Coronavirus deaths in the US tops 1,000

U.S. deaths from the coronavirus pandemic topped 1,000 on Wednesday night as all 50 states have reported confirmed cases of the disease.

Senate passes coronavirus rescue package on unanimous vote

The unanimous vote came despite misgivings on both sides about whether it goes too far or not far enough and capped days of difficult negotiations as Washington confronted a national challenge unlike it has ever faced.

Health experts identify new COVID-19 symptoms

Just because new symptoms associated with coronavirus have been discovered, doesn’t mean the virus is mutating.

Minnesota governor: Too late to flatten the curve of coronavirus spread

Armed with the first Minnesota specific model of the coronavirus spread across Minnesota, the diagnosis from Governor Tim Walz was grim, but not hopeless.

'It’s like a ghost town': Minnesota native living in northern Italy describes life during coronavirus outbreak

Italy has tightened up “lockdown” restrictions as the coronavirus continues to spread across the country. According to the World Health Organization more than 69,000 people in the country have tested positive for the virus. Nearly 7,000 people have died because of the virus.

Four-year-old Minnetonka, Minn. boy sets up supplies table to help neighbors

It's important to highlight some of the good things that are happening in these times of uncertainty. That includes a four-year-old Minnetonka boy who's spent his day at the end of his driveway, asking people if there's anything they need.

Internet providers offering help to low-income families

Three million children in the United States do not have home internet access, according to the Associated Press.

Dow gains fade as $2T coronavirus pkg. meets Democratic opposition

U.S. equity markets rose Wednesday but gave up the bulk of the gains after Democratic lawmaker Sen. Bernie Sanders raised some concerns over the $2 trillion relief measure to provide aid to those most severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Community sings happy birthday to Riverside boy after party was canceled due to Stay at Home order

Browen Bell was about to celebrate his 9th birthday, but unfortunately due to California's Stay at Home order that was issued Thursday evening by Governor Gavin Newsom his birthday party had to be canceled. 

Covid-19 pandemic puts MSHSL spring sports season in jeopardy

The MSHSL announced Wednesday it's suspending all spring activities until at least May 4 in conjunction with Gov. Tim Walz having Minnesota's schools closed until at least that date. The move puts the spring sports season in jeopardy.

Stay home and don't go to your cabin, says northern Minnesota county

Amid the stressful times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be tempting for Minnesotans to want to escape to the cabin. But at least one county up north is advising people to stay put.