Grocery store workers are key during the virus. And they’re afraid

From South Africa to Italy to the U.S., grocery workers — many in low-wage jobs — are manning the frontlines amid worldwide lockdowns, their work deemed essential to keep food and critical goods flowing.

Tampa man whose motorcycle was stolen while making PPE for healthcare workers gets new set of wheels

Michael Guinn has a new set of wheels thanks to the owner of Full Throttle magazine. Giunn has been working non-stop on 3D printing thousands of PPE masks for healthcare workers in area hospitals. Last Wednesday, when he ran home to grab more supplies, he noticed his motorcycle was gone.

Smithfield Foods closes South Dakota facility due to COVID-19 outbreak

Smithfield Foods is closing one of the largest pork processing plants in the country as the company deals with a COVID-19 outbreak at a South Dakota facility.

Augsburg University students appealing eviction from campus housing

Two Augsburg University students say they have been evicted from their campus housing after unintentionally violating the tightened restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hearts for healthcare: Wisconsin firefighters pay tribute to healthcare workers

Firefighters in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, created a giant heart using their fire engines on April 11. They called on others to join the #HeartsForHealthCare trend and post their own tributes to people fighting the spread of the coronavirus.

Coronavirus in Minnesota: 1,621 confirmed COVID-19 cases, 70 deaths to date

Minnesota now has a total of 1,621 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state and 70 deaths attributed to the virus. However, health officials say that number is still an undercount due to lack of widespread testing.  

Minnesota food companies join forces to feed health care workers 'Hero Snack Packs'

In an effort to give back to health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of local food companies have joined forces to make what they call "Hero Snack Packs."

Thunderbirds honor coronavirus responders with Las Vegas flyover for 'true heroes'

High in the skies over Las Vegas, the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron -- also known as the “Thunderbirds" -- showed its support on Saturday for those on the frontlines responding to the coronavirus pandemic.

Wisconsin reports 137 deaths as state nears IHME's projected peak

Wisconsin's confirmed coronavirus cases increased to 3,213 with 137 deaths on Saturday as the state nears what is projected to be its COVID-19 peak.

Economists and epidemiologists work to find a balance amid pandemic

Economists and state health leaders are working together in Minnesota to find a balance between public safety and keeping the economy going.