White House boosts offer in COVID-19 aid talks

The White House is boosting its offer in up-and-down COVID-19 aid talks Friday in hopes of an agreement before Election Day.

Minnesota reports 1,401 new COVID-19 cases, 14 more deaths Friday

The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,401 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 Friday—the third time in the past two weeks the state has reported more than 1,400 new cases in a single day. 

New bar, restaurant capacity restrictions take effect in Wisconsin

A new mandate limiting bars and restaurants in Wisconsin to 25 percent capacity went into effect Thursday, but in western Wisconsin there are questions why the mandate stretches statewide.

Minnesota announces free COVID-19 testing events for week of Oct. 12

Minnesota is announcing the latest cities that will have free COVID-19 testing events as part of a push to increase access to testing statewide

U of M Medical School selected to join national COVID-19 antibody research network

The University of Minnesota Medical School has been selected as one of four Capacity Building Centers in the country dedicated to studying COVID-19 antibodies.

A list of 11 Minnesota schools experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks

These Minnesota schools have reported COVID-19 outbreaks this week among students or staff who were in-person learning.

Layoffs continue as 840,000 seek unemployment aid

The government will provide its latest picture Thursday of the pace of layoffs in the United States, which have remained high since the viral pandemic erupted in March while federal aid for the jobless has lapsed.

Restaurant table limit expands to 10 people, dancing prohibited

The Minnesota Department of Health updated its guidance for restaurants and bars Thursday as the weather gets colder and more customers opt to sit indoors amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

IRS reaching out to millions who have not claimed $1,200 stimulus check

The head of the IRS, on the defensive over millions of Americans in danger of missing coronavirus relief payments, says the agency is reaching out to low-income and homeless people, military personnel and veterans and those with limited English to notify them they may be eligible.

Walz hosts COVID-19 roundtable after Trump halts stimulus talks

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz responded to President Donald Trump’s decision to shut down talks over a new COVID-19 stimulus package. 

Gov. Evers activates field hospital as COVID-19 keeps surging

The pandemic is "out of control in Wisconsin." Those are the words used by Governor Tony Evers on Wednesday, Oct. 7.

University of Minnesota moves spring break to April

The University of Minnesota will be moving its spring break to April this spring semester, according to university President Joan Gabel.

Minnesota Republican U.S. Senate candidate Jason Lewis to quarantine again

Minnesota Republican U.S. Senate candidate Jason Lewis is starting the quarantine process after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, according to his campaign spokeswoman.

COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 2,319 new confirmed cases, 16 deaths Wednesday

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported 2,319 new COVID-19 cases out of 13,507 completed tests Wednesday. State officials also reported 16 new deaths.

Minnesota reports 918 new COVID-19 cases, 14 more deaths Wednesday

The Minnesota Department of Health reported 918 new positive cases of COVID-19 Wednesday and 14 more deaths attributed to the disease. 

New COVID-19 restrictions take Western Wisconsin businesses by surprise

Gov. Tony Evers’ decision to limit public indoor gatherings came as a surprise to restaurant owners in Western Wisconsin Tuesday, including one restaurant who found out about the news when FOX 9 called them.