US unemployment claims hit record 6.6 million amid coronavirus outbreak
More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week - doubling a record high set just one week earlier - a sign that layoffs are accelerating in the midst of the coronavirus.
More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week - doubling a record high set just one week earlier - a sign that layoffs are accelerating in the midst of the coronavirus.
'Tiger King' star Joe Exotic is in coronavirus isolation in jail, husband Dillon Passage says
Dillon Passage, the husband of Joseph Maldonado-Passage, revealed on Andy Cohen's SiriusXM show that Maldonado-Passage has entered "a COVID-19 isolation" amid serving his 22-year sentence.
Dillon Passage, the husband of Joseph Maldonado-Passage, revealed on Andy Cohen's SiriusXM show that Maldonado-Passage has entered "a COVID-19 isolation" amid serving his 22-year sentence.
Wisconsin National Guard to help staff primary polling sites
Members of the Wisconsin National Guard will be assisting with polling site operations across the state for the upcoming primary on April 7, according to a press release.
Members of the Wisconsin National Guard will be assisting with polling site operations across the state for the upcoming primary on April 7, according to a press release.
Minneapolis, St. Paul announce plans to help residents, businesses affected by COVID-19
Families and small businesses are feeling the impact of the coronavirus and cities are trying to find ways to help.
Families and small businesses are feeling the impact of the coronavirus and cities are trying to find ways to help.
Former ‘Reading Rainbow’ host LeVar Burton is reading to COVID-19 quarantined people live on Twitter
Former “Reading Rainbow” host and Star Trek actor LeVar Burton knows the perfect way to pass the time cooped up in your house during self isolation.
Former “Reading Rainbow” host and Star Trek actor LeVar Burton knows the perfect way to pass the time cooped up in your house during self isolation.
FOX 9 Positive Moments: Photos and videos that made us smile on April 1
Do you have a cute sing along, a funny distance learning moment or something else positive to share right now?
Do you have a cute sing along, a funny distance learning moment or something else positive to share right now?
Lindsay Whalen reflects on difficult Gophers basketball season that got even tougher
College coaches have had to jump through some hoops trying to manage their teams and Gophers basketball coach Lindsay Whalen is no different.
College coaches have had to jump through some hoops trying to manage their teams and Gophers basketball coach Lindsay Whalen is no different.
Model behavior: Estimates of COVID-19 spread ‘all over the place’
There is no COVID-19 crystal ball, so health officials and the public alike are eager to learn about mathematical projections of how the virus will spread.
There is no COVID-19 crystal ball, so health officials and the public alike are eager to learn about mathematical projections of how the virus will spread.
Some schools still struggling as Minnesota students move to online learning
For most Minnesota students, this week was the start of long-distance learning after students were sent home last month as part of the coronavirus response.
For most Minnesota students, this week was the start of long-distance learning after students were sent home last month as part of the coronavirus response.
How Minnesota authorities are approaching the stay-at-home order
Not everyone is following the guidelines of social distancing. So, can violators face consequences?
Not everyone is following the guidelines of social distancing. So, can violators face consequences?
Why some Minnesota nurses are being laid off or having hours cut during the pandemic
Across the Twin Cities, there are reports of nurses being laid off or having their hours cut amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Across the Twin Cities, there are reports of nurses being laid off or having their hours cut amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Costco to limit number of people in stores
Starting this Friday, Costco says only two people will be allowed in their warehouses with each membership card.
Starting this Friday, Costco says only two people will be allowed in their warehouses with each membership card.
Fountains of Wayne musician Adam Schlesinger dies of COVID-19
Emmy and Grammy-winning musician and songwriter Adam Schlesinger, known for his work with his band Fountains of Wayne and on the TV show “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” died Wednesday after contracting the coronavirus, his attorney said.
Emmy and Grammy-winning musician and songwriter Adam Schlesinger, known for his work with his band Fountains of Wayne and on the TV show “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” died Wednesday after contracting the coronavirus, his attorney said.
With rent due, Minnesotans scramble to pay bills amid coronavirus
More than a quarter of a million Minnesotans woke up Wednesday, the first day of the month, having lost their jobs amid the coronavirus pandemic and uncertain how they would pay looming bills.
More than a quarter of a million Minnesotans woke up Wednesday, the first day of the month, having lost their jobs amid the coronavirus pandemic and uncertain how they would pay looming bills.
Dalvin Cook donates Madden earnings to North Memorial for PPE
Dalvin Cook announced on Twitter that he has donated his earnings from appearing in the Madden video game to North Memorial Health amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dalvin Cook announced on Twitter that he has donated his earnings from appearing in the Madden video game to North Memorial Health amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Doctors: Common treatments for injuries like broken bones could lag during COVID-19 response
As the weather warms up, doctors are asking people to be extra careful when out on bikes, scooters, ATVs or anything outdoors, because a trip to the hospital strains the healthcare system more and could lead to lesser treatment for patients.
As the weather warms up, doctors are asking people to be extra careful when out on bikes, scooters, ATVs or anything outdoors, because a trip to the hospital strains the healthcare system more and could lead to lesser treatment for patients.
Minneapolis park board begs public to avoid group sports, maintain distancing
Minneapolis park leaders are urging members of the public to maintain social distancing requirements when out in parks.
Minneapolis park leaders are urging members of the public to maintain social distancing requirements when out in parks.
China lied about coronavirus, putting world in jeopardy, US intelligence agents say
In a classified report sent to the White House, the officials said that China's public record of COVID-19 infections was deliberately deceptive.
In a classified report sent to the White House, the officials said that China's public record of COVID-19 infections was deliberately deceptive.
Minnesota family celebrates grandfather's 100th birthday through window
A Richfield, Minnesota man reached a milestone birthday this week.
A Richfield, Minnesota man reached a milestone birthday this week.
COVID-19 preparations underway at Minneapolis VA Medical Center
Doctors at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center have treated nine people with confirmed COVID-19 cases and one of them is hospitalized.
Doctors at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center have treated nine people with confirmed COVID-19 cases and one of them is hospitalized.