Cities go to extremes with coronavirus quarantine crackdowns: Checkpoints, power shutoffs, steep fines
With the daily number of coronavirus cases in the United States still hovering at about 50,000 and American deaths from the disease approaching 160,000, cities across the country are taking increasingly severe measures to force the curve of the outbreak downward -- including power shutoffs, fines and more.
With the daily number of coronavirus cases in the United States still hovering at about 50,000 and American deaths from the disease approaching 160,000, cities across the country are taking increasingly severe measures to force the curve of the outbreak downward -- including power shutoffs, fines and more.
Back-to-school checklist: ways to lower the risk of COVID-19 for students
Back to school is going to feel very different this year. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, an infectious disease specialist from the Mayo Clinic, joined the Buzz with a checklist of tips to cut down the risk of COVID-19 for students.
Back to school is going to feel very different this year. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, an infectious disease specialist from the Mayo Clinic, joined the Buzz with a checklist of tips to cut down the risk of COVID-19 for students.
All 14 Minnesota bars, restaurants in compliance after receiving warnings for COVID-19 safety violations
All 14 establishments that received warning letters for violations of the state's COVID-19 safety guidelines are now in compliance, according to the Department of Public Safety Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement.
All 14 establishments that received warning letters for violations of the state's COVID-19 safety guidelines are now in compliance, according to the Department of Public Safety Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement.
1.2 million seek jobless aid after $600 federal check ends
Nearly 1.2 million laid-off Americans applied for state unemployment benefits last week, evidence that the coronavirus keeps forcing companies to slash jobs just as a critical $600 weekly federal jobless payment has expired.
Nearly 1.2 million laid-off Americans applied for state unemployment benefits last week, evidence that the coronavirus keeps forcing companies to slash jobs just as a critical $600 weekly federal jobless payment has expired.
Visiting restrictions loosen at long-term care facilities as Essential Caregiver programs begin
Visiting restrictions are loosening for some long-term care facilities in Minnesota as their Essential Caregiver programs begin.
Visiting restrictions are loosening for some long-term care facilities in Minnesota as their Essential Caregiver programs begin.
Care facilities already stretched thin by COVID-19 say staffing shortages biggest threat to industry
A group home in North Branch, Minnesota got some attention this week when a copy of its COVID-19 preparedness policy was posted on social media.
A group home in North Branch, Minnesota got some attention this week when a copy of its COVID-19 preparedness policy was posted on social media.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: State performs 1,000,000th COVID-19 test
Wisconsin is reporting 884 new cases and nine new deaths as the state tests its 1,000,000th patient.
Wisconsin is reporting 884 new cases and nine new deaths as the state tests its 1,000,000th patient.
La Crosse County health officials say resident reinfected with COVID-19
Health officials in western Wisconsin are reporting a resident has been reinfected with COVD-19.
Health officials in western Wisconsin are reporting a resident has been reinfected with COVD-19.
COVID-19 in Minnesota: 629 new positive cases, 9 more deaths reported Wednesday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 629 new cases of COVID-19 and nine more deaths Wednesday, bringing the total number of cases the state has seen to 57,779 and the death toll from the disease to 1,629.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 629 new cases of COVID-19 and nine more deaths Wednesday, bringing the total number of cases the state has seen to 57,779 and the death toll from the disease to 1,629.
Moderna details coronavirus vaccine pricing as orders roll in
Small COVID-19 vaccine doses could cost $32-$37.
Small COVID-19 vaccine doses could cost $32-$37.
Cruise lines suspend operations until at least Oct. 31 amid COVID-19 pandemic
“This is a difficult decision as we recognize the crushing impact that this pandemic has had on our community and every other industry,” said the Cruise Lines International Association in a statement.
“This is a difficult decision as we recognize the crushing impact that this pandemic has had on our community and every other industry,” said the Cruise Lines International Association in a statement.
Progress slow as urgency grows on virus relief legislation
The latest negotiating session on a coronavirus relief bill has wrapped with modest concessions being made by both sides.
The latest negotiating session on a coronavirus relief bill has wrapped with modest concessions being made by both sides.
Can you get the coronavirus twice?
Can you get the coronavirus twice? Scientists don’t know for sure yet, but they believe it’s unlikely.
Can you get the coronavirus twice? Scientists don’t know for sure yet, but they believe it’s unlikely.
Now Hiring: Bay Area tech mogul posts job for 'best' teacher to instruct kids in his backyard
A Bay Area tech investor has posted a job opening seeking a teacher to instruct his child and a handful of others in the backyard of his San Francisco home, for what’s become a highly controversial learning model brought on by the pandemic.
A Bay Area tech investor has posted a job opening seeking a teacher to instruct his child and a handful of others in the backyard of his San Francisco home, for what’s become a highly controversial learning model brought on by the pandemic.
Clorox wipes won't be fully stocked in stores until 2021, CEO says
Clorox wipes have been a hot commodity since the pandemic started, leading to a shortage that will likely last for the rest of the 2020.
Clorox wipes have been a hot commodity since the pandemic started, leading to a shortage that will likely last for the rest of the 2020.
Schools across Minnesota grapple with pandemic concerns as fall draws near
As fall draws near, residents and school administrators in both rural and urban Minnesota are grappling with concerns over the pandemic.
As fall draws near, residents and school administrators in both rural and urban Minnesota are grappling with concerns over the pandemic.
A whole new ballgame: St. Paul Saints play first game at CHS Field since pandemic started
The St. Paul Saints are back in action in downtown St. Paul for the first time this season, and even though there were some changes because of the coronavirus, fans couldn't be happier.
The St. Paul Saints are back in action in downtown St. Paul for the first time this season, and even though there were some changes because of the coronavirus, fans couldn't be happier.
Minnesota high school football players, coaches react to delayed season
While some Minnesota high school sports will continue to be played this fall, volleyball and football will be moved to the spring amid concerns for COVID-19.
While some Minnesota high school sports will continue to be played this fall, volleyball and football will be moved to the spring amid concerns for COVID-19.
Valleyfair to remain closed for the rest of the year due to pandemic
Due to COVID-19 concerns, Valleyfair will remain closed for the rest of the year, according to an update released Tuesday.
Due to COVID-19 concerns, Valleyfair will remain closed for the rest of the year, according to an update released Tuesday.
Nebraska restaurant server receives 5-cent tip from customer who wrote ‘get rid of masks’ on receipt
Ali Siverhus posted a photo of a signed receipt she received from a customer she waited on who gave her a 5-cent tip and a note that read “get rid of masks, tips will be bigger.”
Ali Siverhus posted a photo of a signed receipt she received from a customer she waited on who gave her a 5-cent tip and a note that read “get rid of masks, tips will be bigger.”