As other struggle, some seasonal Minnesota businesses have been able to successfully traverse the pandemic
Many businesses that rely on tourism dollars have a short window of time to turn a profit and that's proving difficult this year -- thanks to the pandemic.
Many businesses that rely on tourism dollars have a short window of time to turn a profit and that's proving difficult this year -- thanks to the pandemic.
Surly Brewing Company workers picket with beer hall set to close
Surly Brewing Company workers along with community supporters took to a picket line on Sunday to rally against the decision by the craft beer company to close its beer hall.
Surly Brewing Company workers along with community supporters took to a picket line on Sunday to rally against the decision by the craft beer company to close its beer hall.
Governors in states hit hard by pandemic rethinking lockdown orders on bars
As the number of coronavirus cases fall in the U.S., governors in hard-hit states are rethinking lockdown orders on bars.
As the number of coronavirus cases fall in the U.S., governors in hard-hit states are rethinking lockdown orders on bars.
'Tenet' brings in $20.2M Labor Day weekend as Americans return to theaters
About 70% of U.S. movie theaters are currently open.
About 70% of U.S. movie theaters are currently open.
Photo shows long line outside St. Paul bar as college students return to campus
Recent video of a long line outside a St. Paul bar is underlining the worries authorities have this holiday weekend.
Recent video of a long line outside a St. Paul bar is underlining the worries authorities have this holiday weekend.
Technical healthcare workers at 2 Twin Cities metro hospitals give strike notice
The labor union representing more than 200 technical healthcare workers employed by Allina Health filed a notice to strike at two Twin Cities metro hospitals later this month.
The labor union representing more than 200 technical healthcare workers employed by Allina Health filed a notice to strike at two Twin Cities metro hospitals later this month.
States consider big cuts as Congress deadlocks on more coronavirus aid
With the U.S. Senate returning to session next week, some states are renewing their push for aid. Without it, additional cuts are likely. Some governors also have begun proposing tax and fee increases.
With the U.S. Senate returning to session next week, some states are renewing their push for aid. Without it, additional cuts are likely. Some governors also have begun proposing tax and fee increases.
COVID-19 in Minnesota: 714 new cases, 6 more deaths reported Sunday
The state of Minnesota reported six more COVID-19 deaths and 714 new cases Sunday.
The state of Minnesota reported six more COVID-19 deaths and 714 new cases Sunday.
Minnesota breweries brace for winter season, can shortage amid 'brutal' 2020
Minnesota breweries already struggling financially due to the pandemic are preparing for their next big challenge: surviving through the slower winter season.
Minnesota breweries already struggling financially due to the pandemic are preparing for their next big challenge: surviving through the slower winter season.
3 coronavirus deaths linked to Maine indoor wedding reception, officials confirm
The Aug. 7 wedding reception, which involved approximately 110 people, exceeded the 80-person seating limit on the business' license.
The Aug. 7 wedding reception, which involved approximately 110 people, exceeded the 80-person seating limit on the business' license.
Wisconsin surpasses 80,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases
Wisconsin has surpassed another unfortunate COVID-19 milestone as the state passes 80,000 confirmed cases of the disease.
Wisconsin has surpassed another unfortunate COVID-19 milestone as the state passes 80,000 confirmed cases of the disease.
Zoo beleaguered by COVID-19 says it might feed some animals to others in ‘worst, worst case’
A zoo in Germany struggling keep its animals fed because of the financial burdens caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic has been faced with the horrifying possibility that it may need to feed some of the animals to each other.
A zoo in Germany struggling keep its animals fed because of the financial burdens caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic has been faced with the horrifying possibility that it may need to feed some of the animals to each other.
COVID-19 in Minnesota: 924 new cases, 4 more deaths reported Saturday
The state of Minnesota reported four new COVID-19 deaths and more than 900 new cases Saturday.
The state of Minnesota reported four new COVID-19 deaths and more than 900 new cases Saturday.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport sees uptick in travel ahead of Labor Day
Ahead of the Labor Day weekend, it’s a different scene at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport compared to recent months amid the pandemic.
Ahead of the Labor Day weekend, it’s a different scene at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport compared to recent months amid the pandemic.
Amid ‘uncontrolled spread of COVID-19,’ Indiana University calls for closure of Greek housing
The outbreaks since students began returning to campus in the past few weeks have heightened tensions between colleges and their towns and led to recriminations between local politicians and university officials.
The outbreaks since students began returning to campus in the past few weeks have heightened tensions between colleges and their towns and led to recriminations between local politicians and university officials.
Latest Wisconsin COVID-19 numbers impacted by lab test reporting problems
Laboratory test reporting issues led to a large jump in positive and negative COVID-19 test numbers released Friday, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Laboratory test reporting issues led to a large jump in positive and negative COVID-19 test numbers released Friday, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Minnesota starts paying $300 a week unemployment boost
Minnesota started paying the $300 a week boost in unemployment benefits to laid-off workers Friday.
Minnesota started paying the $300 a week boost in unemployment benefits to laid-off workers Friday.
Even as hiring slows, American unemployment rate falls to 8.4%
The U.S. unemployment rate fell sharply in August to 8.4% from 10.2% even as hiring slowed in August as employers added the fewest jobs since the pandemic began.
The U.S. unemployment rate fell sharply in August to 8.4% from 10.2% even as hiring slowed in August as employers added the fewest jobs since the pandemic began.
COVID-19 in Minnesota: 10 new deaths, 856 new confirmed cases Friday
The state of Minnesota reported ten new COVID-19 deaths and more than 800 new cases Friday.
The state of Minnesota reported ten new COVID-19 deaths and more than 800 new cases Friday.
St. Paul to reopen temporary road closures around three parks
The City of St. Paul will be reopening temporary road closures around three parks that were closed to allow more room for social distancing amid the pandemic.
The City of St. Paul will be reopening temporary road closures around three parks that were closed to allow more room for social distancing amid the pandemic.