Choo Choo Bob's Train Store in St. Paul closes amid pandemic struggles
A St. Paul fixture ended a long run on Friday, as the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic continues to be felt in the Twin Cities.
A St. Paul fixture ended a long run on Friday, as the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic continues to be felt in the Twin Cities.
COVID-19 survey crews pulled out of Minnesota after facing racism, armed intimidation
The CDC has pulled its COVID-19 door-to-door survey teams from Minnesota following multiple incidents of alleged verbal abuse and intimidation, according to the Minnesota Department of Health and a CDC spokeman.
The CDC has pulled its COVID-19 door-to-door survey teams from Minnesota following multiple incidents of alleged verbal abuse and intimidation, according to the Minnesota Department of Health and a CDC spokeman.
From humble start to working with the Timberwolves, Mounds View barber plans expansion
While many business owners are struggling to make ends meet, a barber in Mounds View, Minnesota who came from humble beginnings has turned his shop into a booming business, even in the face of a pandemic.
While many business owners are struggling to make ends meet, a barber in Mounds View, Minnesota who came from humble beginnings has turned his shop into a booming business, even in the face of a pandemic.
Wisconsin Governor says state is facing 'near-exponential growth' of COVID-19 cases
Wisconsin saw another single-day case count of more than 2,500 confirmed COVID-19 cases on Friday. State officials reported 2,504 new cases, which is the second-highest on record, only behind last Friday's total of 2,533 cases.
Wisconsin saw another single-day case count of more than 2,500 confirmed COVID-19 cases on Friday. State officials reported 2,504 new cases, which is the second-highest on record, only behind last Friday's total of 2,533 cases.
Landlords file lawsuit to end Minnesota governor's order banning evictions during pandemic
A lawsuit filed this week seeks to vacate the executive order issued by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz preventing evictions in the state during the pandemic.
A lawsuit filed this week seeks to vacate the executive order issued by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz preventing evictions in the state during the pandemic.
Minnesota sees highest single-day total of COVID-19 cases amid large testing volume
The new single-day high for new cases, which comes on a day that saw the third-highest amount of tests completed since the pandemic began.
The new single-day high for new cases, which comes on a day that saw the third-highest amount of tests completed since the pandemic began.
Free COVID-19 testing events in Minnesota announced for next week
Next week marks the second in a four-week push for free COVID-19 testing throughout Minnesota due to increased community spread, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
Next week marks the second in a four-week push for free COVID-19 testing throughout Minnesota due to increased community spread, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
White House ordered to have sign language at virus briefings
The White House and plaintiffs have “largely agreed on all terms" to resolve the matter, according to the order.
The White House and plaintiffs have “largely agreed on all terms" to resolve the matter, according to the order.
Desk shortage forces people to get creative about workspaces
To find desks, people are scouring stores near and far and even making their own.
To find desks, people are scouring stores near and far and even making their own.
Choo Choo Bob's train store among thousands closing amid pandemic
The number of businesses closing their doors is up nationwide, and according to a study, they will likely be closed for good.
The number of businesses closing their doors is up nationwide, and according to a study, they will likely be closed for good.
Coronavirus relief bill: Democrats back to drawing board to redraft proposal
House Democrats say they are paring back their proposal in an attempt to jump-start negotiations with the Trump administration.
House Democrats say they are paring back their proposal in an attempt to jump-start negotiations with the Trump administration.
Superintendent blames lack of caution by adults for classes moving online in southern Minnesota
A southern Minnesota superintendent, frustrated by a spike in COVID-19 cases in his community, was forced to shut down in-person learning at the high school during homecoming week.
A southern Minnesota superintendent, frustrated by a spike in COVID-19 cases in his community, was forced to shut down in-person learning at the high school during homecoming week.
Free COVID-19 testing offered in Maplewood on 5 dates next week
The Minnesota Department of Health is offering free COVID-19 testing Maplewood during select times until Oct. 3.
The Minnesota Department of Health is offering free COVID-19 testing Maplewood during select times until Oct. 3.
Archbishop holds meeting with priest who gave homily centered on COVID-19 conspiracies
The Archbishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis says he held a meeting with the priest who pushed COVID-19 conspiracy theories during a homily earlier this month.
The Archbishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis says he held a meeting with the priest who pushed COVID-19 conspiracy theories during a homily earlier this month.
Minnesota reports 995 new cases of COVID-19, 3 more deaths Thursday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 995 new cases of COVID-19 and three additional deaths Thursday.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 995 new cases of COVID-19 and three additional deaths Thursday.
Unemployment claims at 870,000 as fraud and backlogs cloud data
The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid rose slightly last week to 870,000.
The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid rose slightly last week to 870,000.
CDC identifies nearly 11,000 potential COVID-19 exposures on 1,600 flights
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified 1,600 flights from January to August 2020 that potentially led to nearly 11,000 coronavirus exposures of travelers
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified 1,600 flights from January to August 2020 that potentially led to nearly 11,000 coronavirus exposures of travelers
Walz on mask mandate: 'One of the last things we’ll do is lose the masks'
Gov. Tim Walz and a federal judge gave a one-two punch to critics of Minnesota's mask mandate on Wednesday, with both men signaling that the requirement was here to stay.
Gov. Tim Walz and a federal judge gave a one-two punch to critics of Minnesota's mask mandate on Wednesday, with both men signaling that the requirement was here to stay.
Minnesota reports 25 cases of rare syndrome in children associated with COVID-19
Since May, there have been 25 cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children or MIS-C, the rare condition associated with COVID-19, according to Minnesota State Epidemiologist Dr. Ruth Lynfield.
Since May, there have been 25 cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children or MIS-C, the rare condition associated with COVID-19, according to Minnesota State Epidemiologist Dr. Ruth Lynfield.
33 COVID-19 cases linked to Martin County funeral
Minnesota state health officials say a COVID-19 outbreak has been linked to a funeral in Martin County where there was little social distancing or use of face coverings at the event.
Minnesota state health officials say a COVID-19 outbreak has been linked to a funeral in Martin County where there was little social distancing or use of face coverings at the event.