Reporter harassed for wearing mask while covering rally outside Minnesota bar

A FOX 9 video shows the moments a Twin Cities reporter was harassed for wearing a mask while covering a rally outside a bar during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus in Minnesota: More than 800 new cases, death toll reaches 852

The Minnesota Department of Health reported 10 new deaths from COVID-19 Saturday as the state's death toll from the disease rose to 852. 

Minnesota State Fair General Manager reflects on decision to cancel event

Minnesota State Fair General Manager Jerry Hammer spoke with FOX 9 Saturday, detailing why organizers decided to cancel the 2020 state fair due to COVID-19.

'Hard to swallow': Minnesota State Fair vendors react to cancellation

With the cancellation of the Minnesota State Fair due to the COVID-19 pandemic, vendors’ plans for the summer have changed drastically. While vendors say the board’s decision Friday didn’t come as a complete surprise, the news still stings. 

Controversy over Shady's Hometown Tavern heads to the courtroom

The debate over the potential opening of a small-town bar and events center in Stearns County moved from Albany’s Railroad Avenue on Monday to a virtual courtroom on Friday. Attorney General Keith Ellison joined in on the proceedings.

St. Paul aquatic facilities to remain closed, youth sports leagues canceled

While some amenities at St. Paul parks will be reopening June 1, other facilities will remain closed and many programs have been canceled for the summer, according to an update Friday released by St. Paul Parks and Recreation.

‘I face each day with anxiety’: Grocery workers union estimates 10K infected or exposed to COVID-19

According to a new internal report by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW), at least 68 grocery workers have died and more than 10,000 have been infected or exposed to the novel coronavirus.

Robocall volume is way down amid coronavirus pandemic, experts say

Industry experts say robocalls are way down — scam calls as well as nagging from your credit-card company to pay your bill. The coronavirus pandemic has inflicted millions of job losses, and scammers have not been immune.

AP-NORC poll: Many in US won't return to gym or dining out

About a quarter of Americans say someone in their household has lost a job amid that downturn, and about half have lost household income, including layoffs, pay cuts, cut hours or unpaid time off.

With Minnesota State Fair canceled, 4-H to find 'alternate experience' for youth

Minnesota 4-H is working to find an "alternate experience" for thousands of youth who will not be able to exhibit their animals and projects at the Minnesota State Fair this year. 

Any Minnesotan can get a COVID-19 test at these 6 locations this weekend

The State of Minnesota is offering free COVID-19 testing over Memorial Day weekend at six National Guard Armory locations across the state for Minnesotans who need or want to be tested for the coronavirus. 

COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 14,396 confirmed cases, 496 deaths to date

There have been more than 14,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin since the pandemic began, according to numbers released Friday by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.