Some Twin Cities restaurants carefully reopen to indoor diners

The dial to reopening Minnesota has turned again Wednesday, with gyms reopening and some restaurants serving indoor diners.

Coachella, Stagecoach festivals canceled for 2020 due to coronavirus concerns

Riverside County officials have announced that Coachella and Stagecoach have been canceled for 2020.  This comes after the two music festivals were earlier postponed until October as the global coronavirus outbreak spread into major cities across the U.S. 

Walz extends peacetime emergency, calls lawmakers back for special session

Gov. Tim Walz is calling the Minnesota Legislature back for a special session starting Friday to deal with the issues surrounding George Floyd's death and the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 in Wisconsin: State nears 3,000 total hospitalizations

The state of Wisconsin is nearing 3,000 hospitalizations related to COVID-19, according to new data released Wednesday. 

‘Worst nightmare’: Fauci warns that coronavirus pandemic ‘isn’t over yet’

Speaking at a convention held by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) on June 9, Dr. Anthony Fauci said the coronavirus crisis, which he referred to as his “worst nightmare,” is far from over, the New York Times reported.

Minnesota reports 19 new COVID-19 deaths, 352 more cases as state begins next step in reopening

The Minnesota Department of Health reported 19 more deaths from COVID-19 and 352 newly confirmed cases Wednesday, bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 1,236 and the total number of positive cases the state has seen so far to 28,869.

COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 3% of state's cases have died

Three percent of all COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin resulted in death, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. 

Minnesota families have until June 30 to apply for $325 in temporary food benefits

Minnesota families have until June 30 to apply for temporary food benefits for children who would have received free or reduced-price meals if schools were open this spring.

Walk-up, drive-up COVID-19 testing for George Floyd protesters: Times and locations

The Minnesota Department of Health says anyone who participated in a protest, vigil or other neighborhood event over the last few weeks should get tested for COVID-19, whether they are showing symptoms or not. 

COVID-19 in Minnesota: MDH reports 20 more deaths, 307 newly confirmed cases Tuesday

The Minnesota Department of Health reported 20 more deaths from COVID-19 and 307 newly confirmed cases Tuesday, bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 1,217 and the total number of positive cases the state has seen so far to 28,523.

Are we getting a second coronavirus stimulus check? What we know so far

An unexpectedly strong jobs report makes it appear unlikely that Americans will see a new coronavirus aid bill -- or a second IRS stimulus check.

Yosemite National Park to reopen this week with modifications

 California’s Yosemite National Park will reopen with restrictions this week after being closed for more than 2 1/2 months because of the coronavirus outbreak, officials announced Monday.

State health officials lay out guidelines for youth, adult sports starting June 10

The Minnesota Department of Health on Monday laid out guidelines for youth and adult sports as Governor Tim Walz prepares to loosen restrictions in several areas on June 10 amid the Coronavirus pandemic.