'It's been tough': Twin Cities Black-owned funeral homes adjust to pandemic

As the coronavirus continues to hit communities of color harder, Black-owned funeral homes in the Twin Cities metro are struggling to adjust.  

Georgia teen jailed in Cayman Islands released early

A Georgia college student jailed in the Cayman Islands for violating COVID-19 quarantine measures is back home.

Minnesota expands COVID vaccinations to seniors, teachers, child care workers

Minnesota will launch a pilot program this week for people 65 years and older, teachers and child care workers to get the coronavirus vaccine, but initial doses will be very limited. Nine appointment-only sites across the state will start offering vaccines.

COVID-19 in Wisconsin: Case, death averages trending in opposite directions

The 7-day averages for new COVID-19 cases and COVID-19 deaths are trending in opposite directions, according to Wisconsin Department of Health Services data. 

COVID-19 in Minnesota: 12 more deaths, 980 positive tests

The Minnesota Department of Health reported 12 new deaths from COVID-19 on Monday and 980 positive tests.

Week after restart, Minnesota bars glad to see customers return

Cheers during Sunday afternoon’s football game is a sound that Park Tavern staff haven’t heard in nearly two months.

COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 1 new death reported after 120 reported Saturday

The state of Wisconsin reported just 1 new death and 1,606 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, just one day after reporting more than 120 deaths. 

Ice cream from China contaminated with coronavirus: report

Officials believe the coronavirus was able to survive in the ice cream due to the cold temperature and was likely transferred from a person who had the disease. 

Minnesota music students to get full refund for trip canceled by pandemic

Hundreds of Minnesota high school music students will get full refunds for their European trip that was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, following a settlement with the Minnesota Attorney General's Office.

3M sues to stop distributor that sold 10,000+ counterfeit N95 masks to HCMC

3M officials say ill-fitting masks at Hennepin County Medical Center were counterfeits sold to the hospital by an unauthorized distributor.

BIPOC-owned businesses get an early shot at third round of PPP loans

With the latest federal stimulus package, small businesses are trying to receive the funding they need to keep their doors open.

Dodger Stadium transforms into COVID-19 vaccination site

Dodger Stadium reopened Friday as a COVID-19 mass-vaccination center, with Mayor Eric Garcetti saying it will have the capacity to vaccinate 12,000 people a day when it is running fully.

Wolves center Karl-Anthony Towns says he's tested positive for COVID-19

Karl-Anthony Towns announced Friday evening that he has tested positive for COVID-19, as the NBA has postponed the Wolves' Friday night game versus the Grizzlies.

Timberwolves game postponed due to COVID-19 protocols

The NBA announced Friday that the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Memphis Grizzlies has been postponed due to COVID-19 protocols with Minnesota.

'American Rescue Plan': Here's what's in Biden's COVID-19 relief plan

President-elect Joe Biden is proposing a $1.9 trillion plan to expand coronavirus vaccinations, help individuals and jump-start the economy.