Minneapolis church lends location to Loaves and Fishes to provide free meals during COVID-19 crisis
For more than 30 years, Loaves and Fishes has been called Minnesota’s largest free restaurant. Now, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the nonprofit that provides free meals to those in need is expanding.
For more than 30 years, Loaves and Fishes has been called Minnesota’s largest free restaurant. Now, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the nonprofit that provides free meals to those in need is expanding.
Target will begin limiting guests into crowded stores
Target is taking new steps to combat the spread of coronavirus at its stores.
Target is taking new steps to combat the spread of coronavirus at its stores.
Memo: Some may not get stimulus checks until August, but direct deposits likely to start mid-April
The document from the House Ways and Means Committee says the IRS will make about 60 million payments to Americans through direct deposit in mid-April.
The document from the House Ways and Means Committee says the IRS will make about 60 million payments to Americans through direct deposit in mid-April.
Wisconsin dairy groups call for relief amid milk dumping
Wisconsin dairy groups are calling on the USDA for swift action for emergency relief amid the COVID-19 pandemic as some dairy plants have resorted to dumping surplus milk.
Wisconsin dairy groups are calling on the USDA for swift action for emergency relief amid the COVID-19 pandemic as some dairy plants have resorted to dumping surplus milk.
Gov. Walz: 'Strong possibility' that Minnesota students won't return to classrooms this school year
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says there is a "strong possibility" that in-person classes will be canceled for the rest of the school year.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says there is a "strong possibility" that in-person classes will be canceled for the rest of the school year.
Judge won't delay Wisconsin primary election amid COVID-19 pandemic but extends absentee voting
The deadline for voters to get absentee ballots to local clerks had been 8 p.m. on Tuesday, but the order shifted that to 4 p.m. on April 13.
The deadline for voters to get absentee ballots to local clerks had been 8 p.m. on Tuesday, but the order shifted that to 4 p.m. on April 13.
Social Security recipients who don’t file taxes will get automatic stimulus payments, Treasury says
Social Security recipients that they will not have to file a tax return in order to receive a stimulus check.
Social Security recipients that they will not have to file a tax return in order to receive a stimulus check.
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 top 1 million worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins
The country with the highest amount of confirmed cases is the United States.
The country with the highest amount of confirmed cases is the United States.
38 Minnesotans in ICU for COVID-19 as of Thursday, sharp increase from previous day
There are currently 75 COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Minnesota, with 38 of those in the intensive care unit, a sharp increase from Wednesday when there were only 54 patients in the hospital and 27 in the ICU, according to the latest data from the Minnesota Department of Health.
There are currently 75 COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Minnesota, with 38 of those in the intensive care unit, a sharp increase from Wednesday when there were only 54 patients in the hospital and 27 in the ICU, according to the latest data from the Minnesota Department of Health.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's bodyguard has recovered from coronavirus
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is self-quarantining and working from home for 14 days after a member of his security detail tested positive for the coronavirus, but that State Trooper has now recovered, the Governor announced Thursday.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is self-quarantining and working from home for 14 days after a member of his security detail tested positive for the coronavirus, but that State Trooper has now recovered, the Governor announced Thursday.
'Top Gun Maverick' postponed to December
Hollywood's summer movie season is all but finished. “Top Gun Maverick” became the latest would-be blockbuster to be rescheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Hollywood's summer movie season is all but finished. “Top Gun Maverick” became the latest would-be blockbuster to be rescheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Minnesota health plans to waive COVID-19-related expenses during pandemic, governor says
Minnesota health plans have agreed to waive COVID-19-related expenses, Gov. Tim Walz annnounced Thursday.
Minnesota health plans have agreed to waive COVID-19-related expenses, Gov. Tim Walz annnounced Thursday.
Baking bread on the rise in the age of coronavirus
Countless people across the country are turning to one of the few hobbies that hasn't been banned: Baking bread.
Countless people across the country are turning to one of the few hobbies that hasn't been banned: Baking bread.
Democrats delay nominating convention until week of Aug. 17
The Democratic National Committee is delaying its presidential nominating convention until the week of Aug. 17 after prospective nominee Joe Biden said he didn't think it would be possible to hold a normal convention in mid-July because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Democratic National Committee is delaying its presidential nominating convention until the week of Aug. 17 after prospective nominee Joe Biden said he didn't think it would be possible to hold a normal convention in mid-July because of the coronavirus pandemic.
FDA modifies donor restrictions to allow some gay men to donate blood amid shortage due to COVID-19
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has loosened its restrictions for blood donor eligibility requirements in order to allow some gay men to donate during the coronavirus pandemic.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has loosened its restrictions for blood donor eligibility requirements in order to allow some gay men to donate during the coronavirus pandemic.
IRS warns of coronavirus-related scams and schemes for economic impact payments
The agency is warning consumers to be on the lookout for phone, text and other scams related to the economic impact payments.
The agency is warning consumers to be on the lookout for phone, text and other scams related to the economic impact payments.
Twin Cities father worries for his son, other Navy sailors stuck on U.S.S. Bunker Hill
The U.S. Navy is taking steps to protect sailors on an aircraft carrier where coronavirus has spread rapidly, but a Twin Cities father is harshly critical of the Navy’s response and worried that it’s too little, too late.
The U.S. Navy is taking steps to protect sailors on an aircraft carrier where coronavirus has spread rapidly, but a Twin Cities father is harshly critical of the Navy’s response and worried that it’s too little, too late.
Smokers who want to quit during the COVID-19 outbreak don't have to do it alone
According to the CDC, smoking can seriously compromise your immune system and put people at higher risk for severe issues with COVID-19. To help during the epidemic, the Minnesota Department of Health is out with a new family of support programs, called Quit Partner (1-800-QUIT-NOW). Laura Oliven with the Tobacco Control Network joined the Morning Buzz to explain how the programs work.
According to the CDC, smoking can seriously compromise your immune system and put people at higher risk for severe issues with COVID-19. To help during the epidemic, the Minnesota Department of Health is out with a new family of support programs, called Quit Partner (1-800-QUIT-NOW). Laura Oliven with the Tobacco Control Network joined the Morning Buzz to explain how the programs work.
Residents enthusiastically snitching on businesses, neighbors amid coronavirus shutdowns
Snitches are emerging as enthusiastic allies as cities, states and countries work to enforce directives meant to limit person-to-person contact amid the virus pandemic that has claimed tens of thousands of lives worldwide.
Snitches are emerging as enthusiastic allies as cities, states and countries work to enforce directives meant to limit person-to-person contact amid the virus pandemic that has claimed tens of thousands of lives worldwide.
‘It’s hell’ - NYC EMTs claim to be overwhelmed due to coronavirus
The strain being placed on EMTs and paramedics is being called “unprecedented,” as the number of confirmed cases and hospitalizations due to the coronavirus in New York City continues to increase.
The strain being placed on EMTs and paramedics is being called “unprecedented,” as the number of confirmed cases and hospitalizations due to the coronavirus in New York City continues to increase.