Twin Cities metro traffic still down 15 percent from normal, may remain low
According to data collected by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, traffic during the morning and evening commute in the Twin Cities metro area is still down 15 percent from normal.
According to data collected by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, traffic during the morning and evening commute in the Twin Cities metro area is still down 15 percent from normal.
Minnesota GOP pledges to reopen bars, schools if given control
Top Minnesota Republicans vowed Monday that if voters put them in charge of the state Legislature, they would end Gov. Tim Walz's emergency powers and throw open the doors to bars, restaurants and schools.
Top Minnesota Republicans vowed Monday that if voters put them in charge of the state Legislature, they would end Gov. Tim Walz's emergency powers and throw open the doors to bars, restaurants and schools.
Sweet 16 party leaves 37 infected with COVID-19, nearly 300 quarantined, health officials say
81 people attended a “sweet 16” birthday event at a venue in Long Island resulting in 37 COVID-19 infections forcing nearly 300 to quarantine.
81 people attended a “sweet 16” birthday event at a venue in Long Island resulting in 37 COVID-19 infections forcing nearly 300 to quarantine.
Global struggles continue as confirmed coronavirus cases reach 40 million
The world's number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has surpassed 40 million.
The world's number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has surpassed 40 million.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: State reaches 1,600 deaths
A total of 1,600 COVID-19 deaths have been reported by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services as of Monday.
A total of 1,600 COVID-19 deaths have been reported by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services as of Monday.
Minnesota reports 1,632 new COVID-19 cases, 5 more deaths Monday
Minnesota health officials reported 1,632 new cases of COVID-19 Monday and five more deaths.
Minnesota health officials reported 1,632 new cases of COVID-19 Monday and five more deaths.
Wisconsin judge reimposes order limiting capacity of indoor gatherings
A Wisconsin judge reimposed an order from Gov. Tony Evers limiting the number of people who can gather in bars, restaurants and other indoor places.
A Wisconsin judge reimposed an order from Gov. Tony Evers limiting the number of people who can gather in bars, restaurants and other indoor places.
U.S.-Canadian border closure extended - again
Canadian authorities have extended the U.S-Canada border closure through at least Nov. 21.
Canadian authorities have extended the U.S-Canada border closure through at least Nov. 21.
COVID-19 in Minnesota: 1,732 new cases, 17 more deaths reported Sunday
Minnesota health officials reported 1,732 new cases of COVID-19 and 17 more deaths Sunday.
Minnesota health officials reported 1,732 new cases of COVID-19 and 17 more deaths Sunday.
Women's march in St. Paul cancelled after notice from AG's office on COVID-19 restrictions
The Women's March planned for Saturday at the Minnesota Capitol in St. Paul was cancelled on Friday night after organizers received a call from the Attorney General's office.
The Women's March planned for Saturday at the Minnesota Capitol in St. Paul was cancelled on Friday night after organizers received a call from the Attorney General's office.
Athletes push Minnesota leaders to allow postseason contests for fall sports
Students and parents are continuing to push the Minnesota State High School League -- and now the governor -- to loosen some restrictions on high school sports.
Students and parents are continuing to push the Minnesota State High School League -- and now the governor -- to loosen some restrictions on high school sports.
System update preventing COVID-19 updates in Wisconsin for weekend, as cases spike in state
With case numbers and deaths on the rise, Wisconsin will not report COVID-19 updates over the weekend as its reporting system is being upgraded.
With case numbers and deaths on the rise, Wisconsin will not report COVID-19 updates over the weekend as its reporting system is being upgraded.
Even with COVID-19 coverage safety net, recovered patients hit with hefty hospital bills
COVID-19 can do more than torment patients physically. It also clobbers some financially.
COVID-19 can do more than torment patients physically. It also clobbers some financially.
COVID-19 in Minnesota: 1,704 new cases, 5 more deaths reported Saturday
Minnesota health officials reported 1,704 new cases of COVID-19 and five more deaths Saturday.
Minnesota health officials reported 1,704 new cases of COVID-19 and five more deaths Saturday.
Minnesota reports record 2,297 COVID-19 cases, 44,398 tests Friday
Minnesota health officials reported 2,297 newly reported cases of COVID-19 Friday out of 44,398 completed tests—both new single-day highs for the state.
Minnesota health officials reported 2,297 newly reported cases of COVID-19 Friday out of 44,398 completed tests—both new single-day highs for the state.
Mayo Clinic doctors recommend against traditional trick-or-treating due to pandemic
Mayo Clinic doctors are recommending parents avoid allowing their children traditional trick-or-treating this year for Halloween as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on.
Mayo Clinic doctors are recommending parents avoid allowing their children traditional trick-or-treating this year for Halloween as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on.
Minnesota hotels forced to make difficult cuts amid pandemic
Seven months into the pandemic, the hospitality industry continues to be hit hard. With a decline in occupancy, some hotels are facing some tough decisions.
Seven months into the pandemic, the hospitality industry continues to be hit hard. With a decline in occupancy, some hotels are facing some tough decisions.
St. Paul school board to start in-person meetings next week as district moves to hybrid learning
As the district switches from being fully-online to allowing some in-person schooling, the St. Paul Schools Board of Education will begin holding in-person meetings.
As the district switches from being fully-online to allowing some in-person schooling, the St. Paul Schools Board of Education will begin holding in-person meetings.
Wisconsin reports another single-day record for COVID-19 cases with 3,861
For the second straight day, Wisconsin has set a new single-day record for positive COVID-19 tests, with 3,861 cases confirmed on Friday.
For the second straight day, Wisconsin has set a new single-day record for positive COVID-19 tests, with 3,861 cases confirmed on Friday.
24 Minnesota schools experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks
Twenty-four Minnesota schools have reported COVID-19 outbreaks this week among students or staff who were in-person learning—up from 11 the previous week, according to the latest data from the state health department.
Twenty-four Minnesota schools have reported COVID-19 outbreaks this week among students or staff who were in-person learning—up from 11 the previous week, according to the latest data from the state health department.