Lawsuit: California universities owe students coronavirus-related refunds
The California State University and the University of California systems were sued Monday by students demanding refunds of some campus fees since the virus pandemic closed schools and forced learning online.
The California State University and the University of California systems were sued Monday by students demanding refunds of some campus fees since the virus pandemic closed schools and forced learning online.
Minnesota's COVID-19 death toll surpasses 300, testing triples since last week
Minnesota reported 15 new deaths attributed to COVID-19 Tuesday, bringing the state’s death toll from the disease to 301. More than three quarters of all Minnesotans who've died have been residents of long-term care facilities.
Minnesota reported 15 new deaths attributed to COVID-19 Tuesday, bringing the state’s death toll from the disease to 301. More than three quarters of all Minnesotans who've died have been residents of long-term care facilities.
34 Wisconsin state parks, forests to reopen on May 1, admission fees required again
After closing nearly 40 Wisconsin state parks, forests and recreation areas earlier this month due unprecedented crowds and other issues, Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday the state will reopen some of those state parks and forests on May 1.
After closing nearly 40 Wisconsin state parks, forests and recreation areas earlier this month due unprecedented crowds and other issues, Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday the state will reopen some of those state parks and forests on May 1.
Comics keep laughs coming even with clubs closed by COVID-19
Comedians are finding new ways to keep audiences entertained amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Comedians are finding new ways to keep audiences entertained amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Every week little girl looks forward to saying ‘hi’ to UPS delivery man during lockdown
A UPS driver in Massachusetts makes a little girl’s day each week by waving to her from the front porch while dropping off packages during lockdown.
A UPS driver in Massachusetts makes a little girl’s day each week by waving to her from the front porch while dropping off packages during lockdown.
The US reopening is coming, but 'normal' is still a ways off
As some governors across the United States begin to ease restrictions imposed to stop the spread of the coronavirus, hopes are soaring that life as Americans knew it might be returning.
As some governors across the United States begin to ease restrictions imposed to stop the spread of the coronavirus, hopes are soaring that life as Americans knew it might be returning.
Trump suggests schools should open for a 'short period of time' before academic year ends
President Trump, in his Monday coronavirus press briefing, said he thinks it would be a “good idea” if schools open up, even for a “short period of time” before the end of the academic year.
President Trump, in his Monday coronavirus press briefing, said he thinks it would be a “good idea” if schools open up, even for a “short period of time” before the end of the academic year.
Coronavirus likely to come back each year, Chinese scientists say
Scientists in China appeared to dampen hopes that the coronavirus would eventually burn out for good and said the virus, which has been blamed for 200,000 deaths and decimating the world economy, will likely return each year.
Scientists in China appeared to dampen hopes that the coronavirus would eventually burn out for good and said the virus, which has been blamed for 200,000 deaths and decimating the world economy, will likely return each year.
'Couldn't catch my breath': Minnesota woman, 40, describes COVID-19 experience in ICU
A Minnesota woman is speaking out about COVID-19 after she ended up in the ICU.
A Minnesota woman is speaking out about COVID-19 after she ended up in the ICU.
Twin Cities garbage company sees 17% increase in trash amid stay-at-home order
Minnesota's stay-at-home order isn't just creating a lot of anxiety about when it will be over. One Twin Cities metro garbage company says it is also generating a lot of extra trash.
Minnesota's stay-at-home order isn't just creating a lot of anxiety about when it will be over. One Twin Cities metro garbage company says it is also generating a lot of extra trash.
Decreased traffic allows MnDOT road construction crews to close more lanes
The decreased traffic throughout the Twin Cities metro area due to the stay-at-home is having an impact on road construction projects.
The decreased traffic throughout the Twin Cities metro area due to the stay-at-home is having an impact on road construction projects.
Minnesota hog farmer turns to selling on social media after plants close
Hog farmers in Minnesota are running out of places to send their livestock, and some will be forced to euthanize them. But in Northfield, one farmer is taking a different approach.
Hog farmers in Minnesota are running out of places to send their livestock, and some will be forced to euthanize them. But in Northfield, one farmer is taking a different approach.
Minnesota church leaders, Walz discuss future of services amid COVID-19 outbreak
Governor Tim Walz hosted a call with church leaders from across the state Monday as communities try to make plans in accordance with COVID-19 guidelines.
Governor Tim Walz hosted a call with church leaders from across the state Monday as communities try to make plans in accordance with COVID-19 guidelines.
St. Paul Saints holding virtual tryouts after COVID-19 throws a curveball
The Saints are doing virtual tryouts in 2020. Potential players players submit videos on social media with the hashtag: #SaintsVirtualTryout.
The Saints are doing virtual tryouts in 2020. Potential players players submit videos on social media with the hashtag: #SaintsVirtualTryout.
Amid pandemic, homebrewing surges in popularity
Fans who are trying to stay home say the hobby keeps them occupied and takes their mind off the news, according to the Associated Press.
Fans who are trying to stay home say the hobby keeps them occupied and takes their mind off the news, according to the Associated Press.
Lakers return $4.6 million from stimulus loan program
The Los Angeles Lakers have repaid a loan of roughly $4.6 million from coronavirus business relief funds after learning the program had been depleted.
The Los Angeles Lakers have repaid a loan of roughly $4.6 million from coronavirus business relief funds after learning the program had been depleted.
Midwest farmers struggle as meat processing plants close due to COVID-19
Meat prices in Minnesota are stable now, but one state official anticipates that consumers could see higher prices in the grocery aisles.
Meat prices in Minnesota are stable now, but one state official anticipates that consumers could see higher prices in the grocery aisles.
Minnesota lawmakers push for increased broadband for distance learning amid COVID-19 pandemic
Across every corner of the state, school kids are trying to wrap up the semester from home with computers, but not every home has an internet connection. At the state Capitol, lawmakers are plugging in.
Across every corner of the state, school kids are trying to wrap up the semester from home with computers, but not every home has an internet connection. At the state Capitol, lawmakers are plugging in.
COVID-19 kills 43 in Minnesota nursing homes over one weekend
Over the weekend, 43 Minnesotans who live in long-term care facilities died after being infected with the coronavirus, state health officials said.
Over the weekend, 43 Minnesotans who live in long-term care facilities died after being infected with the coronavirus, state health officials said.
Police cite owner of home that was site of packed Chicago house party
The owner of a home that was the site of a large house party which violated social distancing guideline over the weekend on the Northwest Side has been cited by police.
The owner of a home that was the site of a large house party which violated social distancing guideline over the weekend on the Northwest Side has been cited by police.