Minnesota unemployment disproportionately impacts women, young people
Business closures due to COVID-19 have affected women and young workers disproportionately, according to an update from Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Steve Grove.
Business closures due to COVID-19 have affected women and young workers disproportionately, according to an update from Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Steve Grove.
YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime lower video quality to support heavy internet traffic amid quarantine
YouTube has expanded an initiative to lower video quality on its site in order to support online servers amid COVID-19 pandemic.
YouTube has expanded an initiative to lower video quality on its site in order to support online servers amid COVID-19 pandemic.
Home internet jammed up? Try these steps before upgrading
With so many people cooped up at home amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it's no surprise that internet is slowing.
With so many people cooped up at home amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it's no surprise that internet is slowing.
Groups help Minnesota's elderly and vulnerable struggling to get groceries
The elderly and vulnerable are all still advised to stay home and away from loved ones, and with limited freedoms during the pandemic, some are now struggling to get what they need day to day.
The elderly and vulnerable are all still advised to stay home and away from loved ones, and with limited freedoms during the pandemic, some are now struggling to get what they need day to day.
Viking Kyle Rudolph donates meals to Minnesotans in need amid pandemic
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph was a finalist for the NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year Award again this year because of his tireless charity work.
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph was a finalist for the NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year Award again this year because of his tireless charity work.
What is considered 'essential' during shelter at home orders?
States and metropolitan counties across the United States are issuing shelter-in-place orders in an effort to combat the spread of COVID-19 and those orders are creating a clearer picture of what a similar order would look like in Minnesota.
States and metropolitan counties across the United States are issuing shelter-in-place orders in an effort to combat the spread of COVID-19 and those orders are creating a clearer picture of what a similar order would look like in Minnesota.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will extend coronavirus business shutdown past Friday
Gov. Tim Walz says he will extend an order forcing thousands of Minnesota businesses to close beyond its original end date of Friday as the coronavirus spreads across the state.
Gov. Tim Walz says he will extend an order forcing thousands of Minnesota businesses to close beyond its original end date of Friday as the coronavirus spreads across the state.
Friends throw surprise drive-by party for New Prague, Minnesota couple's 50th anniversary
COVID-19 is keeping people apart, but it not keeping them from celebrating the good things in life.
COVID-19 is keeping people apart, but it not keeping them from celebrating the good things in life.
Twin Cities metro hospitals add beds, prep for surge of COVID-19 patients
Twin Cities hospitals are preparing for an upcoming surge of patients in need of care due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Twin Cities hospitals are preparing for an upcoming surge of patients in need of care due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Officials: Alternative health care facilities needed to prevent Minnesota ICUs from 'being overrun'
Minnesota does not have many intensive care unit beds available, so state officials are working to create alternative health care facilities to prevent ICUs from being overrun with COVID-19 patients as the virus continues to spread in the state.
Minnesota does not have many intensive care unit beds available, so state officials are working to create alternative health care facilities to prevent ICUs from being overrun with COVID-19 patients as the virus continues to spread in the state.
Ford using F-150 parts to design respirators for coronavirus fight
Ford is helping 3M redesign the powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) that it makes for first responders and health care workers to protect them from contracting the virus while treating patients.
Ford is helping 3M redesign the powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) that it makes for first responders and health care workers to protect them from contracting the virus while treating patients.
Hand-washing stations placed throughout downtown Minneapolis amid COVID-19 pandemic
Downtown Minneapolis now has 10 hand-washing stations placed throughout the city, the Mpls Downtown Improvement District announced Tuesday. The move comes as cities across the world work to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Downtown Minneapolis now has 10 hand-washing stations placed throughout the city, the Mpls Downtown Improvement District announced Tuesday. The move comes as cities across the world work to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Minnesota receives 'A' grade for social distancing based on cell phone data
According to extrapolated cell phone data, Minnesota has received an “A” grade in social distancing so far in the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to extrapolated cell phone data, Minnesota has received an “A” grade in social distancing so far in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wisconsin man practices social distancing by sharing beer with neighbor via RC car
A man in Wisconsin shared a beer with his neighbor across the street -- by using a remote-controlled car to deliver the bottle.
A man in Wisconsin shared a beer with his neighbor across the street -- by using a remote-controlled car to deliver the bottle.
Minnesota up to 262 confirmed COVID-19 cases across 31 counties
Minnesota now has 262 confirmed cases of COVID-19, though health officials say the actual number of cases is higher due to a lack of testing. There remains only one death so far in the state.
Minnesota now has 262 confirmed cases of COVID-19, though health officials say the actual number of cases is higher due to a lack of testing. There remains only one death so far in the state.
What you're allowed to leave your house for under Wisconsin's 'Safer at Home' order
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday directed the Department of Health Services to issue a “Safer at Home” order that prohibits all nonessential travel in the state, with some exceptions.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday directed the Department of Health Services to issue a “Safer at Home” order that prohibits all nonessential travel in the state, with some exceptions.
Yosemite, Alcatraz, Yellowstone among national parks closed; social distancing difficult in winter
Social distancing is difficult in winter time when a lot of visitors congregate at a few popular locations.
Social distancing is difficult in winter time when a lot of visitors congregate at a few popular locations.
Boy, 4, honors pandemic heroes by dressing up as Walmart clerk for school's virtual 'Superhero Day'
A 4-year-old boy dressed up as a Walmart employee for ‘Superhero Day' to honor the pandemic heroes.
A 4-year-old boy dressed up as a Walmart employee for ‘Superhero Day' to honor the pandemic heroes.
Cyber crimes soar as scammers use coronavirus as way in
Cyber criminals are taking advantage of the fear and uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, as government and healthcare organizations experience a major increase in phishing attempts.
Cyber criminals are taking advantage of the fear and uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, as government and healthcare organizations experience a major increase in phishing attempts.
Minnesota family physicians urge Gov. Walz to issue 'shelter in place' order
Family physicians in Minnesota are urging Gov. Tim Walz to issue a “shelter in place” order for the state to combat the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
Family physicians in Minnesota are urging Gov. Tim Walz to issue a “shelter in place” order for the state to combat the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.