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.

Voters head to polls for Wisconsin primary election despite coronavirus concerns

Despite concerns over coronavirus and an executive order by Governor Tony Evers, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled the polls must open Tuesday for primary voting.

Minnesota hits 1,069 COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 34 deaths now attributed to virus

Minnesota reported 83 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 1,069, although health officials say that number is still an undercount due to lack of widespread testing. There have now been 34 deaths attributed to the virus.  

Minnesota driver's education classes get approval to go online during pandemic

When Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued the stay-at-home order, classes stopped but then eventually started again online. However, that didn’t happen for driver’s education. Those classes were on hold - until now.  

No shopping, just donating: Mall of America hosts blood drives

One of the dire consequences of the stay-at-home order is its effect on the blood supply. Blood drives set for schools and other organizations had to cancel, but the Red Cross and the Mall of America got a little creative.

Sick people avoid ERs, due to fears of COVID-19

People who need urgent medical care are not going to emergency rooms because they are afraid they will contract COVID-19, resulting in worsening conditions

Minnesota Secretary of State seeks 2020 election changes amid pandemic

The Minnesota Secretary of State will be introducing a bill that would allow temporary changes to conduct an election this year that allows for social distancing guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

#BeTheLightMN: Minnesota schools light up empty stadiums for class of 2020

Nearly 250 Minnesota schools turned on the lights at their football stadiums Monday night to honor the class of 2020, which may not have a spring activities season due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Hackers' new target during pandemic: video conference calls

As tens of millions of people turn to video conferencing to stay connected during the coronavirus pandemic, many have reported uninvited guests.

Stocks give up gains on oil's sharp reversal

The S&P 500, which was close to exiting its bear market, ended the session modestly lower. 

Minnesota governor stresses no large gatherings as Easter, Passover approach

Upcoming religious holidays, like Easter and Passover, will look different this year under Minnesota's stay-at-home order and social distancing guidelines due to COVID-19.