Democrats push new $3T coronavirus relief bill through House
The Democratic-controlled House is pressing ahead with votes on another massive rescue bill that would pump almost $1 trillion to states and local governments, renew $1,200 cash payments for individuals, and extend a $600 weekly supplemental federal unemployment benefit.
The Democratic-controlled House is pressing ahead with votes on another massive rescue bill that would pump almost $1 trillion to states and local governments, renew $1,200 cash payments for individuals, and extend a $600 weekly supplemental federal unemployment benefit.
Mall of America seeks legislative help to 'get through this crisis'
The Mall of America is asking for a lifeline from the state of Minnesota to weather the financial storm brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. The mall approached lawmakers in the past two weeks about borrowing from its tax-incremental financing account, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka told reporters Friday morning. Gazelka said the state should provide help because mall owner Triple Five Group is not asking for "free money" but to borrow money to "get through this crisis."
The Mall of America is asking for a lifeline from the state of Minnesota to weather the financial storm brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. The mall approached lawmakers in the past two weeks about borrowing from its tax-incremental financing account, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka told reporters Friday morning. Gazelka said the state should provide help because mall owner Triple Five Group is not asking for "free money" but to borrow money to "get through this crisis."
Family concerned after North Branch senior living center announces it will begin care for COVID-19 patients
Families are raising concerns after a North Branch senior care facility unveiled plans to house and care for COVID-19 patients.
Families are raising concerns after a North Branch senior care facility unveiled plans to house and care for COVID-19 patients.
Ramsey County Sheriff's Office calls for donations to help homebound residents amid pandemic
The Ramsey County Sherriff’s Office is turning to the public for help to donate supplies to those in need amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Ramsey County Sherriff’s Office is turning to the public for help to donate supplies to those in need amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota school districts exploring summer school options after order allowing some in-person learning
After more than six weeks of e-learning at home with a couple of elementary school-aged kids, the Fox family is ready for summer.
After more than six weeks of e-learning at home with a couple of elementary school-aged kids, the Fox family is ready for summer.
Minnesota courts to begin gradual transition for more in-person proceedings
Starting Monday, Minnesota state courts will begin a transitional phase to gradually increase the amount in-person proceedings held in court facilities.
Starting Monday, Minnesota state courts will begin a transitional phase to gradually increase the amount in-person proceedings held in court facilities.
Twin Cities Pride announces virtual celebrations amid COVID-19 pandemic
Twin Cities Pride is finding a way to go on amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with some changes.
Twin Cities Pride is finding a way to go on amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with some changes.
‘Operation Warp Speed’: Trump announces new initiative for COVID-19 vaccine
The president said the initiative will bring together the efforts of federal agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The president said the initiative will bring together the efforts of federal agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
How you can help a veteran during the COVID-19 pandemic
They’ve dedicated themselves to serving America. Here’s how you can help out former U.S. military members.
They’ve dedicated themselves to serving America. Here’s how you can help out former U.S. military members.
COVID-19 in Minnesota: 808 new confirmed cases, 20 more deaths reported Friday
Minnesota has recorded 20 more confirmed COVID-19 deaths and 808 newly confirmed cases, the Minnesota Department of Health reported Friday.
Minnesota has recorded 20 more confirmed COVID-19 deaths and 808 newly confirmed cases, the Minnesota Department of Health reported Friday.
Rochester, Minnesota house party linked to more than a dozen COVID-19 cases
Public health officials say more than a dozen cases of COVID-19 in Olmsted County are liked to a house party that took place in Rochester, Minnesota in recent weeks.
Public health officials say more than a dozen cases of COVID-19 in Olmsted County are liked to a house party that took place in Rochester, Minnesota in recent weeks.
Face coverings required for Metro Transit buses and trains, starting Monday
Starting Monday, face coverings will be required to wear on all Metro Transit buses and light rail trains. Metro Transit officials say it is an effort to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 as well as follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Starting Monday, face coverings will be required to wear on all Metro Transit buses and light rail trains. Metro Transit officials say it is an effort to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 as well as follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Gov. Walz orders all flags flown at half-staff on 19 of every month to honor Minnesotans lost to COVID-19
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has directed all flags at state and federal buildings to be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, May 19 and on the 19th of every month for the rest of the year to honor the lives lost to COVID-19.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has directed all flags at state and federal buildings to be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, May 19 and on the 19th of every month for the rest of the year to honor the lives lost to COVID-19.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 11,685 positive cases, 445 deaths
More than 11,600 positive COVID-19 cases have been reported in Wisconsin as of Friday afternoon, including 445 deaths.
More than 11,600 positive COVID-19 cases have been reported in Wisconsin as of Friday afternoon, including 445 deaths.
US retail sales plunged 16% in April as virus froze economy
U.S. retail sales tumbled 16.4% from March to April as business shutdowns caused by the coronavirus kept shoppers away, threatened stores across the country and weighed down a sinking economy.
U.S. retail sales tumbled 16.4% from March to April as business shutdowns caused by the coronavirus kept shoppers away, threatened stores across the country and weighed down a sinking economy.
FDA giving White House new guidance on rapid COVID-19 test, warning of accuracy issues
The Abbott Laboratories test is used daily at the White House to test Trump and key members of his staff.
The Abbott Laboratories test is used daily at the White House to test Trump and key members of his staff.
16 DVS exam stations reopening, road tests to resume on May 26
Minnesota is restarting driver’s license road tests on May 26 with priority given to thousands of applicants who have had their road tests canceled since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota is restarting driver’s license road tests on May 26 with priority given to thousands of applicants who have had their road tests canceled since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Microsoft, UnitedHealth offer app for companies to screen employees for COVID-19 as they return to work
The app is among a rush of new technologies aiming to help companies bring people back to work safely amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The app is among a rush of new technologies aiming to help companies bring people back to work safely amid the coronavirus pandemic.
'Lots of things have changed': Minnesota dental clinics welcome back some patients
Dental clinics across Minnesota began welcoming back additional patients in need of care this week.
Dental clinics across Minnesota began welcoming back additional patients in need of care this week.
Minnesota DVS weighs driver's exam changes as backlog hits 12,500 -- and growing
Minnesota regulators are weighing changes to driver's tests, like consolidating exam stations, opening on weekends, and farming out trucking exams to third-party companies, to reduce a growing backlog amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Minnesota regulators are weighing changes to driver's tests, like consolidating exam stations, opening on weekends, and farming out trucking exams to third-party companies, to reduce a growing backlog amid the coronavirus pandemic.