Inside a hectic, chaotic Twin Cities COVID-19 ICU
Inside a Twin Cities area COVID-19 intensive care unit, frontline healthcare workers and patients described what has become a “hectic” and “chaotic” day-to-day existence.
Inside a Twin Cities area COVID-19 intensive care unit, frontline healthcare workers and patients described what has become a “hectic” and “chaotic” day-to-day existence.
Monday is deadline for Minnesota homeowners, renters to apply for COVID-19 housing assistance
Renters and homeowners struggling during the coronavirus pandemic have until the end of the day Monday to apply for housing assistance through the state’s federally funded program.
Renters and homeowners struggling during the coronavirus pandemic have until the end of the day Monday to apply for housing assistance through the state’s federally funded program.
Michigan's order to restrict gatherings and close businesses extended 12 days
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Monday that the pause, instituted in mid-November, will be extended for another 12 days.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Monday that the pause, instituted in mid-November, will be extended for another 12 days.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: Daily death average reaches new high
The 7-day death increase average reached a new high in the state of Wisconsin Monday.
The 7-day death increase average reached a new high in the state of Wisconsin Monday.
Minnesota surpasses 4,000 deaths from COVID-19
Minnesota has surpassed 4,000 deaths from COVID-19 since the pandemic began, according to the latest data from the state health department.
Minnesota has surpassed 4,000 deaths from COVID-19 since the pandemic began, according to the latest data from the state health department.
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.
Sweden's pandemic experiment ends amid spiking coronavirus cases
Sweden’s Covid-19 experiment is over.
Sweden’s Covid-19 experiment is over.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: Death average reaches 2 highest marks over weekend
Saturday and Sunday marked pandemic highs for the 7-day COVID-19 death average in the state of Wisconsin.
Saturday and Sunday marked pandemic highs for the 7-day COVID-19 death average in the state of Wisconsin.
Minnesota reports 6,337 new COVID-19 cases, 75 more deaths Saturday
Minnesota health officials reported 6,337 new cases of COVID-19 and 75 additional deaths Saturday.
Minnesota health officials reported 6,337 new cases of COVID-19 and 75 additional deaths Saturday.
Minnesota reports 5,588 new COVID-19 cases, 64 more deaths Sunday
Minnesota health officials reported 5,588 new cases of COVID-19 and 64 additional deaths Sunday.
Minnesota health officials reported 5,588 new cases of COVID-19 and 64 additional deaths Sunday.
Local nonprofits team up with Hennepin County to give away laptops to students, parents in need
Precious Fowler stood outside Cub Foods for four hours to get a laptop. She said she couldn’t afford a new computer after losing her job as a result of the pandemic.
Precious Fowler stood outside Cub Foods for four hours to get a laptop. She said she couldn’t afford a new computer after losing her job as a result of the pandemic.
Police: 2 cited, tires slashed during dueling protests at Minnesota governor's residence
St. Paul police say they cited two people with disorderly conduct after skirmishes during dueling protests outside the Minnesota governor's residence on Saturday.
St. Paul police say they cited two people with disorderly conduct after skirmishes during dueling protests outside the Minnesota governor's residence on Saturday.
Amid COVID-19 pause, Minnesota students hope for a restart to sports
With youth sports paused until at least December 21, some student-athletes are pushing back, hoping for a restart to high school sports.
With youth sports paused until at least December 21, some student-athletes are pushing back, hoping for a restart to high school sports.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 77 new COVID-19 deaths pushes seven-day average to new high
As numbers trend down in other key areas, COVID-19 deaths are still on the rise in Wisconsin, data released on Saturday shows.
As numbers trend down in other key areas, COVID-19 deaths are still on the rise in Wisconsin, data released on Saturday shows.
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.
'It's beyond an epidemic': Advocates talk impact of spike in drug overdoses in Minnesota
2020 has been a deadly year for drug overdoses. This week, the Minnesota Department of Health announced a 31-percent increase in drug overdoses in the state for the first six months of the year, compared to the same period in 2019.
2020 has been a deadly year for drug overdoses. This week, the Minnesota Department of Health announced a 31-percent increase in drug overdoses in the state for the first six months of the year, compared to the same period in 2019.
Minnesota lawmaker: Make Legislature a priority for COVID vaccine
The top Republican in Minnesota government suggested Friday that state lawmakers and Capitol staff should be among the priority groups for a coronavirus vaccine.
The top Republican in Minnesota government suggested Friday that state lawmakers and Capitol staff should be among the priority groups for a coronavirus vaccine.
States submit coronavirus vaccine orders amid surging death toll
The number of Americans hospitalized with COVID-19 hit an all-time high in the U.S. on Thursday at 100,667, and hospitals were at the breaking point.
The number of Americans hospitalized with COVID-19 hit an all-time high in the U.S. on Thursday at 100,667, and hospitals were at the breaking point.