Minnesota homeless face additional challenges amid coronavirus pandemic

There’s enough to be worried about when you don’t know where you’re going to sleep at night, but now with the novel coronavirus pandemic, there’s a new concern for those experiencing homelessness.

Richfield preschool teacher keeps connected with students through storytime

While the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the lives of people across the globe, it is also putting on display some great examples of human ingenuity. It has people finding new and different ways to stay in touch while they can physically see each other.

Minnesota governor: Shelter in place 'a possibility' but not happening yet

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says a shelter-in-place order is a “possibility”, but as of now it is “not the situation we believe we are at.” 

NY lays out strict new rules after cases top 7,000

In announcing the state now has 7,102 confirmed cases, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo laid out strict rules for people most likely to be susceptible to the coronavirus.

People take to sidewalks with colorful chalk to share messages of encouragement amid COVID-19 crisis

A post on social media encouraged residents who were under isolation orders in cities across the U.S. to reach out to others with bright messages of hope etched onto sidewalks and driveways.

Minnesota governor signs executive order prohibiting price gouging amid COVID-19 pandemic

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed three more executive orders Friday, including one prohibiting stores from price gouging amid the outbreak of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. 

YMCA to provide care for school-age children of essential workers

The State of Minnesota and the YMCA are partnering to provide care for school-age children for essential workers and employees in the health field as schools remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

FCC warns consumers to be aware of COVID-19 phone and text scams

The FCC urges that consumers be aware of text scams that offer free home testing kits and prey on other virus-related fears.

Dow drops more than 900 points, ending worst week since 2008

The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 134 points, or 0.7 percent, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose 1.01 percent and 1.6 percent, respectively.

Austin couple gets married after making adjustments to follow coronavirus guidelines

Ben and Ashley Pedretti weren't going to let coronavirus COVID-19 restrictions keep them from walking down the aisle. It wasn't exactly the wedding they'd planned but Ashley's mom Karen May says the couple, and the family, wouldn't have changed a thing.

Woman gives birth in toilet paper aisle of Walmart store

Customers cheered at a Walmart in Missouri after a woman gave birth to a baby girl in the store's toilet paper aisle.