Phalen Beach in St. Paul opening for the summer

Phalen Regional Park Beach is officially opening for the summer this weekend after being closed for the beginning of the season due to COVID-19 concerns, according to the City of St. Paul.

Governor asks California county to reimpose stay-at-home

Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday that he wants an agricultural Southern California county to reimpose stay-home orders amid a surge in positive coronavirus tests there and through much of the state.

Coronavirus more likely to hospitalize or kill people with these 5 underlying conditions

As the coronavirus resurges in hotspots across the United States, health officials are doing everything they can to safeguard Americans who are most at risk of the disease.

Will Americans get a second coronavirus stimulus check? Your top questions answered

President Trump signaled this week that he supports sending a second round of direct cash payments to Americans still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic lockdown.

Coronavirus pandemic takes a bite, Chuck E Cheese files for bankruptcy

“The Chapter 11 process will allow us to strengthen our financial structure as we recover from what has undoubtedly been the most challenging event in our company’s history” said CEO David McKillips in a prepared statement.

$853M in federal COVID-19 relief to be distributed across Minnesota

More than $850 million of federal COVID-19 funding will be distributed across Minnesota under a plan announced Thursday by Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan.

COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 766 deaths to date

More than 760 Wisconsinites have died from COVID-19 to date, according to new statistics from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. 

MDH: Mankato area young adult COVID-19 cluster linked to reopened bars

While the daily number of COVID-19 cases isn’t rising as quickly as some other states in the U.S. there are still some alarms sounding as Minnesota continues to reopen.

Amazon workers call on officials to take action about Shakopee warehouse health conditions

Several workers at Amazon’s Shakopee warehouse are calling on elected officials to take action after it was revealed that more than 80 employees at the site have tested positive for COVID-19.

Outdoor youth sports can resume limited scrimmages and games

Starting today youth outdoor sports are allowed to resume, but the safety guidelines for COVID-19 will change the way the games are played.

Metro Transit to increase service on some light rail and bus routes starting Saturday

As ridership demand increases amid loosening COVID-19 restrictions in Minnesota, Metro Transit is extending service for some of its light rail lines and bus routes, according to the agency's spokesman.

Coronavirus cases surging among the young, endangering the elderly

In Mississippi, Florida, Texas and Arizona, young people have started going out again, many without masks, in what health experts see as irresponsible behavior.

Some Minneapolis parkways will reopen to vehicles starting Friday

Some Minneapolis parkways will reopen to vehicles starting Friday after closing to allow pedestrians more space during the COVID-19 pandemic.