Walz to provide update on COVID-19 following Thanksgiving holiday

Gov. Tim Walz will provide an update Monday on the state of COVID-19 in Minnesota following the Thanksgiving holiday. 

Moderna will ask FDA for emergency use authorization of coronavirus vaccine

Moderna Inc. says it will ask U.S. and European regulators to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as new study results confirm the shots offer strong protection.

Gophers cancel Northwestern game due to COVID-19 outbreak

The Minnesota Gophers football game against Northwestern Saturday has been canceled after the University of Minnesota reports 21 players and 26 staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 since Nov. 19.  

Rep. Angie Craig stops by Burnsville brewery, urges for support for small businesses

As a new COVID-19 pause in Minnesota further complicates an already difficult year for business, elected officials are urging support for small businesses.

Minnesota shops hope for strong holiday sales as they fight through pandemic struggles

Small Business Saturday is always a day that's important for shops and stores across Minnesota and the country. But, this year, the shopping holiday is even more critical for small businesses looking to make it through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Minnesota WWII hero remembered at funeral after battle with COVID-19

An American hero was being remembered and honored during a funeral service on Saturday in Minnesota, after his fight with COVID-19.

Doctor hugs elderly coronavirus patient on Thanksgiving in viral photo

New estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that the spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. may be worse than was previously known.

Minnesota shoppers show up for Black Friday deals during pandemic

With restrictions in place in Minnesota, stores still saw plenty of foot traffic on Friday, but the COVID-19 pandemic made it a Black Friday like no other.

US surpasses 13M COVID-19 cases, 90K hospitalizations for 1st time

The U.S. leads the world in the number of confirmed infections as the country continues to see a record number of new daily cases, hospitalizations and deaths. The news also comes as medical centers warn they are running out of beds and hospital capacity.

Black Friday crowds thin amid surging COVID-19 pandemic as retailers push online sales

In normal times, Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year, drawing millions of shoppers eager to get started on their holiday spending. But these are not normal times.

Small Business Saturday more critical this holiday season amid coronavirus pandemic

Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Small Business Saturday, a national initiative to shop local and break away from large box stores. However, this year shoppers will notice a few changes because of COVID-19.

How the Supreme Court's ruling on houses of worship could affect California

UC Hastings law professor David Levine said the ruling opens the door for religious groups to challenge pandemic restrictions in other states.