Hotlines, helplines to help Minnesotans navigate the COVID-19 pandemic

The State of Minnesota has created several hotlines and helplines to help Minnesotans navigate life amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Should kids advance to the next grade following return to school?

Online distance learning is in full swing for students across the country and across the Washington, D.C. area and so is a debate about whether or not students should move up to the next grade level following the coronavirus pandemic— especially elementary school students.

COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 29% of confirmed patients have been hospitalized

Nearly 30 percent of postive COVID-19 patients in Wisconsin have been hospitalized as of Tuesday, according to state health data. 

FOX 9 staffers show off in-home studios, work from home setups during COVID-19 distancing

FOX 9 is following recommendations from state and federal officials to practice social distancing, which means many employees are putting together the daily newscasts from home. 

"It's our armor": MN Nurses Association President on frustrations surrounding amount of PPE protections
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As more people begin to wear masks in public, Minnesota healthcare workers are dealing with more competition for PPE supplies. Minnesota Nurses Association President Mary Turner joined the FOX 9 News to talk about the current state of protections for nurses and other healthcare workers.

Matthew McConaughey plays virtual bingo with Texas senior living facility residents in quarantine

Actor Matthew McConaughey joined a group of seniors from The Enclave at Round Rock Senior Living community in Round Rock, Texas, on Friday, April 3, in a game of “virtual bingo” over a group video call.

Concern over increased strain at Minneapolis homeless shelters

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it's a challenging time for organizations dedicated to helping people experiencing homelessness.

Minnesota cities ask Gov. Walz to forgive mortgage, rent payments due to COVID-19

As hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans file for unemployment, there are concerns about paying rent or mortgages over the next few months. City leaders from a number of communities are now asking Governor Walz to forgive these payments until the pandemic is over.

Sheriff calls St. Paul high rise a potential 'cruise ship on steroids'

The Skyline Tower along Interstate 94 in St. Paul has become 24 floors of high anxiety. Residents said it is impossible to socially distance in the crowded public housing high rise with its crowded elevators, narrow hallways, and shared common areas.

Minnesota lawmakers set to vote on compensation bill for front lines COVID-19 workers

Tuesday, lawmakers at the Minnesota State Capitol are scheduled to vote on a bill that would offer some help to people working on the front lines against COVID-19 if they do get sick and are out of work.

Hospital staff cheers as mom leaves hospital after beating COVID-19

A mother of five was cheered on by hospital staff as she left Staten Island University Hospital following a lengthy battle with COVID-19.

CARES Act: Homeowners can delay mortgage payments, but will be required to pay lump sum

Trying to save the roof over your head. That's on the minds of millions right now. The COVID-19 crisis has forced people out of work and forced them to make tough choices. FOX 10's Linda Williams has the details.