled a decision that could make the difference whether some restaurants, bars and gyms survive.
A conflicted Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz met with hospital workers Friday afternoon as he mulled a decision that could make the difference whether some restaurants, bars and gyms survive.
How gift cards can help small businesses amid the pandemic
This holiday season, all restaurant owners want for Christmas is to stay in business.
This holiday season, all restaurant owners want for Christmas is to stay in business.
Court closes East Grand Forks restaurant operating in violation of four-week shutdown
The Polk County District Court closed a restaurant in East Grand Forks, Minnesota after the Minnesota Attorney General Office filed a temporary restraining order because the establishment defied the governor's order for the four-week shutdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Polk County District Court closed a restaurant in East Grand Forks, Minnesota after the Minnesota Attorney General Office filed a temporary restraining order because the establishment defied the governor's order for the four-week shutdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota has not seen full impact of Thanksgiving on COVID-19 yet, Malcolm warns
Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm cautioned Minnesotans Friday that despite the relatively low case counts the health department has reported this week, the state has not yet seen the full impact of the Thanksgiving holiday on the spread of COVID-19.
Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm cautioned Minnesotans Friday that despite the relatively low case counts the health department has reported this week, the state has not yet seen the full impact of the Thanksgiving holiday on the spread of COVID-19.
Minnesota reports 94 COVID-19 deaths Friday as cases, hospitalizations continue to fall
Minnesota reported 94 additional deaths attributed to COVID-19 Friday, the second most reported in a single day to date.
Minnesota reported 94 additional deaths attributed to COVID-19 Friday, the second most reported in a single day to date.
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.
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.
Minnesota reports 2 more COVID-19-related prison deaths
Two more Minnesota inmates have died after being diagnosed with COVID-19, according to the Minnesota Department of Corrections.
Two more Minnesota inmates have died after being diagnosed with COVID-19, according to the Minnesota Department of Corrections.
Let Them Play MN files lawsuit against Walz over youth sports ban
Let Them Play MN, a nonprofit group made up of parents, coaches and fans, filed a lawsuit against Governor Tim Walz over the current ban of youth sports.
Let Them Play MN, a nonprofit group made up of parents, coaches and fans, filed a lawsuit against Governor Tim Walz over the current ban of youth sports.
Dry ice will be in demand as COVID-19 vaccine is rolled out in Minnesota
Dry ice will be key to keeping the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine effective. And with millions of doses expected to ship across the country as soon as next week, production machines will likely be working overtime.
Dry ice will be key to keeping the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine effective. And with millions of doses expected to ship across the country as soon as next week, production machines will likely be working overtime.
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.
Recovery advocates worry about increased dangers of COVID-19 for vapers
As kids come home from college, either for break or because classes have gone virtual, there's a reminder to parents to keep an eye out for signs of vaping.
As kids come home from college, either for break or because classes have gone virtual, there's a reminder to parents to keep an eye out for signs of vaping.
DEED to begin payments to unemployed high school students impacted by COVID-19
Starting Friday, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will begin processing unemployment benefit payments for workers in high school who were affected by the pandemic.
Starting Friday, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will begin processing unemployment benefit payments for workers in high school who were affected by the pandemic.
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.
US advisory panel OKs Pfizer vaccine in last step before FDA approval
The U.S. government advisory panel tasked with endorsing or rejecting large-scale use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has voted to officially give its stamp of approval Thursday.
The U.S. government advisory panel tasked with endorsing or rejecting large-scale use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has voted to officially give its stamp of approval Thursday.
Lingering symptoms possible even for mild COVID-19 cases
As the COVID-19 case total and death toll continue to rise each day, medical experts are still working to better understand the long-term effects of the virus.
As the COVID-19 case total and death toll continue to rise each day, medical experts are still working to better understand the long-term effects of the virus.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 2-week case percent change 4th lowest in nation
After nearly two months that saw Wisconsin near the top of the COVID-19 case percent change list, the state is now near the bottom.
After nearly two months that saw Wisconsin near the top of the COVID-19 case percent change list, the state is now near the bottom.
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.