CDC now says coronavirus 'does not spread easily' via contaminated surfaces
The CDC now says the coronavirus “does not spread easily” from "touching surfaces or objects."
The CDC now says the coronavirus “does not spread easily” from "touching surfaces or objects."
Minnesota gyms to remain closed until next phase of Stay Safe MN plan
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz outlined the next phase of the state's Stay Safe plan, giving guidance on how more businesses can begin reopening. But, for now, gyms will remain closed.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz outlined the next phase of the state's Stay Safe plan, giving guidance on how more businesses can begin reopening. But, for now, gyms will remain closed.
New York Times data analysis: Northfield-Faribault, Minn. area poised for largest COVID-19 spike
A COVID-19 data analysis from the New York Times says the Rice County area that includes Northfield and Faribault, Minn.
A COVID-19 data analysis from the New York Times says the Rice County area that includes Northfield and Faribault, Minn.
Google, Apple release coronavirus contact-tracing technology for apps
Apple and Google on Wednesday released long-awaited smartphone technology to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus.
Apple and Google on Wednesday released long-awaited smartphone technology to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus.
Walz administration will give state workers a raise despite legislative impasse
Gov. Tim Walz's administration will implement state worker union contracts with a 2.5 percent pay raise in July, even though the Legislature failed to agree on a ratification bill.
Gov. Tim Walz's administration will implement state worker union contracts with a 2.5 percent pay raise in July, even though the Legislature failed to agree on a ratification bill.
Doctor shares tips to communicate with those with hearing loss during pandemic
The “new normal” of wearing masks and creating 6 feet of social distancing has created some challenges, especially for those with hearing loss.
The “new normal” of wearing masks and creating 6 feet of social distancing has created some challenges, especially for those with hearing loss.
'Phased plans' for reopening Minnesota bars, restaurants to be announced Wednesday
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his administrative leaders will announce "phased plans" for reopening bars, restaurants and other places of accommodation Wednesday, the state's economic development commissioner said. The announcement will be broadcast live at 3 p.m. on FOX 9 and streaming at fox9.com/live and the FOX 9 News App.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his administrative leaders will announce "phased plans" for reopening bars, restaurants and other places of accommodation Wednesday, the state's economic development commissioner said. The announcement will be broadcast live at 3 p.m. on FOX 9 and streaming at fox9.com/live and the FOX 9 News App.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: More than 13,000 positive cases to date
More than 13,000 positive COVID-19 cases have been reported to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services as of Wednesday afternoon.
More than 13,000 positive COVID-19 cases have been reported to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services as of Wednesday afternoon.
Poll: Americans fear a second wave of COVID-19
Strong concern about a second wave of coronavirus infections is reinforcing widespread opposition among Americans to reopening public places, a new poll finds, even as many state leaders step up efforts to return to life before the pandemic.
Strong concern about a second wave of coronavirus infections is reinforcing widespread opposition among Americans to reopening public places, a new poll finds, even as many state leaders step up efforts to return to life before the pandemic.
US health officials quietly release more reopening guidance
U.S. health officials have quietly released more reopening guidance that was created more than a month ago but initially shelved.
U.S. health officials have quietly released more reopening guidance that was created more than a month ago but initially shelved.
Michigan State Police hand out $500 disorderly conduct citations at Operation Haircut in Lansing
Michigan State Police said people who are cutting hair on the front lawn of the Capitol in Lansing are being ticketed for disorderly conduct.
Michigan State Police said people who are cutting hair on the front lawn of the Capitol in Lansing are being ticketed for disorderly conduct.
Minnesota reports 29 new COVID-19 deaths, highest since May 6
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 29 new deaths from the COVID-19 Wednesday, the highest since May 6 and the second-most in a single day. A total of 777 Minnesotans have now died from the disease.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 29 new deaths from the COVID-19 Wednesday, the highest since May 6 and the second-most in a single day. A total of 777 Minnesotans have now died from the disease.
Planning a social gathering? Here are the dos, don'ts and risks
With people starting to socially gather, here’s what a doctor says is high and low-risk behavior.
With people starting to socially gather, here’s what a doctor says is high and low-risk behavior.
Wearing a face mask can reduce coronavirus transmission by up to 75 percent, study says
A study conducted by a team of scientists in Hong Kong, found the rate of non-contact transmission through respiratory droplets or airborne particles dropped by as much as 75 percent when masks were used.
A study conducted by a team of scientists in Hong Kong, found the rate of non-contact transmission through respiratory droplets or airborne particles dropped by as much as 75 percent when masks were used.
Adjusting to a changing landscape: Minnesota realtors take steps to protect buyers, sellers
You'll likely notice some changes on your next home tour. Minnesota Realtors CEO Chris Galler joined the Morning Buzz to chat about the safety precautions now in place to offer protections to buyers and sellers.
You'll likely notice some changes on your next home tour. Minnesota Realtors CEO Chris Galler joined the Morning Buzz to chat about the safety precautions now in place to offer protections to buyers and sellers.
Trump tells governors feds 'will step in' if government disagrees with state reopening plans
President Trump told governors on a conference call Monday that he "will step in" if the federal government disagrees with state reopening plans.
President Trump told governors on a conference call Monday that he "will step in" if the federal government disagrees with state reopening plans.
‘Not just a horror story’: FTC says some nursing homes are taking residents' stimulus checks
The Federal Trade Commission learned some nursing homes have been trying to take stimulus checks from residents who use Medicaid.
The Federal Trade Commission learned some nursing homes have been trying to take stimulus checks from residents who use Medicaid.
More than 100 million people in China face new lockdown as second wave of COVID-19 cases emerge
Nearly 108 million people in China's Jilin province could be forced back into lockdown after a growing group of new coronavirus infections triggered a backslide in the nation's push to return to normal.
Nearly 108 million people in China's Jilin province could be forced back into lockdown after a growing group of new coronavirus infections triggered a backslide in the nation's push to return to normal.
McDonald's workers plan strike over coronavirus protections
Workers at McDonald's restaurants in 20 cities will go on strike Wednesday to put pressure on the company to improve employee protections during the coronavirus outbreak.
Workers at McDonald's restaurants in 20 cities will go on strike Wednesday to put pressure on the company to improve employee protections during the coronavirus outbreak.
Minnesota buys former Bix Produce building in St. Paul to potentially store bodies
Minnesota has finalized its purchase of a former grocery storage building in St. Paul that it plans to turn into a temporary morgue in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Minnesota has finalized its purchase of a former grocery storage building in St. Paul that it plans to turn into a temporary morgue in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.