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.

Minnesota to start tracking hospital ventilators

On Friday, Minnesota hospitals and health officials agreed to share information about the number of ventilators throughout the state that could be used to treat critically ill patients having difficulty breathing.

Peace Corps evacuating volunteers worldwide amid coronavirus outbreak

he Peace Corps is telling its volunteers around the world that it is suspending all operations globally and evacuating all volunteers in light of the spread of the new coronavirus.

May Day Café in Minneapolis closes after employee tests positive for COVID-19

May Day Café in Minneapolis closed its doors Monday after an employee tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.