Wisconsin Supreme Court blocks Evers' stay-home extension

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' administration overstepped its authority when it extended the governor's stay-at-home order through the end of May, the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.

National Guard performs 2nd round of flyovers to honor COVID-19 workers throughout Greater Minnesota

Another round of Minnesota National Guard flyovers to honor essential workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic took place Wednesday throughout greater Minnesota and even parts of northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. 

Minnesota reports 24 additional deaths, 9 'probable' deaths from COVID-19 Wednesday

The Minnesota Department of Health reported 24 new deaths attributed to COVID-19 Wednesday, bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 638. A person under the age of 40 was among the 24 Minnesotans who died. 

Walz likely to extend peacetime emergency Wednesday

Top Minnesota lawmakers are expecting Gov. Tim Walz to extend his peacetime emergency powers to fight the coronavirus on Wednesday, the day they're currently set to expire.

7 California counties get OK to more quickly reopen

El Dorado, Butte, Lassen, Nevada, Placer, Amador and Shasta counties have had no or few virus deaths were the first to win state permission to reopen their economies more quickly.

As cases of COVID-19 rise, Minnesota hospitals face a growing test of their resources
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Hospitals remain on the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19. As the number of serious cases continues to rise across the state, critical resources are being tested. Minnesota Hospitals Association President & CEO Dr. Rahul Koranne joined the FOX 9 Morning News with an update on how hospitals are doing.

Minnesota drive-in theater to reopen before stay-at-home order expires

The Starlite Drive-in Theater in Litchfield, Minnesota had planned to open a couple of weeks ago. Even though Governor Tim Walz hasn't lifted his stay-at-home order yet, the drive-in is now planning on opening for the season this Friday.

Small town Minnesota bar will open Monday - extension or not

All eyes are on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to see if he extends the stay-at-home order. But, one bar owner in Stearns County says order or not, he plans to open up on Monday.

Video shows how quickly COVID-19 can spread in buffet-style restaurant setting

An experiment filmed by Japan’s public broadcasting organization NHK shows how easy it is for a virus like COVID-19 to spread on a cruise ship or in buffet-style restaurant.

Minnesota patients relieved to have elective surgeries again

Minnesota health care workers were able to perform elective surgeries again this week, providing relief to many patients.