Senate cancels work until Oct. 19 as lawmakers contract virus

Senate Republicans have canceled legislative work until Oct. 19 as the coronavirus sweeps through their ranks and lawmakers increasingly call for comprehensive testing on Capitol Hill. 

Sen. Johnson tests positive for COVID-19: 'I feel fine'

Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin has tested positive for coronavirus after being exposed to someone with COVID-19 last week.

President Trump at military hospital; new cases among allies emerge

The White House said President Trump’s expected stay of “a few days” at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center was precautionary.

MDH to start publicly reporting COVID-19 cases in Minnesota schools

FOX 9 has learned starting Friday the Minnesota Department of Health will publicly report COVID-19 cases in schools throughout the state.

Free COVID-19 testing clinics coming to Inver Grove Heights, Northfield

There will be two free COVID-19 testing events in Dakota County next week, hosted through a partnership between county leaders and the Minnesota Department of Health.

Source: Attendees had minimal contact with Trump at Lake Minnetonka fundraiser

FOX 9 is learning more about the precautions taken at a private Trump campaign fundraiser held on Lake Minnetonka before the president attended his rally in Duluth on Wednesday. Now that President Donald Trump has tested positive for COVID-19, health officials are urging attendees at those events to get tested and to self-isolate.

Here's what to do if you attended Trump's Minnesota campaign events

The Minnesota Department of Health issued a statement Friday about the public health response following President Donald Trump and others testing positive for COVID-19 after visiting Minnesota Wednesday. 

Northern Minnesota braces for possible increased COVID-19 spread after Trump rally

St. Louis County in northern Minnesota is bracing for more potential COVID-19 spread following President Donald Trump’s rally earlier this week. This comes after Trump and at least one member of his staff tested positive for the virus after the event.

Minnesota GOP members tested for COVID-19, quarantining after Trump visit

Several prominent members of Minnesota’s Republican Party are being tested for COVID-19 after coming into close contact with President Donald Trump during his visit to Minnesota Wednesday. Trump revealed on Twitter early Friday that he and First Lady Melania had tested positive for the coronavirus. 

Hiring slows for 3rd month; US unemployment rate falls to 7.9%

America’s employers added 661,000 jobs in September, the third straight month of slower hiring and evidence from the final jobs report before the presidential election that the economic recovery has weakened.

President Trump's coronavirus infection thrusts world in uncharted territory

News that U.S. President Donald Trump was infected with the world's most notorious disease is drawing shock, sympathy and some barbs for the American leader.

Over $30M in housing assistance requested in 1st month of Minnesota program

More than $30 million in housing assistance has been requested in the first month of Minnesota's COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program, according to state officials.

Researchers use artificial intelligence to detect COVID-19 in hospital patients

Researchers at the University of Minnesota and M Health Fairview are developing a new technology that uses artificial intelligence to help doctors detect COVID-19 in hospital patients.