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.

Minnesota schools cope with closures during COVID-19 outbreak

Schools are getting ready to close after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced the state would cancel school for nearly two weeks starting this Wednesday.

Nickelodeon Universe to close Wednesday for all of March due to COVID-19

The Mall of America says some of its tenants are closed or limiting hours, but its foremost tenant, the Nickelodeon Universe, will close for the rest of the month.

EU chief proposes 30-day ban on nonessential entry into bloc

The European Union's top official on Monday proposed a 30-day ban on anyone entering the bloc unless their travel is essential.

Grand Princess passengers from Wisconsin return home late Sunday night

The 29 Wisconsin residents aboard the Grand Princess cruise are home Monday after arriving on a National Guard aircraft late Sunday night.

Coronavirus cancels high school state tournaments, denies champions

High school basketball players were supposed to be playing for championships and cutting down nets this past weekend, but a worldwide health crisis had other ideas.

Canterbury Park, Grand Casino suspend operations amid COVID-19 concerns

Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minnesota is temporarily suspending all card casino, simulcast and special events operations amid COVID-19 concerns, the company announced Monday.

Twin Cities restaurants offer food for kids during school closures

As schools remain closed during the COVID-19 outbreak, some restaurants across Minnesota are offering free meals for kids.

Minnesota family finds special way to visit grandma during COVID-19 lockdown

One Minnesota family found a special way to visit grandma as nursing homes across the country takes extra precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vegas casinos and resorts to close amid coronavirus pandemic

The owners of iconic Las Vegas casinos such as Bellagio and Wynn Las Vegas are shutting down as the coronavirus pandemic prompts authorities to lock down public gathering places.