India records biggest single-day coronavirus infection spike with 78,761 new cases

India records biggest single-day coronavirus infection spike with 78,761 new cases

India registered 78,761 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the biggest single-day spike in the world since the pandemic began, just as the government began easing restrictions to help the battered economy.

India registered 78,761 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the biggest single-day spike in the world since the pandemic began, just as the government began easing restrictions to help the battered economy.

Parents, teachers react to districts moving back school start dates

Parents, teachers react to districts moving back school start dates

Over the last week, several school districts in the metro area voted to start school one week later than originally planned. Many of them say teachers and administrators need more time to prepare. 

Over the last week, several school districts in the metro area voted to start school one week later than originally planned. Many of them say teachers and administrators need more time to prepare. 

COVID-19 in Minnesota: Test result reporting delays from private lab continue to skew daily numbers

COVID-19 in Minnesota: Test result reporting delays from private lab continue to skew daily numbers

The Minnesota Department of Health reported its daily COVID-19 case numbers and information Saturday, but for the third straight day, the numbers came with a disclaimer that the numbers might be skewed due to reporting delays from a private lab. 

The Minnesota Department of Health reported its daily COVID-19 case numbers and information Saturday, but for the third straight day, the numbers came with a disclaimer that the numbers might be skewed due to reporting delays from a private lab. 

Family living in tents in Cologne, Minnesota after confusion over eviction policy

Family living in tents in Cologne, Minnesota after confusion over eviction policy

A family west of the metro is living in tents right now after some confusion over the governor’s eviction moratorium. Now they’re sharing their story in hopes it doesn’t’ happen to others.

A family west of the metro is living in tents right now after some confusion over the governor’s eviction moratorium. Now they’re sharing their story in hopes it doesn’t’ happen to others.

Loaves and Fishes keeps serving free meals to those in need as pandemic creates record demand

Loaves and Fishes keeps serving free meals to those in need as pandemic creates record demand

Since the pandemic began, food shelves and meal programs have seen a huge increase in need. One of them is Loaves and Fishes. For 35 years, it has been serving free meals but in the past two months, it’s had to meet record demand.

Since the pandemic began, food shelves and meal programs have seen a huge increase in need. One of them is Loaves and Fishes. For 35 years, it has been serving free meals but in the past two months, it’s had to meet record demand.

Minnesota applies for $300 per week additional unemployment benefit

Minnesota applies for $300 per week additional unemployment benefit

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Friday that the state has applied to a federal program that would provide a temporary additional $300 a week to Minnesotans receiving unemployment benefits due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Friday that the state has applied to a federal program that would provide a temporary additional $300 a week to Minnesotans receiving unemployment benefits due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Industrial real estate remains strong amid pandemic

Industrial real estate remains strong amid pandemic

Ground broke this week on what is said to be one of the last empty industrial plots of land in the “Golden Triangle” between I-494, Highway 169 and Highways 212 and 62.

Ground broke this week on what is said to be one of the last empty industrial plots of land in the “Golden Triangle” between I-494, Highway 169 and Highways 212 and 62.

Increased COVID-19 compliance checks at Minnesota restaurants and bars start Friday

Increased COVID-19 compliance checks at Minnesota restaurants and bars start Friday

Starting Friday, Minnesota public safety and health officials will complete increased COVID-19 compliance checks at bars and restaurants, according to the Department of Labor and Industry.

Starting Friday, Minnesota public safety and health officials will complete increased COVID-19 compliance checks at bars and restaurants, according to the Department of Labor and Industry.

Minnesota reports 862 more COVID-19 cases Friday as test backlog continues to skew case count, testing numbers

Minnesota reports 862 more COVID-19 cases Friday as test backlog continues to skew case count, testing numbers

Minnesota health officials reported 862 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 out of 16,319 completed tests Friday, although a backlog of test results from one of the state’s test providers continues to skew both numbers. 

Minnesota health officials reported 862 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 out of 16,319 completed tests Friday, although a backlog of test results from one of the state’s test providers continues to skew both numbers. 

104 new COVID-19 cases reported among USC students in 4 days

104 new COVID-19 cases reported among USC students in 4 days

The number of coronavirus cases confirmed among USC students continued rising, with the university announcing 104 new cases over the past four days, with the spread primarily attributed to gatherings of students at off-campus housing.

The number of coronavirus cases confirmed among USC students continued rising, with the university announcing 104 new cases over the past four days, with the spread primarily attributed to gatherings of students at off-campus housing.

Fall allergies or COVID-19? Here's the difference between symptoms

Fall allergies or COVID-19? Here's the difference between symptoms

Experts say allergy symptoms can often mimic those of the novel coronavirus, but there are some telltale signs that it’s not allergies.

Experts say allergy symptoms can often mimic those of the novel coronavirus, but there are some telltale signs that it’s not allergies.

In college towns, smaller businesses struggle without students

In college towns, smaller businesses struggle without students

Small business owners in college towns across the U.S. are hoping for the best when students return — and bracing for the worst.

Small business owners in college towns across the U.S. are hoping for the best when students return — and bracing for the worst.

Delta bans nearly 250 people from flying on its planes for refusing to wear masks

Delta bans nearly 250 people from flying on its planes for refusing to wear masks

In an internal memo released Thursday, Delta Air Lines has placed more than 240 people on a “no fly list” for failing to comply with its mandatory mask policy.

In an internal memo released Thursday, Delta Air Lines has placed more than 240 people on a “no fly list” for failing to comply with its mandatory mask policy.

New program offering $100M to Minnesota homeowners and renters to prevent evictions due to pandemic

New program offering $100M to Minnesota homeowners and renters to prevent evictions due to pandemic

The COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program launched Thursday, which will make $100 million available to prevent evictions and homelessness for eligible renters and homeowners amid the pandemic, according to Minnesota Housing.

The COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program launched Thursday, which will make $100 million available to prevent evictions and homelessness for eligible renters and homeowners amid the pandemic, according to Minnesota Housing.

Minnesota test provider's backlog results in largest single-day COVID-19 case increase to date in Minnesota

Minnesota test provider's backlog results in largest single-day COVID-19 case increase to date in Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Health reported its largest single-day COVID-19 case increase to date Thursday, which the Department of Health says is a result of inconsistent reporting from one of its test providers. 

The Minnesota Department of Health reported its largest single-day COVID-19 case increase to date Thursday, which the Department of Health says is a result of inconsistent reporting from one of its test providers. 

Wisconsin, Minnesota health departments reaffirm commitment to COVID-19 testing despite revised CDC policies

Wisconsin, Minnesota health departments reaffirm commitment to COVID-19 testing despite revised CDC policies

The states of Wisconsin and Minnesota both reaffirmed their commitment to expansive COVID-19 testing this week as the CDC revised its policies to recommend that fewer people receive tests.

The states of Wisconsin and Minnesota both reaffirmed their commitment to expansive COVID-19 testing this week as the CDC revised its policies to recommend that fewer people receive tests.

More than 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits

More than 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits

Just over 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that the coronavirus outbreak continues to threaten jobs even as the housing market, auto sales and other segments of the economy rebound from a springtime collapse.

Just over 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that the coronavirus outbreak continues to threaten jobs even as the housing market, auto sales and other segments of the economy rebound from a springtime collapse.