Businesses across US request ‘exact change’ amid coin shortage caused by COVID-19
Following an announcement from The Federal Reserve last month that the coronavirus pandemic has created a shortage in coins in the U.S., businesses around the country have been urging their customers to use alternative forms of payment or bring exact change.
Following an announcement from The Federal Reserve last month that the coronavirus pandemic has created a shortage in coins in the U.S., businesses around the country have been urging their customers to use alternative forms of payment or bring exact change.
U of M shows support for lawsuit against ICE directive impacting international students
The University of Minnesota is showing its support for a lawsuit challenging a new rule from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that would impact the visas for international students.
The University of Minnesota is showing its support for a lawsuit challenging a new rule from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that would impact the visas for international students.
COVID-19 'superspreaders': Experts say 1 person can transmit virus at gatherings, with tragic consequences
A Harvard expert says there are two ways to think about “superspreaders” and their role in transmitting the virus.
A Harvard expert says there are two ways to think about “superspreaders” and their role in transmitting the virus.
US economy may be stalling out as viral outbreak worsens
Another 1.3 million workers sought unemployment last week, according to the Department of Labor.
Another 1.3 million workers sought unemployment last week, according to the Department of Labor.
NIAID launches clinical vaccine trials for COVID-19 — here’s how to volunteer
NIAID aims to enroll thousands of volunteers in large-scale clinical trials intended to protect people from COVID-19.
NIAID aims to enroll thousands of volunteers in large-scale clinical trials intended to protect people from COVID-19.
Wisconsin reports largest single-day increase in positive COVID-19 cases to date
The state of Wisconsin saw its largest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases Thursday, adding 754 new cases to bring the to date total to 33,908.
The state of Wisconsin saw its largest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases Thursday, adding 754 new cases to bring the to date total to 33,908.
Starbucks to require customers to wear face masks inside locations starting July 15
Starbucks has announced that customers and employees will be required to wear face masks when they enter stores beginning July 15.
Starbucks has announced that customers and employees will be required to wear face masks when they enter stores beginning July 15.
Coronavirus causes uncertainty for state lotteries
State lottery revenues do not make up a huge portion of a state budget. But because the monies are often directed to specific programs like education, environment or veterans programs, they can have an outsized impact when there are upticks or declines in sales.
State lottery revenues do not make up a huge portion of a state budget. But because the monies are often directed to specific programs like education, environment or veterans programs, they can have an outsized impact when there are upticks or declines in sales.
Minnesota surpasses 40,000 total positive COVID-19 cases Thursday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 589 positive COVID-19 cases out of 12,535 completed tests Thursday--a positivity rate of 4.7 percent. The state's positivity rate has been declining over the past two days after hitting a 9.6 earlier this week, but it is slightly higher than the previous week.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 589 positive COVID-19 cases out of 12,535 completed tests Thursday--a positivity rate of 4.7 percent. The state's positivity rate has been declining over the past two days after hitting a 9.6 earlier this week, but it is slightly higher than the previous week.
What will fall look like for Minnesota students?
Many parents across the state are still wondering, what will fall look like for students?
Many parents across the state are still wondering, what will fall look like for students?
'We have not seen the worst of it,' COVID-19 experts tell Minnesota lawmakers
One of the country’s leading experts on COVID-19 told state lawmakers Wednesday that the worst is yet to come.
One of the country’s leading experts on COVID-19 told state lawmakers Wednesday that the worst is yet to come.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 2 new deaths, 598 more cases Wednesday
The state of Wisconsin reported two new COVID-19 deaths Wednesday along with 598 more confirmed cases.
The state of Wisconsin reported two new COVID-19 deaths Wednesday along with 598 more confirmed cases.
Mysterious syndrome in children linked to COVID-19 now being investigated in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating 13 possible cases of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children around the state. Dr. Madeleine Gagnon from Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare joined the Buzz with more on the symptoms that parents should be watching for.
The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating 13 possible cases of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children around the state. Dr. Madeleine Gagnon from Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare joined the Buzz with more on the symptoms that parents should be watching for.
COVID-19 in Minnesota: 8 more deaths, 463 new cases as positivity rate dips to 6.1 percent
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 463 positive COVID-19 cases out of 7,636 completed tests Wednesday--a positivity rate of 6.1 percent, down from 9.6 percent the day before, but still higher than the previous week.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 463 positive COVID-19 cases out of 7,636 completed tests Wednesday--a positivity rate of 6.1 percent, down from 9.6 percent the day before, but still higher than the previous week.
More than 3 million people have COVID-19 in the US, according to Johns Hopkins
The milestone comes amid news and concerns over surging case counts and testing delays.
The milestone comes amid news and concerns over surging case counts and testing delays.
Harvard, MIT sue US government over new ICE rule for international students
Harvard University and MIT are suing the Department of Homeland Security over a new ICE rule that makes international students leave the U.S. if they're enrolled at colleges that will be online in the fall because of coronavirus, the schools announced on Wednesday.
Harvard University and MIT are suing the Department of Homeland Security over a new ICE rule that makes international students leave the U.S. if they're enrolled at colleges that will be online in the fall because of coronavirus, the schools announced on Wednesday.
Lysol Disinfectant Spray effective against COVID-19: EPA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved the use of Lysol's disinfectant spray to protect against COVID-19.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved the use of Lysol's disinfectant spray to protect against COVID-19.
Family prepares to say goodbye to young woman dying from COVID-19
A 24-year-old woman who came to Atlanta to celebrate a friend's birthday is now in hospice care after a battle with COVID-19.
A 24-year-old woman who came to Atlanta to celebrate a friend's birthday is now in hospice care after a battle with COVID-19.
Twin Cities Catholic schools make plans to return to in-person classes this fall
The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis is recommending that students return to in-person classes this fall amid the pandemic.
The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis is recommending that students return to in-person classes this fall amid the pandemic.
Minnesota universities scrambling after ICE issues new rule impacting international students
A new rule issued by U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement has the potential of sending many internatonal college students back home. On the University of St. Thomas campus, the faculty is already worried.
A new rule issued by U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement has the potential of sending many internatonal college students back home. On the University of St. Thomas campus, the faculty is already worried.