'Stay Safe MN': New order to allow small social gatherings, retail stores to reopen at 50% capacity
In a speech Wednesday night, Gov. Tim Walz announced he would let the previous stay-at-home order expire Sunday and replace it with an order allowing for gatherings of friends and family of 10 or fewer people and allowing retail stores to reopen with a maximum capacity of 50 percent.
In a speech Wednesday night, Gov. Tim Walz announced he would let the previous stay-at-home order expire Sunday and replace it with an order allowing for gatherings of friends and family of 10 or fewer people and allowing retail stores to reopen with a maximum capacity of 50 percent.
Waconia HS teacher teams up with cabinetry business to bring wood shop home during distance learning
Amid the school closures due to COVID-19, a teacher in Waconia is teaming up with an area business to help give his students a hands-on learning experience.
Amid the school closures due to COVID-19, a teacher in Waconia is teaming up with an area business to help give his students a hands-on learning experience.
New St. Paul shelter revamps operations to protect those in need during pandemic
When the brand new Dorothy Day campus in St. Paul fully opened last year, the design came from decades of experience to serve as many as possible as well as possible.
When the brand new Dorothy Day campus in St. Paul fully opened last year, the design came from decades of experience to serve as many as possible as well as possible.
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.
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.
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.
Minneapolis recommends mail-in voting due to COVID-19 concerns
The City of Minneapolis is recommending early voting by mail this election year due to COVID-19 concerns.
The City of Minneapolis is recommending early voting by mail this election year due to COVID-19 concerns.
Coronavirus cancellations: These major events, concerts called off amid COVID-19 outbreak
Fears over the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus outbreak are causing authorities to take extra precautions with mass gatherings and events around the world.
Fears over the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus outbreak are causing authorities to take extra precautions with mass gatherings and events around the world.
‘Graduate Together’: LeBron James assembles all-star talent to honor high school class of 2020
COVID-19 has halted nearly all social life around the world, including preventing students who have waited all year for their graduation ceremonies to hang up their caps and gowns.
COVID-19 has halted nearly all social life around the world, including preventing students who have waited all year for their graduation ceremonies to hang up their caps and gowns.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: More than 1,900 hospitalizations to date
As of Wednesday, more than 1,900 people have been hospitalized with COVID-19 in Wisconsin.
As of Wednesday, more than 1,900 people have been hospitalized with COVID-19 in Wisconsin.
Minnesota's new COVID-19 model projects 29,030 deaths, higher than previously expected
Minnesota's latest COVID-19 model shows a shorter time to peak epidemic, more intensive-care demand and more deaths.
Minnesota's latest COVID-19 model shows a shorter time to peak epidemic, more intensive-care demand and more deaths.
As elective surgeries return, Memorial Blood Centers makes urgent call for donations
Memorial Blood Centers has issued an urgent call for donations, citing "dangerously low" supply levels.
Memorial Blood Centers has issued an urgent call for donations, citing "dangerously low" supply levels.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Tiffany wins 7th district special election, Wisconsin voters head to polls 2nd time amid pandemic
On Tuesday, Wisconsin voters in the 7th Congressional District voted in a special election to fill the seat that former Congressman Sean Duffy vacated in August.
On Tuesday, Wisconsin voters in the 7th Congressional District voted in a special election to fill the seat that former Congressman Sean Duffy vacated in August.
Pilgrim's Pride plant implements COVID-19 mitigation efforts after uptick in cases, activists want more
Workers at Pilgrim’s Pride Poultry Processing Plant raised concerns over fears for their health inside the facility as COVID-19 cases have exploded.
Workers at Pilgrim’s Pride Poultry Processing Plant raised concerns over fears for their health inside the facility as COVID-19 cases have exploded.
New Minnesota publishing company hopes people will tap into creativity during pandemic
A new Minnesota publishing company hopes all this time at home can help people tap into their creativity.
A new Minnesota publishing company hopes all this time at home can help people tap into their creativity.
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.
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.
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.