Extra $600 in unemployment benefits ends next month, what happens then?
Lawmakers are at odds over additional aid for the tens of millions of Americans who are still unemployed.
Lawmakers are at odds over additional aid for the tens of millions of Americans who are still unemployed.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: More than 3,000 hospitalizations, close to 700 deaths
The state of Wisconsin eclipsed 3,000 total hospitalizations Monday afternoon, according to new data from the Department of Health Services.
The state of Wisconsin eclipsed 3,000 total hospitalizations Monday afternoon, according to new data from the Department of Health Services.
Academy delays 2021 Oscars ceremony because of coronavirus
For the fourth time in its history, the Oscars are being postponed. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the ABC Television Network said Monday that the 93rd Academy Awards will now be held April 25, 2021, eight weeks later than originally planned because of the pandemic’s effects on the movie industry.
For the fourth time in its history, the Oscars are being postponed. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the ABC Television Network said Monday that the 93rd Academy Awards will now be held April 25, 2021, eight weeks later than originally planned because of the pandemic’s effects on the movie industry.
Minnesota reports 6 new COVID-19 deaths Monday, lowest number of deaths in single day since early April
The Minnesota Department of Health reported six more deaths from COVID-19 Monday--the lowest number of deaths reported in a single day in more than two months.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported six more deaths from COVID-19 Monday--the lowest number of deaths reported in a single day in more than two months.
Walmart tests self-checkout only in lieu of traditional cashier lanes
A Walmart in Fayetteville, Arkansas is reimagining the shopping experience during the coronavirus pandemic by using self-checkout counters only, in lieu of traditional cashier lanes.
A Walmart in Fayetteville, Arkansas is reimagining the shopping experience during the coronavirus pandemic by using self-checkout counters only, in lieu of traditional cashier lanes.
Trump rally called 'dangerous move' in age of coronavirus
Trump’s rally will be held indoors, at a 19,000-seat arena that has canceled all other events through the end of July.
Trump’s rally will be held indoors, at a 19,000-seat arena that has canceled all other events through the end of July.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: Nearly 700 deaths to date
Nearly 700 people have died from COVID-19 in the state of Wisconsin, according to statistics released Sunday afternoon.
Nearly 700 people have died from COVID-19 in the state of Wisconsin, according to statistics released Sunday afternoon.
Minnesota reports 15 more COVID-19 deaths, 311 new cases Sunday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 15 more deaths from COVID-19 and 311 newly confirmed cases Sunday, bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 1,298 and the total number of positive cases the state has seen so far to 30,471.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 15 more deaths from COVID-19 and 311 newly confirmed cases Sunday, bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 1,298 and the total number of positive cases the state has seen so far to 30,471.
Minnesota reports 9 new COVID-19 deaths, 394 more cases
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 9 more deaths from COVID-19 and 394 newly confirmed cases Saturday, bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 1,283 and the total number of positive cases the state has seen so far to 30,172.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 9 more deaths from COVID-19 and 394 newly confirmed cases Saturday, bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 1,283 and the total number of positive cases the state has seen so far to 30,172.
Minneapolis park leaders back off plan to clear encampment set up at Powderhorn Park
A homeless encampment has formed at a Minneapolis park after hundreds of people were evicted from the former Sheraton Hotel in Midtown just a few days ago, leaving many without anywhere else to live.
A homeless encampment has formed at a Minneapolis park after hundreds of people were evicted from the former Sheraton Hotel in Midtown just a few days ago, leaving many without anywhere else to live.
Walz keeps emergency powers as legislative Democrats fight off GOP challenge
Minnesota legislative Democrats backed Gov. Tim Walz and voted to keep the governor's peacetime emergency powers over the coronavirus in place despite stiff opposition from Republicans.
Minnesota legislative Democrats backed Gov. Tim Walz and voted to keep the governor's peacetime emergency powers over the coronavirus in place despite stiff opposition from Republicans.
Gophers football players to start return to campus amid pandemic
Gophers football players will be among the first students to step back on campus as the Athletic Department begins to restart its sports programs.
Gophers football players will be among the first students to step back on campus as the Athletic Department begins to restart its sports programs.
Bloomington, Minn. couple donates blood plasma to aid researchers after beating COVID-19
A Bloomington, Minnesota couple who contracted and beat COVID-19 in March are now among those donating blood plasma in hopes of helping researchers develop a treatment.
A Bloomington, Minnesota couple who contracted and beat COVID-19 in March are now among those donating blood plasma in hopes of helping researchers develop a treatment.
Board of Regents approve plans for in-person learning at University of Minnesota for fall semester
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved plans that would allow in-person learning for the upcoming fall semester, however, remote learning will still be in play.
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved plans that would allow in-person learning for the upcoming fall semester, however, remote learning will still be in play.
Tick-borne disease with symptoms similar to COVID-19 on the rise in New York state
Some of the symptoms can include fever, headache, chills and muscle aches — which are also similar signs of the novel coronavirus as listed by the CDC.
Some of the symptoms can include fever, headache, chills and muscle aches — which are also similar signs of the novel coronavirus as listed by the CDC.
Minnesota surpasses 1,000 COVID-19 deaths in long-term care, hits lowest number of ICU patients since May 9
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 25 more deaths from COVID-19 and 490 newly confirmed cases Friday, bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 1,274 and the total number of positive cases the state has seen so far to 29,795.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 25 more deaths from COVID-19 and 490 newly confirmed cases Friday, bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 1,274 and the total number of positive cases the state has seen so far to 29,795.
Public health workers fighting coronavirus face growing threats
In the battle against COVID-19, public health workers spread across states, cities and small towns make up an invisible army on the front lines. But that army, which has suffered neglect for decades, is under assault when it’s needed most.
In the battle against COVID-19, public health workers spread across states, cities and small towns make up an invisible army on the front lines. But that army, which has suffered neglect for decades, is under assault when it’s needed most.
Minnesota governor, legislative leaders announce priorities for police changes following Floyd's death
On Thursday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders announced priorities for changes for law enforcement and accountability, which will be the focus of a special session that starts Friday.
On Thursday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders announced priorities for changes for law enforcement and accountability, which will be the focus of a special session that starts Friday.
Mayo Clinic unveils antibody test that could help researchers find COVID-19 vaccines, treatments
The Mayo Clinic has launched a new antibody test that gives scientists and doctors information about how effective a person’s antibodies are at neutralizing COVID-19, which the organization believes will help researchers find vaccines and treatments.
The Mayo Clinic has launched a new antibody test that gives scientists and doctors information about how effective a person’s antibodies are at neutralizing COVID-19, which the organization believes will help researchers find vaccines and treatments.
Heartbreak in nursing homes, dying from loneliness amid COVID-19 visiting restrictions
The state of Minnesota is making plans to ease visitor restrictions in long-term care facilities after senior citizens spent the last three months in isolation, one of them dying in part to loneliness.
The state of Minnesota is making plans to ease visitor restrictions in long-term care facilities after senior citizens spent the last three months in isolation, one of them dying in part to loneliness.