US manufacturing improves in July, outlook clouded by coronavirus
The Institute for Supply Management, an association of purchasing managers, said Monday that its manufacturing index rose to 54.2 last month, up from a June reading of 52.6. Any reading above 50 signals that U.S. manufacturing is expanding.
The Institute for Supply Management, an association of purchasing managers, said Monday that its manufacturing index rose to 54.2 last month, up from a June reading of 52.6. Any reading above 50 signals that U.S. manufacturing is expanding.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 1 more death, 404 new cases reported Monday
Wisconsin reported one more death and 404 new COVID-19 cases Monday, bringing the death toll to 949.
Wisconsin reported one more death and 404 new COVID-19 cases Monday, bringing the death toll to 949.
CEOs warn Congress of 'catastrophic' pandemic impact on small businesses without more federal aid
Leaders from some of America’s largest companies signed an open letter to Congress urgently calling for lawmakers to help small businesses.
Leaders from some of America’s largest companies signed an open letter to Congress urgently calling for lawmakers to help small businesses.
COVID-19 in Minnesota: 622 new positive cases, 2 more deaths reported Monday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 622 new cases of COVID-19 and two more deaths Monday, bringing the total number of cases the state has seen to 56,560 and the death toll from the disease to 1,616.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 622 new cases of COVID-19 and two more deaths Monday, bringing the total number of cases the state has seen to 56,560 and the death toll from the disease to 1,616.
Amazon selling coronavirus face shields it helped design at cost
The face shields, priced at $2.65 each, are available to purchase in packs of 25.
The face shields, priced at $2.65 each, are available to purchase in packs of 25.
Feds issue coronavirus scam 'high alert'
Coronavirus-related scams were inevitable. But getting taken by one is not. Let's get you up to speed on this latest high alert coming from the US Department of Health and Human Services.
Coronavirus-related scams were inevitable. But getting taken by one is not. Let's get you up to speed on this latest high alert coming from the US Department of Health and Human Services.
Delta flight turns around after 2 passengers refuse to wear coronavirus masks
The flight was departing from Detroit to Atlanta.
The flight was departing from Detroit to Atlanta.
Parents struggle as schools reopen amid coronavirus surge
Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country.
Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country.
Drug overdoses and mental health concerns grow as pandemic drags on
Numbers from the National Institute on Drug Abuse show that drug use is again on the rise since the start of the pandemic.
Numbers from the National Institute on Drug Abuse show that drug use is again on the rise since the start of the pandemic.
Car parade celebrates Sauk Rapids couple's 75th anniversary
The pandemic isn't getting in the way of a Sauk Rapids couple celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary.
The pandemic isn't getting in the way of a Sauk Rapids couple celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary.
COVID-19 in Minnesota: 731 new cases, 6 more deaths reported Saturday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 731 new cases of COVID-19 and six more deaths Saturday, bringing the total number of cases the state has seen to 55,188 and the death toll from the disease to 1,606.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 731 new cases of COVID-19 and six more deaths Saturday, bringing the total number of cases the state has seen to 55,188 and the death toll from the disease to 1,606.
COVID-19 in Minnesota: 8 more deaths, 769 new cases reported Sunday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 769 new cases of COVID-19 and eight more deaths Sunday, bringing the total number of cases the state has seen to 55,947 and the death toll from the disease to 1,614.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 769 new cases of COVID-19 and eight more deaths Sunday, bringing the total number of cases the state has seen to 55,947 and the death toll from the disease to 1,614.
Annual Sturgis rally expecting 250K, stirring virus concerns
Though only about half the usual number of people are expected at this year's event, residents were split as the city weighed its options. Many worried that the rally would cause an unmanageable outbreak of COVID-19.
Though only about half the usual number of people are expected at this year's event, residents were split as the city weighed its options. Many worried that the rally would cause an unmanageable outbreak of COVID-19.
Protesters face off at Minnesota capitol over mask mandate
Rallies at the Minnesota State Capitol on Saturday pushed for and against Minnesota mask mandate.
Rallies at the Minnesota State Capitol on Saturday pushed for and against Minnesota mask mandate.
Bar owners fret over impact of new COVID-19 restrictions in Minneapolis
Saturday, new restrictions put in place due to COVID-19 went into effect, closing all indoor bar areas in the City of Minneapolis.
Saturday, new restrictions put in place due to COVID-19 went into effect, closing all indoor bar areas in the City of Minneapolis.
Coronavirus in Wisconsin: State reports 1,062 new cases and 13 deaths
Newly reported cases of coronavirus in Wisconsin again topped 1,000 on Saturday as the state reported 13 new deaths.
Newly reported cases of coronavirus in Wisconsin again topped 1,000 on Saturday as the state reported 13 new deaths.
Minnesota facing $4.7 billion shortfall for fiscal years 2022-23
Minnesota is facing $4.7 billion shortfall in fiscal years 2022-23, according to a monthly revenue report from Minnesota Management and Budget.
Minnesota is facing $4.7 billion shortfall in fiscal years 2022-23, according to a monthly revenue report from Minnesota Management and Budget.
1 dead in South Dakota after ingesting hand sanitizer with methanol
South Dakota health officials reported Thursday that one person has died of methanol poisoning after ingesting hand sanitizer containing methanol.
South Dakota health officials reported Thursday that one person has died of methanol poisoning after ingesting hand sanitizer containing methanol.
Concerns remain for Minnesota teachers as questions loom on fall planning for schools
A day after Governor Walz announced he will leave it up to districts to decide on fall plans for their schools, teachers say they still have plenty of concerns about returning to in-person instruction in the fall.
A day after Governor Walz announced he will leave it up to districts to decide on fall plans for their schools, teachers say they still have plenty of concerns about returning to in-person instruction in the fall.
Georgia camp with COVID-19 outbreak didn’t require masks
A Georgia overnight camp hit by a coronavirus outbreak took many precautions, but didn’t make campers wear masks or have proper ventilation in buildings, according to a government report released Friday.
A Georgia overnight camp hit by a coronavirus outbreak took many precautions, but didn’t make campers wear masks or have proper ventilation in buildings, according to a government report released Friday.