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.
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.
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.
Some Minneapolis parkways will reopen to vehicles starting Friday after closing to allow pedestrians more space during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota reports 5 more COVID-19 deaths, 304 new cases Wednesday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported five more deaths and 304 new cases in Wednesday's COVID-19 report.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported five more deaths and 304 new cases in Wednesday's COVID-19 report.
Paisley Park to reopen July 1, special tours available
Prince fans are invited back to Paisley Park in Chanhassen, Minnesota after the museum closed due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Prince fans are invited back to Paisley Park in Chanhassen, Minnesota after the museum closed due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Youth sports get green light to resume games - how kids can protect their health
A little bit of normalcy returns to Minnesota this week as outdoor youth sports can resume games and scrimmages. Dr. Greg Siwek from Regions Hospital joined the Buzz to talk about the risk of COVID-19 and how kids can protect themselves and stop the spread.
A little bit of normalcy returns to Minnesota this week as outdoor youth sports can resume games and scrimmages. Dr. Greg Siwek from Regions Hospital joined the Buzz to talk about the risk of COVID-19 and how kids can protect themselves and stop the spread.
Coronavirus unemployment benefits set to expire soon — what to do when that happens
Having a financial plan can help when the clock is counting down on unemployment.
Having a financial plan can help when the clock is counting down on unemployment.
32 Hennepin County libraries get approval to reopen under phased COVID-19 plan
The Hennepin County Board approved the reopening of 32 libraries amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Hennepin County Board approved the reopening of 32 libraries amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 5 more deaths as of Tuesday, 750 to date
Five more people have died from COVID-19 in Wisconsin in the last day, raising the total to 750.
Five more people have died from COVID-19 in Wisconsin in the last day, raising the total to 750.
Minnesota reports 9 more COVID-19 deaths Tuesday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported nine more deaths from COVID-19 in Tuesday's report, with six of those patients from long-term care facilities.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported nine more deaths from COVID-19 in Tuesday's report, with six of those patients from long-term care facilities.
Twin Cities Marathon Weekend to take place virtually in 2020
All events in the Twin Cities Marathon Weekend will take place virtually in 2020 without in-person runners or spectators, Twin Cities in Motion announced Tuesday.
All events in the Twin Cities Marathon Weekend will take place virtually in 2020 without in-person runners or spectators, Twin Cities in Motion announced Tuesday.
More than 9 million people confirmed to have COVID-19 around the world, according to Johns Hopkins
The milestone comes shortly after the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the single-largest one day increase in COVID-19 cases.
The milestone comes shortly after the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the single-largest one day increase in COVID-19 cases.
MLB plans 60-game slate, shortest since 1878 as union balks
Major League Baseball plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its shortest season since 1878 after the players' association rejected a negotiated deal of the same length, putting the sport on track for a combative and possibly unhappy return to the field amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Major League Baseball plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its shortest season since 1878 after the players' association rejected a negotiated deal of the same length, putting the sport on track for a combative and possibly unhappy return to the field amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Indiana woman marks 100th birthday after surviving COVID-19, beating cancer and living through WWII
Leora Martin has lived through World War II, survived cancer and successfully battled her way back from a bout of pneumonia last year, learned earlier this month that she’s also a survivor of COVID-19.
Leora Martin has lived through World War II, survived cancer and successfully battled her way back from a bout of pneumonia last year, learned earlier this month that she’s also a survivor of COVID-19.
Some Minnesota small businesses can apply for $60.3 million in $10,000 grants starting Tuesday
Small businesses can apply for a new round of $10,000 grants from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development starting Tuesday.
Small businesses can apply for a new round of $10,000 grants from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development starting Tuesday.
VA respiratory therapist charged with stealing supplies for COVID-19 patients, selling them on eBay
A Department of Veterans Affairs respiratory therapist has been charged with stealing medical supplies used to treat patients with COVID-19 and selling them on eBay, according to a news release by the U.S. Department of Justice.
A Department of Veterans Affairs respiratory therapist has been charged with stealing medical supplies used to treat patients with COVID-19 and selling them on eBay, according to a news release by the U.S. Department of Justice.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: More than 25,000 positive tests to date
More than 25,000 Wisconsinites have tested positive for COVID-19 to date.
More than 25,000 Wisconsinites have tested positive for COVID-19 to date.
Surging US virus cases raise fear that progress is slipping
Coronavirus cases in Florida surpassed 100,000 on Monday, part of an alarming surge across the South and West as states reopen for business and many Americans resist wearing masks or keeping their distance from others.
Coronavirus cases in Florida surpassed 100,000 on Monday, part of an alarming surge across the South and West as states reopen for business and many Americans resist wearing masks or keeping their distance from others.
Minnesota reports 4 more COVID-19 deaths, fewest in single day since mid-April
The Minnesota Department of Health reported four more deaths from COVID-19 in Monday’s report, with two of those patients from long-term care facilities. The four new deaths are the fewest in a daily total since mid-April, however Monday reports have typically seen lower numbers.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported four more deaths from COVID-19 in Monday’s report, with two of those patients from long-term care facilities. The four new deaths are the fewest in a daily total since mid-April, however Monday reports have typically seen lower numbers.
Existing home sale plunge 9.7% in 3rd straight monthly drop
The National Association of Realtors said Monday that the monthly decline pushed sales down to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.91 million, the slowest pace since a home buyers tax credit expired in October 2010.
The National Association of Realtors said Monday that the monthly decline pushed sales down to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.91 million, the slowest pace since a home buyers tax credit expired in October 2010.