'I am speechless': Anonymous check to Minnesota small business owner provides much-needed boost
A small business owner in Buffalo, Minnesota received an anonymous donation, which is giving her boutique a much-needed boost amid a time when it is desperately needed.
A small business owner in Buffalo, Minnesota received an anonymous donation, which is giving her boutique a much-needed boost amid a time when it is desperately needed.
‘Minnesota Strong’: Struggling youth sports shop selling new shirt, hopes to help other stores
As small businesses struggle, while holding out hope for loans to keep them afloat, a 58-year-old sporting goods store in south Minneapolis hit upon a bright idea. If it works, it could not just save them but help others, too.
As small businesses struggle, while holding out hope for loans to keep them afloat, a 58-year-old sporting goods store in south Minneapolis hit upon a bright idea. If it works, it could not just save them but help others, too.
Edina small business receives financial assistance to retain its employees
Small businesses across the state are finally receiving some financial assistance this week. One of them is College Recruiter, a small, Edina-based business owned by a husband and wife.
Small businesses across the state are finally receiving some financial assistance this week. One of them is College Recruiter, a small, Edina-based business owned by a husband and wife.
Minnesota nursing homes eager for more tests, more PPE
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities across Minnesota are being hit the hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, long-term care residents so far make up more than half of the deaths statewide.
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities across Minnesota are being hit the hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, long-term care residents so far make up more than half of the deaths statewide.
Pregnancy amid COVID-19: Doctors report surprising, promising findings
Because the coronavirus is so new, there are not a lot of answers. But, one surprising finding so far is that pregnant women who get the virus do not seem to be getting any sicker than women who are not pregnant.
Because the coronavirus is so new, there are not a lot of answers. But, one surprising finding so far is that pregnant women who get the virus do not seem to be getting any sicker than women who are not pregnant.
State, U of M, Mayo Clinic sign deal to increase testing in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says a deal struck with the University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic will allow for testing of 20,000 Minnesotans per day for the coronavirus, a development Walz's health commissioner said could be achieved within a few weeks.
Gov. Tim Walz says a deal struck with the University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic will allow for testing of 20,000 Minnesotans per day for the coronavirus, a development Walz's health commissioner said could be achieved within a few weeks.
Top U of M infectious disease doctor: 'We are in the very first innings of this game'
The University of Minnesota’s top infectious disease doctor said COVID-19 will “not rest” until 60-70 percent of the population is infected and develops immunity or until a vaccine is ready.
The University of Minnesota’s top infectious disease doctor said COVID-19 will “not rest” until 60-70 percent of the population is infected and develops immunity or until a vaccine is ready.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 246 deaths, 4,845 positive tests to date
State officials say 246 people have died from COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of Wednesday afternoon.
State officials say 246 people have died from COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of Wednesday afternoon.
Minnesota wins temporary restraining orders against 3 landlords who violated executive order
The State of Minnesota has won temporary restraining orders against three landlords who violated Governor Tim Walz's executive order banning evictions during the COVID-19 outbreak.
The State of Minnesota has won temporary restraining orders against three landlords who violated Governor Tim Walz's executive order banning evictions during the COVID-19 outbreak.
ICE detainees fear COVID-19 in Minnesota county jails
Immigration detainees are speaking out over what they claim are deteriorating conditions inside county jails that put them at risk of COVID-19.
Immigration detainees are speaking out over what they claim are deteriorating conditions inside county jails that put them at risk of COVID-19.
Minnesota officials: 24 prison inmates test positive for COVID-19
The Minnesota Department of Corrections confirms 24 inmates in the state’s prison system have tested positive for COVID-19.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections confirms 24 inmates in the state’s prison system have tested positive for COVID-19.
Coronavirus in Minnesota: Nobles County reports first death, 126 cases
Nobles County, home to the JBS pork plant in Worthington, Minnesota, now has 126 confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. On Wednesday, the county reported its first death.
Nobles County, home to the JBS pork plant in Worthington, Minnesota, now has 126 confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. On Wednesday, the county reported its first death.
With more than 100 COVID-19 cases, Nobles County now has biggest outbreak per capita in Minnesota
Nobles County, home to the JBS pork plant in Worthington, Minnesota, now has 126 confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. On April 22, the county reported its first death.
Nobles County, home to the JBS pork plant in Worthington, Minnesota, now has 126 confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. On April 22, the county reported its first death.
Minnesota governor to make decision on extending school closure this week
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he would make the call this week on closing school for the rest of the academic year. That announcement could happen as soon as Thursday.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he would make the call this week on closing school for the rest of the academic year. That announcement could happen as soon as Thursday.
As people stay home, Earth turns wilder and cleaner
The world has experienced positive environmental effects as people have stayed home due to COVID-19.
The world has experienced positive environmental effects as people have stayed home due to COVID-19.
Iowa woman sets up 'giving tree' of face masks for people to use during coronavirus pandemic
Deb Siggins said she’s made about 400 masks and pays out of her own pocket for all the materials.
Deb Siggins said she’s made about 400 masks and pays out of her own pocket for all the materials.
Sen. Tina Smith happy new relief bill supports small business & testing, but says more needs to be done
The U.S. Senate has approved nearly $500 billion in new coronavirus relief for small business, hospitals, and virus testing. Senator Tina Smith joined the FOX 9 Morning News to talk about how the new funds will be used. The Senator also outlined additional areas she would like to see receive funding in the future.
The U.S. Senate has approved nearly $500 billion in new coronavirus relief for small business, hospitals, and virus testing. Senator Tina Smith joined the FOX 9 Morning News to talk about how the new funds will be used. The Senator also outlined additional areas she would like to see receive funding in the future.
Jennie-O confirms workers at Willmar, Minnesota plant tested positive for COVID-19
Jennie-O, the Minnesota-based turkey producer, confirmed they have had employees test positive for coronavirus at their plant in Willmar, Minnesota.
Jennie-O, the Minnesota-based turkey producer, confirmed they have had employees test positive for coronavirus at their plant in Willmar, Minnesota.
Minnesotans launch COVID-19 fundraising effort amid home haircut trend
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, people are trying their hands at all kinds of do-it-yourself haircuts and trims. Now, some Minnesotans are encouraging others to pick up the scissors for a good cause.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, people are trying their hands at all kinds of do-it-yourself haircuts and trims. Now, some Minnesotans are encouraging others to pick up the scissors for a good cause.
People missing out on stimulus checks because spouses are immigrants
Roughly 1.2 million U.S. citizens did not receive stimulus checks because they are married to immigrants who don’t have social security numbers and joint-filed their taxes.
Roughly 1.2 million U.S. citizens did not receive stimulus checks because they are married to immigrants who don’t have social security numbers and joint-filed their taxes.