779 more coronavirus deaths reported in New York

Gov. Cuomo reported another record day of deaths in New York as the coronavirus claimed 779 more lives.

Nearly 350 Minnesota organizations get $50 million in COVID-19 emergency grants

The Minnesota Department of Health announced that it has awarded $50 million in emergency health care grants to nearly 350 provider organizations across the state for preparing for and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Florida vegetables an unexpected victim of coronavirus

Thousands of acres of fruits and vegetables grown in Florida are being plowed over or left to rot because farmers can’t sell to restaurants, theme parks or schools nationwide that have closed because of the coronavirus.

Minnesota issues first $600 CARES Act payments to people receiving unemployment benefits

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has begun issuing $600 additional compensation payments to people receiving unemployment benefits. 

Minnesota's newest attorney sworn in curbside due to COVID-19

Outside of the Minnesota Judicial Center in St. Paul Wednesday morning, Brian A. Philbrook was sworn in as the state's newest attorney.

Panera Bread launches grocery service amid COVID-19 pandemic

The bakery and restaurant chain launched its new grocery delivery service on Wednesday, allowing customers to restock their kitchen while ordering food.

Coronavirus in Minnesota: 1,154 confirmed cases, 39 deaths as of Wednesday

Minnesota reported 85 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 1,154, although health officials say that number is still an undercount due to lack of widespread testing. 

Dr. Fauci bobbleheads raise over $100K for PPE for health care workers on front lines of COVID-19 pandemic

The sale of bobbleheads depicting Dr. Anthony Fauci has now raised more than $100,000 for the American Hospital Association’s 100 Million Mask Challenge—a push to get more personal protective equipment for health care workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

A win-win! How you can support local restaurants & healthcare workers at the same time
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Healthcare staff are on the front lines fighting the coronavirus outbreak, and you can now provide them with a free meal! Former Minneapolis Mayor and current CEO and President of the Minneapolis Foundation R.T. Rybak joined the Fox 9 Morning News to chat about the "Meals for Medics" campaign. Not only will you help feed doctors and nurses.. you'll be supporting local restaurants at Midtown Global Market as well!

Internet slowing down? Here's some tips on how to speed it up

With millions of Americans now working from home and students around the country learning online, you may be noticing your internet slowing down. Luckily, there are some ways to fix that.

Masked crowds fill streets, trains after Wuhan lockdown ends

Streets of Wuhan were clogged with traffic and long lines formed at transit stations as people left the central Chinese city for homes and jobs elsewhere.

Can't sleep? Ways to fight off tossing & turning during the pandemic
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If you have been experiencing trouble getting a good night's rest, you are not alone. Extra tossing and turning at night may be your body's reaction to heightened stress during the pandemic. University of Minnesota sleep expert Dr. Michael Howell joined the FOX 9 Morning News with tips to ensure a better night of rest.

Folk star John Prine dies of COVID-19 complications

he Grammy Award-winning artist and Country Music Hall of Famer was known for character-driven ballads, songs frequently characterized as evocative, surreal, provocatively witty and soaked in unencumbered realism.