Mayor Frey on Minneapolis emergency funds to help renters, small business amid outbreak
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Minneapolis is rolling out emergency funds amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Mayor Jacob Frey joined the FOX 9 Morning News to explain how the money will focus on helping low-income renters and small businesses.

Families connect virtually for first night of Passover amid pandemic

Normally, the parking lot at Beth El Synagogue in St. Louis Park would be filled with cars for the first night of Passover. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the celebrations of the old and sacred meal of Seder will be happening all across the world through 2020 technology.

Minnesota order allows septic companies to keep up with increased service calls

One of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's latest executive orders will allow septic service companies to better respond to increased calls due to the stay-at-home order.

People recovering from addiction warn isolation can lead to relapse

Being in isolation amid the coronavirus pandemic can be hard on anyone. But for someone in recovery, isolation can lead them down the road to relapse.

Positive Moments: Photos, videos that made us smile on April 8

Do you have a cute sing along, a funny distance learning moment or something else positive to share right now? 

Return to racing at Canterbury Park may not happen until June

Normally at this time of year, Canterbury Park would be making its final preparations for racing season to begin, but just like almost everywhere else, it's not business as usual in Shakopee.

Medtronic shipping 300 ventilators per week, will increase to 1,000 by end of June

Medtronic said it is now producing 300 ventilators per week but that number will soon increase as the company ramps up production in the face of a global pandemic.

How to get your stimulus check if you didn't file taxes

TurboTax and the IRS have created the Coronavirus Tax Center to help Americans determine if they are qualified for a stimulus check and how much can be expected.

Costco gives priority store access to health care workers, first responders in COVID-19 fight

Costco says it is giving priority store access to first responders and health care workers as the company rolls out new initiatives aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus. 

Federal stockpile of N95 respirators, other protective equipment nearly depleted

The Strategic National Stockpile is nearly out of the N95 respirators, surgical masks, face, shields, gowns and other medical supplies desperately needed to protect front-line medical workers treating coronavirus patients.

St. Paul closing playgrounds, sports courts amid COVID-19 pandemic

In the wake of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's stay-at-home order extension, the City of St. Paul is closing all of its playgrounds, sports courts and skate parks.

Mayo Clinic studying blood plasma treatment that could help COVID-19 patients

One of the critical needs during this pandemic has been blood. Wednesday, Mayo Clinic says it's already collecting plasma from COVID-19 patients to use as a possible treatment.

Como Park Zoo experiences longest closure in history amid pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has closed Como Park Zoo and Conservatory to visitors for more than two weeks, marking its longest closure in history.

Coronavirus stimulus checks are on their way: Here's how it works

With payments from the coronavirus stimulus package expected to reach American individuals and families as soon as this week, here is a breakdown of who will get them and how.

Minnesota attorney general warns businesses that violate stay at home order could face fines

As Governor Walz extends Minnesota's stay at home order into May, the state's attorney general is warning businesses he will take action if they don't comply with the order.

COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 2,756 confirmed cases, 99 deaths

Less than a month after Wisconsin's first reported deaths from COVID-19, nearly 100 people in Wisconsin have died due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, according to an update from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.