Minnesota gym receives warning after opening against governor's order

Title Boxing Club in Arden Hills said they held a five person class at the gym on Monday, going against the governor’s order. Then they got a call from the sheriff’s office warning them they’d be fined if they held another class.

St. Paul DVS exam station hits capacity for knowledge tests 5 hours after reopening Tuesday

Fourteen DVS driver’s license exam stations across Minnesota opened Tuesday with new safety precautions in place amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of the locations saw long lines with waits lasting hours.

Woman refusing to wear face covering at grocery store caught on video

A woman who refused to wear a face covering at the Gelson's in Dana Point is facing criticism after posting the video to social media.

'We're maxed out:' Minnesota nurses reuse masks while state officials say inventory is strong

Minnesota nurses say they're being forced to reuse masks and gowns, even after the state has spent weeks and millions of dollars stockpiling protective equipment in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Minneapolis parks, sport courts to begin slowly reopening

Minneapolis parks and playgrounds will soon begin the process of reopening as restrictions ease across the state.

Richfield restaurant offers free meals for kids to thank community for support

El Tejabar, started by a mother and father and managed by their son and daughter, opened during a recession 12 years ago and now the family faces another crisis.

Senate candidate Jason Lewis sues Gov. Walz over restrictions

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Jason Lewis is suing Gov. Tim Walz, arguing the governor's restrictions on public gatherings violate Lewis' constitutional rights to campaign for office.

States accused of fudging or bungling COVID-19 case numbers to make things look better than they are

As large parts of the U.S. ease their lockdowns against the coronavirus, public health officials in some states are being accused of bungling infection statistics or even deliberately using a little sleight of hand to make things look better than they are.

Six feet may not be far enough to stop coronavirus transmission in windy weather, study suggests

Many different factors influence how saliva droplets move through the air, including their size, how they interact with the surrounding air and the humidity and temperature of the surrounding air.

Canada, US extend border closure to non-essential travel

Canada and the US have agreed to extend their agreement to keep the border closed to non-essential travel to June 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.

'No evidence' COVID-19 can be spread in swimming pools, CDC says

There is no evidence that the virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread to people through the water in pools, hot tubs, spas, or water play areas, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.

COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 467 deaths to date

Four hundred and sixty-seven Wisconsinites have died from COVID-19 as of Tuesday afternoon, according to the Department of Health Services. 

COVID-19 in Minnesota: Non-ICU hospitalizations spike to 316 Tuesday, over 300 for 1st time

Minnesota recorded 665 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 17 new deaths attributed to the disease Tuesday, bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 748 and the total number of positive cases to 17,029, according to the latest data from the Minnesota Department of Health. 

IRS to issue coronavirus stimulus payments on prepaid debit card

The IRS and the U.S. Treasury Department will begin sending economic stimulus payments on preloaded debit cards this week, the Trump administration said on Monday.

Minnesota governor, lawmakers point fingers after session fizzles

Minnesota's governor and top lawmakers pointed fingers Monday after the 2020 legislative fizzled at the end, putting pieces of the state's coronavirus response in limbo.