'Please Minnesota, stay home this Thanksgiving,' health care workers plead

State health officials and health care workers are pleading with Minnesotans to stay home this Thanksgiving to help slow the spread of COVID-19, saying that what we do over the next few weeks will determine what the next few months look like for the state. 

Indictment: Minnesota man used Federal CARES Act money to pay for pool

The Minnesota-based founder and CEO of a tech company has been arrested and indicted after he allegedly used federal Paycheck Protection Program money to build a pool and enrich himself.

Santa Claus to use plexiglass, face masks at malls across US as COVID-19 cases surge

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and the fact that Santa's age and weight put him at high risk for severe illness, mall owners are going ahead with plans to bring him back this year.

Minnesota reports 7,444 new COVID-19 cases, 12 deaths Monday

Minnesota health officials reported 7,444 new cases of COVID-19 and 12 additional deaths from the disease Monday. 

Whitmer administration issues new restrictions to slow spread of COVID-19

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced on Sunday that several new restrictions are in place to slow the skyrocketing cases of COVID-19.

Minnesota Senate GOP held large, in-person dinner party just before COVID outbreak 

Days before a coronavirus outbreak in the Minnesota Senate Republican caucus, the GOP held a large, in-person dinner party to celebrate their election results. 

Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka tests positive for COVID-19

Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka announced Sunday he has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been quarantining for several days.

Salvation Army sees spike in needs, now offers contactless ways to donate

The Salvation Army says requests for food since the pandemic started have increased significantly, and as Red Kettle season launches, Minnesotans are eager to help.

North Dakota governor changes tack and issues mask mandate

After months of resisting ordering the people of North Dakota to wear masks and limit the size of gatherings, the state's Republican governor relented in an effort to stem a coronavirus surge that is among the worst in the U.S. and that threatens to overwhelm the state's hospitals.

Health department shuts down pro-Trump rally in Milwaukee

No longer welcome at Serb Hall, the group took its message to the streets, shutting down the intersection of 51st and Oklahoma.

Wisconsin reports another 5,146 new COVID-19 cases, one day after hitting 300K

Wisconsin reported 5,000 new positive COVID-19 tests on Saturday, one day after the state pushed past the grim milestone of 300,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases.

DFL officials: Minnesota GOP failed to inform DFL of positive COVID-19 cases ahead of session

The Minnesota DFL and Governor Tim Walz are responding after GOP officials reportedly failed to notify DFL members of the Senate that a number of GOP members tested positive for COVID-19.