Macy's, Bloomingdales temporarily closing stores nationwide due to COVID-19 concerns
In a statement on Tuesday, Macy’s Inc. announced it will close all of its stores temporarily by the end of the day due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
In a statement on Tuesday, Macy’s Inc. announced it will close all of its stores temporarily by the end of the day due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
Minnesota volunteers desperately needed during COVID-19 crisis
The threat COVID-19 is keeping thousands of Minnesotans from their regular volunteer gigs.
The threat COVID-19 is keeping thousands of Minnesotans from their regular volunteer gigs.
Minneapolis, St. Paul school district leaders announce meal distribution plans during school closures
Leaders at Minneapolis Public Schools and St. Paul Public Schools announced plans for meal distributions to students amid the school closures due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Leaders at Minneapolis Public Schools and St. Paul Public Schools announced plans for meal distributions to students amid the school closures due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Facebook acknowledges a bug is blocking coronavirus news
Facebook says a bug in its anti-spam system is blocking the publication of links to news stories about the coronavirus.
Facebook says a bug in its anti-spam system is blocking the publication of links to news stories about the coronavirus.
Nevada to close casinos, businesses and ban dining out
Nevada's governor ordered a monthlong closure of casinos and other non-essential businesses starting noon Wednesday.
Nevada's governor ordered a monthlong closure of casinos and other non-essential businesses starting noon Wednesday.
Big 3 automakers will partially shut down US plants, bolster safety measures to protect workers
The UAW and the big three automakers have agreed to not close its manufacturing plants, in exchange for new safety measures and an increase in adherence to CDC recommendations on social distancing in the workplace.
The UAW and the big three automakers have agreed to not close its manufacturing plants, in exchange for new safety measures and an increase in adherence to CDC recommendations on social distancing in the workplace.
University of Minnesota changes decision to cancel graduation ceremonies, announces postponement
A day after announcing the cancellation of the University of Minnesota's graduation ceremonies systemwide due to the coronavirus pandemic, President Joan Gabel has instead decided to postpone the ceremonies.
A day after announcing the cancellation of the University of Minnesota's graduation ceremonies systemwide due to the coronavirus pandemic, President Joan Gabel has instead decided to postpone the ceremonies.
Couple from cruise explains coronavirus quarantine at Dobbins Air Reserve Base
By phone, Karen and Harry Dever showed FOX 5 their room at Dobbins Air Reserve Base and joked about how they use their luggage and dresser drawers. It's a far cry from the balcony suite cabin they were confined to on the Grand Princess a week ago. Now they can get out and about as they wait out the rest of their two-week quarantine.
By phone, Karen and Harry Dever showed FOX 5 their room at Dobbins Air Reserve Base and joked about how they use their luggage and dresser drawers. It's a far cry from the balcony suite cabin they were confined to on the Grand Princess a week ago. Now they can get out and about as they wait out the rest of their two-week quarantine.
Telehealth visits could play important role in COVID-19 crisis
The ability to confer with one's physician via digital means can be immensely beneficial to those who are not willing or able to leave their homes.
The ability to confer with one's physician via digital means can be immensely beneficial to those who are not willing or able to leave their homes.
Minnesota Dept. of Health narrowing testing criteria amid national shortage of COVID-19 tests
The Minnesota Department of Health says it is narrowing the criteria to test for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, due to a limited supply of testing materials.
The Minnesota Department of Health says it is narrowing the criteria to test for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, due to a limited supply of testing materials.
Minnesota DEED sees spike in unemployment insurance requests after Governor's announcement
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development says it has seen a dramatic increase in the number of employees hoping to collect unemployment insurance.
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development says it has seen a dramatic increase in the number of employees hoping to collect unemployment insurance.
COVID-19 now in all 50 states after West Virginia confirms first coronavirus case
All 50 states have now confirmed cases of COVID-19.
All 50 states have now confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Elective care deferred at all Mayo Clinic locations amidst coronavirus pandemic
As the deadly coronavirus pandemic continues, officials with Mayo Clinic say they will defer all elective care that can be deferred.
As the deadly coronavirus pandemic continues, officials with Mayo Clinic say they will defer all elective care that can be deferred.
GOP senators criticize Walz's bar and restaurant closure order
Seven Minnesota Senate Republicans criticized Gov. Tim Walz for ordering the closure of bars and restaurants across the state, arguing the move would be “devastating” to Minnesota’s economy.
Seven Minnesota Senate Republicans criticized Gov. Tim Walz for ordering the closure of bars and restaurants across the state, arguing the move would be “devastating” to Minnesota’s economy.
Closing time: A muted last hurrah for bars and restaurants on a normally busy St. Patrick's Day
It's usually the biggest day of the year at St. Paul bars, but this St. Patrick's Day, bars and restaurants had to close up shop due to the governor's orders.
It's usually the biggest day of the year at St. Paul bars, but this St. Patrick's Day, bars and restaurants had to close up shop due to the governor's orders.
Minnesota grocery stores alter hours, institute special shopping times for high-risk customers
The Minnesota Grocers Association is asking customers to be calm, mindful, respectful, flexible and patient as they head to grocery stores during the COVID-19 outbreak.
The Minnesota Grocers Association is asking customers to be calm, mindful, respectful, flexible and patient as they head to grocery stores during the COVID-19 outbreak.
How Minnesotans can help one another during COVID-19 outbreak
Although Minnesotans have been asked to practice social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic, residents across the state are finding ways to help one another through this difficult time.
Although Minnesotans have been asked to practice social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic, residents across the state are finding ways to help one another through this difficult time.
Target to close at 9 PM, reserve hour for vulnerable guests amid COVID-19 outbreak
Target announced Tuesday that it will limit store hours and set specific hours to more vulnerable guests amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Target announced Tuesday that it will limit store hours and set specific hours to more vulnerable guests amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Minnesota sports teams to pay stadium workers for games missed due to Coronavirus
Minnesota sports teams are stepping up to pay part-time stadium employees for games missed due to Coronavirus concerns.
Minnesota sports teams are stepping up to pay part-time stadium employees for games missed due to Coronavirus concerns.
US hospitals fear crippling shortage of ventilators for coronavirus patients
The Society of Critical Care Medicine has projected that 960,000 coronavirus patients in the U.S. may need to be put on ventilators at one point or another during the outbreak.
The Society of Critical Care Medicine has projected that 960,000 coronavirus patients in the U.S. may need to be put on ventilators at one point or another during the outbreak.