Good news: Minnesota State Parks to remain open during COVID-19 pandemic

Minnesota’s state parks, recreation areas, campgrounds and other public lands will remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the DNR will adjust or cancel some public events.

Hennepin Healthcare staff member tests positive for COVID-19

A staff member at Hennepin Healthcare is among the 60 postive cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota, the company confirmed Tuesday. 

Wisconsin governor orders bars, restaurants to close, limits gatherings

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers ordered a statewide ban on all gatherings of more than 10 people as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, and closed all bars and restaurants, except for delivery and pickup orders, in an attempt to limit the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

Uber, Lyft suspending shared ride options in response to coronavirus

Uber and Lyft announced on Tuesday that they would be suspending their respective pool and shared options in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Minneapolis restaurants donate kitchens, chefs to help provide meals for those in need

A group of Minneapolis restaurants and caterers teamed up with Second Harvest Heartland to prepare meals to those in need during the COVID-19 outbreak -- and they're asking others to join in.

Trump wants quick checks sent to public in virus response

President Donald Trump wants the government to send checks to Americans in the next two weeks in an effort to curb the economic cost of the coronavirus outbreak.

Bars, restaurants, casinos closed in NJ and NY

Bars, restaurants and casinos are officially closed in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut.

University of Minnesota suspends in-person classes for rest of the semester, graduation ceremonies cancelled

There will be no more in-person classes at University of Minnesota for the rest of the semester, and graduation ceremonies have been cancelled, according to an update from U of M President Joan Gabel.

Minnesota man visits elderly father through window, as COVID-19 prohibits in-person visits

As nursing homes across Minnesota implement strict visitation restrictions amid the COVID-19 outbreak, people are getting creative with how to spend time with their loved ones.

Minnesota lawmakers pass $200 million funding bill to help hospitals, clinics deal with COVID-19 outbreak

Minnesota lawmakers worked through the night at the state Capitol to pass a $200 million bill that will provide funding for health care facilities across the state to deal with the outbreak of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. 

NASCAR season postponed through May 3 due to coronavirus concerns

NASCAR is postponing all of its activities and events through May 3, following the cancelation of the Atlanta and Homestead-Miami races due to efforts to help contain the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.