Minneapolis Park Board hoping to up number of attendees at outdoor wedding ceremonies during COVID-19
Officials in Minneapolis are preparing to increase the number of people who can attend outdoor weddings at city parks amid concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.
Officials in Minneapolis are preparing to increase the number of people who can attend outdoor weddings at city parks amid concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brainerd High School celebrates graduation with procession at Brainerd International Raceway
With traditional graduation ceremonies canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Brainerd International Raceway opened up its track to the Class of 2020 for a special sendoff.
With traditional graduation ceremonies canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Brainerd International Raceway opened up its track to the Class of 2020 for a special sendoff.
As president calls places of worship 'essential,' Minnesota faith leaders weigh return to in-person service
Places of worship around the country have been given the green light by President Donald Trump to begin reopening Friday afternoon.
Places of worship around the country have been given the green light by President Donald Trump to begin reopening Friday afternoon.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2020 Minnesota State Fair canceled amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Minnesota State Fair will not be held in 2020 due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Minnesota State Fair will not be held in 2020 due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
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.
CDC warns of COVID-19 spread in group gatherings after 2 people infect dozens at church
The health agency shared a graphic detailing how two symptomatic persons infected at least 35 individuals at a church.
The health agency shared a graphic detailing how two symptomatic persons infected at least 35 individuals at a church.
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.
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.
Flags to be flown at half-staff this weekend to honor COVID-19 victims following president's proclamation
Until sunset on Sunday, flags will be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in Minnesota in honor of all those who have died due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Until sunset on Sunday, flags will be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in Minnesota in honor of all those who have died due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
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.
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.
Trump deems houses of worship 'essential,' calls on governors to allow them to reopen
Trump said if governors don’t abide by his request, he will “override” them, though it’s unclear what authority he has to do so.
Trump said if governors don’t abide by his request, he will “override” them, though it’s unclear what authority he has to do so.
Nearly half of Twitter accounts discussing coronavirus are likely bots, researchers say
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University analyzed more than 200 million tweets discussing coronavirus or COVID-19 since January.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University analyzed more than 200 million tweets discussing coronavirus or COVID-19 since January.
Minnesota reports new daily highs of 33 COVID-19 deaths, 233 ICU patients Friday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 33 new deaths from the COVID-19 Friday--a new single-day high--as the state's death toll from the disease rose to 842.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 33 new deaths from the COVID-19 Friday--a new single-day high--as the state's death toll from the disease rose to 842.
35 percent of coronavirus patients could be asymptomatic, CDC says
Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients are of great concern to public health officials and lawmakers due to their ability to spread the virus without knowing they're sick themselves.
Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients are of great concern to public health officials and lawmakers due to their ability to spread the virus without knowing they're sick themselves.
Survey shows effect of coronavirus on food scarcity, rent payments
A U.S. Census Bureau survey showed almost a quarter of respondents said they will have difficulty paying their rent or mortgage or will defer payments.
A U.S. Census Bureau survey showed almost a quarter of respondents said they will have difficulty paying their rent or mortgage or will defer payments.