Healthcare workers find thanks, hope for better days this Thanksgiving

Healthcare workers find thanks, hope for better days this Thanksgiving

A walk through the halls of any Minnesota hospital and you would never know it's Thanksgiving day. The staff is so busy, they barely have time to eat, and many of the patients are so sick they are sedated. 

A walk through the halls of any Minnesota hospital and you would never know it's Thanksgiving day. The staff is so busy, they barely have time to eat, and many of the patients are so sick they are sedated. 

Twin Cities volunteers spend Thanksgiving feeding people at encampments as pandemic drives up need

Twin Cities volunteers spend Thanksgiving feeding people at encampments as pandemic drives up need

There's always a need to feed the hungry but the need is especially great this year on this Thanksgiving. Involve MN tells us they’re handing out 1,000 meals between Minneapolis and St. Paul but their work just isn’t on the holiday, it’s every day.

There's always a need to feed the hungry but the need is especially great this year on this Thanksgiving. Involve MN tells us they’re handing out 1,000 meals between Minneapolis and St. Paul but their work just isn’t on the holiday, it’s every day.

MN Black Box: Minnesota woman is showcasing Black-owned businesses through new endeavor

MN Black Box: Minnesota woman is showcasing Black-owned businesses through new endeavor

With small businesses struggling to stay afloat nationwide, the pandemic is hitting Black-owned businesses especially hard. In our Voices for Change series, we are getting a look at how a local entrepreneur is showing support with hopes it pays off.

With small businesses struggling to stay afloat nationwide, the pandemic is hitting Black-owned businesses especially hard. In our Voices for Change series, we are getting a look at how a local entrepreneur is showing support with hopes it pays off.

Coronavirus cases surpass 60M worldwide, Johns Hopkins data shows

Coronavirus cases surpass 60M worldwide, Johns Hopkins data shows

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases around the world topped 60 million on Wednesday, as the number of new infections in the U.S. alone hits new records heading into the holidays.

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases around the world topped 60 million on Wednesday, as the number of new infections in the U.S. alone hits new records heading into the holidays.

Despite travel warnings, many are flying this Thanksgiving holiday

Despite travel warnings, many are flying this Thanksgiving holiday

SFO expects to see about 20,000 travelers per day this holiday a week. In the past, SFO would have 80,000 Thanksgiving travelers in one day.

SFO expects to see about 20,000 travelers per day this holiday a week. In the past, SFO would have 80,000 Thanksgiving travelers in one day.

Mayor Carter announces 2 new temporary homeless shelters in St. Paul

Mayor Carter announces 2 new temporary homeless shelters in St. Paul

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter announced that two city facilities will be used as temporary homeless shelters as officials prepare more shelter spaces amid the pandemic. Officials estimate that there are currently about 304 people experiencing homelessness in St. Paul.

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter announced that two city facilities will be used as temporary homeless shelters as officials prepare more shelter spaces amid the pandemic. Officials estimate that there are currently about 304 people experiencing homelessness in St. Paul.

Unemployment claims rise to 778,000 as COVID-19 pandemic worsens

Unemployment claims rise to 778,000 as COVID-19 pandemic worsens

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 778,000, evidence that the U.S. economy and job market remain under strain as coronavirus cases surge and colder weather heighten the risks.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 778,000, evidence that the U.S. economy and job market remain under strain as coronavirus cases surge and colder weather heighten the risks.

Major PPE manufacturer shuts down after 2,500 workers diagnosed with COVID-19

Major PPE manufacturer shuts down after 2,500 workers diagnosed with COVID-19

Malaysia’s Top Glove Corp., the world’s largest maker of rubber gloves, says it expects a two-to-four-week delay in deliveries after more than 2,000 workers at its factories were infected by the coronavirus, raising the possibility of supply disruptions during the pandemic.

Malaysia’s Top Glove Corp., the world’s largest maker of rubber gloves, says it expects a two-to-four-week delay in deliveries after more than 2,000 workers at its factories were infected by the coronavirus, raising the possibility of supply disruptions during the pandemic.

Wisconsin reports 104 COVID-19 deaths, 10% of nationwide total

Wisconsin reports 104 COVID-19 deaths, 10% of nationwide total

The state of Wisconsin reported 104 new COVID-19 deaths Tuesday, setting a new state record and accounting for more than 10 percent of the total cases nationwide. 

The state of Wisconsin reported 104 new COVID-19 deaths Tuesday, setting a new state record and accounting for more than 10 percent of the total cases nationwide. 

Mask mandates work to slow spread of COVID-19, CDC study finds

Mask mandates work to slow spread of COVID-19, CDC study finds

A study analyzing COVID-19 cases in Kansas found that counties with a mask mandate slowed the spread of the virus, while counties without a mask requirement saw a dramatic increase in cases.

A study analyzing COVID-19 cases in Kansas found that counties with a mask mandate slowed the spread of the virus, while counties without a mask requirement saw a dramatic increase in cases.