WNBA postposes Lynx game versus Seattle Storm due to inconclusive COVID-19 test results for players
The WNBA has postponed Sunday's playoff game between the Minnesota Lynx and Seattle Storm after a COVID-19 test for some players came back inconclusive.
The WNBA has postponed Sunday's playoff game between the Minnesota Lynx and Seattle Storm after a COVID-19 test for some players came back inconclusive.
ICE responds to Rep. Omar’s COVID-19 concerns with deportation flight
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is responding to a letter from Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota that expressed “grave concerns” over a scheduled deportation flight to Somalia that may include passengers with COVID-19 symptoms.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is responding to a letter from Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota that expressed “grave concerns” over a scheduled deportation flight to Somalia that may include passengers with COVID-19 symptoms.
Nonprofit that gives out winter gear for kids struggling for supplies in pandemic
Opening up a box from Honolulu, Rebecca Jorgenson Sundquist is thankful for each and every piece of winter gear her nonprofit receives.
Opening up a box from Honolulu, Rebecca Jorgenson Sundquist is thankful for each and every piece of winter gear her nonprofit receives.
Western Wisconsin venue plans for 3,000-plus people to attend outdoor concert
An outdoor concert venue in Wisconsin says they’re bringing live music back and have plenty of precautions in place to make it safe.
An outdoor concert venue in Wisconsin says they’re bringing live music back and have plenty of precautions in place to make it safe.
Spyhouse Coffee workers hold 1-day strike over COVID-19 working conditions
Spyhouse Coffee employees were shutting doors around the metro on Saturday, as part of a strike for protections on the job during the pandemic.
Spyhouse Coffee employees were shutting doors around the metro on Saturday, as part of a strike for protections on the job during the pandemic.
County officials warn of possible COVID-19 exposure at western Wisconsin casino
Health officials in Barron County, Wisconsin are warning people who visited a casino this week to monitor themselves for COVID-19 symptoms.
Health officials in Barron County, Wisconsin are warning people who visited a casino this week to monitor themselves for COVID-19 symptoms.
After COVID-19 cancellation, Minnesota Renaissance Festival hosts drive-thru events
No festival, no problem: Organizers for the Minnesota Renaissance Festival have created a drive-thru parade experience after the pandemic forced the festival to skip this year.
No festival, no problem: Organizers for the Minnesota Renaissance Festival have created a drive-thru parade experience after the pandemic forced the festival to skip this year.
Minnesota reports 924 new COVID-19 cases, 13 more deaths Saturday as hospitalizations remain steady
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 924 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday and 13 more deaths.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 924 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday and 13 more deaths.
Armed residents confront COVID-19 testing team in Minnesota
A team of health workers conducting random COVID-19 testing was recently confronted by armed residents in a Minnesota neighborhood, though state officials have not said when or where the incident occurred.
A team of health workers conducting random COVID-19 testing was recently confronted by armed residents in a Minnesota neighborhood, though state officials have not said when or where the incident occurred.
Lord Fletcher's closing for winter starting Oct. 12
Lord Fletcher’s on Lake Minnetonka will be temporarily closing on Oct. 12 until Spring 2021, citing the “devastating economic effects of the pandemic.”
Lord Fletcher’s on Lake Minnetonka will be temporarily closing on Oct. 12 until Spring 2021, citing the “devastating economic effects of the pandemic.”
U.S. Canada border to remain closed until Oct. 21
Canada is extending the agreement to keep the U.S. border closed to non-essential travel to Oct. 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.
Canada is extending the agreement to keep the U.S. border closed to non-essential travel to Oct. 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.
CDC drops controversial coronavirus testing guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention essentially returned to its previous testing guidance, getting rid of language posted last month that said people who didn't feel sick didn't need to get tested.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention essentially returned to its previous testing guidance, getting rid of language posted last month that said people who didn't feel sick didn't need to get tested.
Minnesota reports over 1,000 COVID-19 cases in single day for first time, second most number of tests
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,099 new cases of COVID-19 out of 29,431 completed tests Friday—the second most in one day for the state.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,099 new cases of COVID-19 out of 29,431 completed tests Friday—the second most in one day for the state.
Hawaii to allow visitors to skip quarantine with negative COVID-19 test starting Oct. 15
Travelers to Hawaii will have to take the COVID-19 test within 72 hours before their flight.
Travelers to Hawaii will have to take the COVID-19 test within 72 hours before their flight.
Global COVID-19 cases top 30 million, according to Johns Hopkins
There are now more than 30 million known COVID-19 infections around the world, according to Johns Hopkins University.
There are now more than 30 million known COVID-19 infections around the world, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Minnesota Transitions Charter School opens space at MOA after school was destroyed in riots
Minnesota Transitions Secondary School was located in a shopping center across the street from the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct and was damaged and looted during riots in May following George Floyd’s death.
Minnesota Transitions Secondary School was located in a shopping center across the street from the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct and was damaged and looted during riots in May following George Floyd’s death.
Trade group survey: 40% of Minnesota restaurants could go under if capacity isn't increased
Exactly six months ago Minnesota restricted in-person dining at restaurants. Thursday, one group said nearly half the restaurants in the state may close by January if the state doesn’t ease restrictions.
Exactly six months ago Minnesota restricted in-person dining at restaurants. Thursday, one group said nearly half the restaurants in the state may close by January if the state doesn’t ease restrictions.
MDH: Nearly 1 in 3 Minnesotans have obesity
Nearly one in three Minnesotans have obesity, making them at a higher risk for severe symptoms of COVID-19 if caught, the Minnesota Department of Health said Thursday.
Nearly one in three Minnesotans have obesity, making them at a higher risk for severe symptoms of COVID-19 if caught, the Minnesota Department of Health said Thursday.
Dad creates candy chute so kids can trick-or-treat while socially distancing this Halloween
A father in Ohio came up with a socially distanced way to hand out candy to trick-or-treaters this Halloween, and his "invention" is going viral.
A father in Ohio came up with a socially distanced way to hand out candy to trick-or-treaters this Halloween, and his "invention" is going viral.
170 COVID-19 cases, 7 deaths linked to Maine wedding coronavirus 'super spreader event'
The “super spreader” event started with wedding attendees in the Katahdin region and spread to the community at large and to a nursing home in Madison.
The “super spreader” event started with wedding attendees in the Katahdin region and spread to the community at large and to a nursing home in Madison.