House GOP leaders say they won’t move forward on bonding under peacetime emergency
House Minority Leader Rep. Kurt Daudt says the peacetime emergency should be lifted to allow lawmakers to vote on the next steps to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
House Minority Leader Rep. Kurt Daudt says the peacetime emergency should be lifted to allow lawmakers to vote on the next steps to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
Workers' union: JBS-Worthington plant to reopen Wednesday with new safety precautions
The union representing workers at the JBS pork plant in Worthington, Minnesota said the plant is planning to reopen Wednesday after it shutdown due to a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases last month.
The union representing workers at the JBS pork plant in Worthington, Minnesota said the plant is planning to reopen Wednesday after it shutdown due to a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases last month.
Minnesota small businesses get $2.1B in second round of SBA COVID-19 funds
The U.S. Small Business Administration issued nearly $2.2 billion in loans for Minnesota small businesses during the second round of funding through the Paycheck Protection Program.
The U.S. Small Business Administration issued nearly $2.2 billion in loans for Minnesota small businesses during the second round of funding through the Paycheck Protection Program.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: State nears 8,000 positive cases Sunday
The state of Wisconsin saw positive COVID-19 tests rise to 7,964 Sunday as more testing is available statewide.
The state of Wisconsin saw positive COVID-19 tests rise to 7,964 Sunday as more testing is available statewide.
Minnesota reports 24 more COVID-19 deaths, reaching 419 total
Minnesota reported 24 new deaths attributed to COVID-19 Sunday as the state's death toll from the disease rises to 419. Officials said of the 419 deaths, 338 patients lived in long-term care or assisted living facilities.
Minnesota reported 24 new deaths attributed to COVID-19 Sunday as the state's death toll from the disease rises to 419. Officials said of the 419 deaths, 338 patients lived in long-term care or assisted living facilities.
Line stretches out the door at Washington barbershop operating outside of stay-at-home order
A barbershop in Washington state is operating outside the “stay-at-home” order and the owner says he’s doing so because of the sheriff.
A barbershop in Washington state is operating outside the “stay-at-home” order and the owner says he’s doing so because of the sheriff.
St. Paul parks try different approach as Minneapolis closes basketball and tennis courts
The Twin Cities couldn't have asked for a better spring Saturday.
The Twin Cities couldn't have asked for a better spring Saturday.
State uses National Guard for drive-thru testing in rural western Wisconsin
Wisconsin leaders turned to the National Guard to assist with drive-thru testing for rural areas in the western parts of the state, that have faced obstacles to getting tested.
Wisconsin leaders turned to the National Guard to assist with drive-thru testing for rural areas in the western parts of the state, that have faced obstacles to getting tested.
Cars jam streets around Minnesota capitol in protest to end to stay-at-home order
Protesters gathered in cars, trucks, and other vehicles on Saturday around Minnesota's capitol as part of a protest, calling on Governor Tim Walz to end his stay-at-home order.
Protesters gathered in cars, trucks, and other vehicles on Saturday around Minnesota's capitol as part of a protest, calling on Governor Tim Walz to end his stay-at-home order.
Bishops bless Twin Cities nursing homes as COVID-19 death toll climbs
The death toll from the coronavirus continues to rise across the state, while testing capacity grows and more nursing homes are confirming cases.
The death toll from the coronavirus continues to rise across the state, while testing capacity grows and more nursing homes are confirming cases.
White Bear Lake, Minn. restaurant adds movie night, church services to beat pandemic slump
A White Bear Lake, Minnesota restaurant is pulling out all the stops to survive the economic downswing brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
A White Bear Lake, Minnesota restaurant is pulling out all the stops to survive the economic downswing brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
YMCA remains 'hopeful' for summer camp programs, awaits state guidance
With Minneapolis pools and beaches closed for the summer as well as a long list of other playgrounds and other places summer camps utilize, it's hard to envision what the summer will look like. However, the largest organizer of summer camps in Minnesota says don't give up hope.
With Minneapolis pools and beaches closed for the summer as well as a long list of other playgrounds and other places summer camps utilize, it's hard to envision what the summer will look like. However, the largest organizer of summer camps in Minnesota says don't give up hope.
Rollerskaters rejoice! Throwback activity has revival during pandemic
As one person aptly asked on Twitter: "Who knew our society was only one pandemic away from collectively taking up baking, tie-dyeing and rollerblading?"
As one person aptly asked on Twitter: "Who knew our society was only one pandemic away from collectively taking up baking, tie-dyeing and rollerblading?"
DNR reminds boaters social distancing rules should apply even when on the water
With a beautiful weekend on the way, plenty of Minnesotans are looking to hit the water.
With a beautiful weekend on the way, plenty of Minnesotans are looking to hit the water.
'Grim Reaper' visits Florida beaches to protest reopening during pandemic
The Grim Reaper made an appearance at Florida beaches as they reopened amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Grim Reaper made an appearance at Florida beaches as they reopened amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Animal Humane Society's 'Walk for Animals' will go on but from a distance
This is the time of year when, normally, 5Ks, marathons, and walking events flood the streets across the metro. That includes the Animal Humane Society's largest annual fundraiser, the Walk for Animals.
This is the time of year when, normally, 5Ks, marathons, and walking events flood the streets across the metro. That includes the Animal Humane Society's largest annual fundraiser, the Walk for Animals.
Minneapolis park board will allow 'scheduled supervised' use of sports courts after stay-at-home order
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board says basketball and tennis games will be allowed to resume as soon as Minnesota's stay-at-home order ends.
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board says basketball and tennis games will be allowed to resume as soon as Minnesota's stay-at-home order ends.
Minnesota AG Ellison tackles COVID-19 concerns in Twitter Q&A
Minnesota's attorney general is hoping to address concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic. He took to Twitter on Friday to answer questions about consumer protection.
Minnesota's attorney general is hoping to address concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic. He took to Twitter on Friday to answer questions about consumer protection.
Minnesota care facilities see 131 virus deaths in a week. What's the plan?
Minnesota health officials outlined a series of steps they're taking at long-term care facilities, where coronavirus-related deaths and cases are accelerating.
Minnesota health officials outlined a series of steps they're taking at long-term care facilities, where coronavirus-related deaths and cases are accelerating.
Protesters call on Minnesota governor to forgive rent and mortgage payments during pandemic
Hundreds of Minnesotans took to the streets in their cars on Friday as part of nationwide rent strikes.
Hundreds of Minnesotans took to the streets in their cars on Friday as part of nationwide rent strikes.