COVID-19 in Wisconsin: More than 900 deaths, 50,000 cases to date

Thirteen Wisconsinites died from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, according to the state's Department of Health Services. 

Virus-linked hunger tied to 10,000 child deaths each month

The United Nations says coronavirus-linked hunger is leading to the deaths of 10,000 children a month in the first year of the global pandemic because of fears of contamination and movement restrictions.

COVID-19 in Minnesota: 480 new positive cases, 4 more deaths Tuesday

The Minnesota Department of Health reported 480 new cases of COVID-19 and four more deaths Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases the state has seen to 52,281 and the death toll from the disease to 1,580. 

COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 590 new cases, 1 new death Monday

The state of Wisconsin reported 590 new COVID-19 cases Monday and one additional coronavirus-related death. 

Second stimulus check details revealed: Who is eligible?

The GOP unveiled details for a second round of direct payments to American households on Monday, in legislation that has been dubbed the HEALS Act.

Minnesotans worry as weekly $600 unemployment benefit runs out

For the last few months, the federal government has been giving people who lost their jobs because of the pandemic an extra $600 a week in unemployment benefits. Now, hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans are on the edge of a financial cliff as those extra benefits run out.

Mitchell Hamline School of Law to hold classes completely online this fall

The Mitchell Hamline School of Law will hold classes completely online this fall semester, according to notice sent to students from the president and dean of the school.

Florida man arrested for allegedly using COVID-19 small business aid money to buy Lamborghini

A Florida man was arrested on July 27 after federal authorities say he used $3.9 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to purchase a Lamborghini sports car for himself. 

$1,200 checks, unemployment benefits: What's in the next coronavirus relief bill?

Senate Republicans unveiled their next round of coronavirus relief on Monday, promising to include a fresh round of $1,200 stimulus checks while cutting back the boost to unemployment benefits.

Vikings trainer, Infection Control Officer Eric Sugarman tests positive for COVID-19

The Minnesota Vikings are slated to being Training Camp this week at TCO Performance Center, and head trainer and Infection Control Officer Eric Sugarman announced Monday he tested positive for Covid-19 over the weekend.

More payments, extended benefits:  Inside the GOP's COVID stimulus proposal

The framework is expected to extend — but reduce substantially — just-expired expanded unemployment benefits, send a fresh round of $1,200 stimulus check to American adults earning less than $75,000 in August and funnel tens of billions of dollars in aid to schools and universities.

Virus vaccine put to final test in thousands of volunteers

The world's biggest COVID-19 vaccine test got underway Monday with the first of 30,000 planned volunteers.

COVID-19 in Minnesota: 650 new positive cases, two more deaths

The Minnesota Department of Health reported 650 new cases of COVID-19 and two more deaths Monday, bringing the total number of cases the state has seen to 51,803 and the death toll from the disease to 1,576. 

Crowds attend Minnesota rodeo, despite orders limiting spectators

Thousands showed up for what is known as Minnesota’s largest outdoor rodeo, packing the stands for the three-day event despite orders to limit crowds because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Minnesota salon owners urge state to relax COVID restrictions

Nearly two months after being allowed to reopen after a COVID-19 shutdown, barbershop and salon owners and workers say they are still facing struggles.

'I was speechless': Woman who witnessed couple wearing Nazi face masks recounts incident at Walmart

A simple trip to the store for Raphaela Mueller and Ben Ruesch turned into a strange moment on Saturday when they noticed a couple wearing Nazi flag face masks at the Marshall, Minnesota Walmart.