Klobuchar, Emmer expect $900 billion stimulus soon, including direct checks
Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer don't agree on much, but both expect Congress to pass a stimulus package over the weekend or early next week.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer don't agree on much, but both expect Congress to pass a stimulus package over the weekend or early next week.
Lakeville bar defies COVID-19 order for 2nd day despite state's actions
For the second day, Alibi Drinkery in Lakeville was open and in violation of state orders and full of customers - one carrying his copy of the U.S. Constitution.
For the second day, Alibi Drinkery in Lakeville was open and in violation of state orders and full of customers - one carrying his copy of the U.S. Constitution.
Delay in deal on COVID-19 relief, 2nd stimulus check may force weekend sessions for Congress
Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans.
Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans.
AG Ellison sues 2 Minnesota bars for illegally reopening Wednesday
The Minnesota Attorney General has filed lawsuits against two bars that opened Wednesday in defiance of Gov. Tim Walz’s COVID-related closures.
The Minnesota Attorney General has filed lawsuits against two bars that opened Wednesday in defiance of Gov. Tim Walz’s COVID-related closures.
Minnesota reports 2,775 new COVID-19 cases, 83 deaths Thursday
Minnesota health officials reported 2,775 new cases of COVID-19 and 83 additional deaths from the disease Thursday.
Minnesota health officials reported 2,775 new cases of COVID-19 and 83 additional deaths from the disease Thursday.
Penguins, armadillos explore closed conservatory at Como Zoo
With the Como Zoo closed once again due to the COVID-19 pandemic, zookeepers have been letting some of the animals roam around the conservatory.
With the Como Zoo closed once again due to the COVID-19 pandemic, zookeepers have been letting some of the animals roam around the conservatory.
High school, youth sports can resume practice on Jan. 4, no games yet
The earliest the Minnesota winter high school sports season will start is Jan. 4, 2021, according to new guidelines put in place by Governor Tim Walz.
The earliest the Minnesota winter high school sports season will start is Jan. 4, 2021, according to new guidelines put in place by Governor Tim Walz.
Bars, restaurants allowed to resume outdoor service, ban on indoor dining remains
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is extending his ban on indoor dining at bars and restaurants into January, but will allow outdoor dining to resume at a limited capacity starting Saturday.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is extending his ban on indoor dining at bars and restaurants into January, but will allow outdoor dining to resume at a limited capacity starting Saturday.
Walz keeps indoor dining ban; gyms, sports get limited restart
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is extending his ban on indoor dining while putting strict limits on the restart of gyms and youth sports.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is extending his ban on indoor dining while putting strict limits on the restart of gyms and youth sports.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: Case increase average down to 3,247 after peaking at 6,500 last month
The state of Wisconsin's 7-day COVID-19 case increase average continued its sharp decline Wednesday, getting down to 3,247 after peaking at more than 6,500 about one month ago.
The state of Wisconsin's 7-day COVID-19 case increase average continued its sharp decline Wednesday, getting down to 3,247 after peaking at more than 6,500 about one month ago.
Elementary schools can reopen to in-person learning on Jan. 18
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Wednesday he will allow elementary schools to reopen to in-person learning on Jan. 18.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Wednesday he will allow elementary schools to reopen to in-person learning on Jan. 18.
Congress nears agreement on 2nd stimulus check in long-delayed COVID-19 relief deal
The $908 billion bipartisan package would extend direct payments of $500-$600 to most Americans but would deny long-sought aid to state and local governments.
The $908 billion bipartisan package would extend direct payments of $500-$600 to most Americans but would deny long-sought aid to state and local governments.
Minnesota reports 92 new COVID-19 deaths Wednesday as cases, hospitalizations decrease
Minnesota health officials reported 2,279 new cases of COVID-19 and 92 more deaths Wednesday.
Minnesota health officials reported 2,279 new cases of COVID-19 and 92 more deaths Wednesday.
Judge Judy says she confronted ‘narcissist’ man for not wearing mask at hair salon
Judge Judy, whose real name is Judith Sheindlin, recently channeled her no-nonsense attitude when she saw a man without a face mask at a salon amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Judge Judy, whose real name is Judith Sheindlin, recently channeled her no-nonsense attitude when she saw a man without a face mask at a salon amid the coronavirus pandemic.
California orders more body bags as coronavirus cases claim more lives
California is distributing 5,000 body bags mostly to the hard-hit Los Angeles and San Diego areas and has 60 refrigerated trailers standing by as makeshift morgues in anticipation of a surge of COVID-19 deaths,
California is distributing 5,000 body bags mostly to the hard-hit Los Angeles and San Diego areas and has 60 refrigerated trailers standing by as makeshift morgues in anticipation of a surge of COVID-19 deaths,
Pandemic just one of many hurdles for Lake Street businesses
COVID-19 has put a strain on many Minnesota businesses and forced owners to make difficult decisions.
COVID-19 has put a strain on many Minnesota businesses and forced owners to make difficult decisions.
Gov. Walz to keep in-person dining closed through holidays
Gov. Tim Walz will keep indoor dining at bars and restaurants on pause through the holidays, the governor’s spokesperson announced Tuesday night.
Gov. Tim Walz will keep indoor dining at bars and restaurants on pause through the holidays, the governor’s spokesperson announced Tuesday night.
‘This is one thing our kids won’t lose this year’: School district gives virtual students snow day
A West Virginia school superintendent said she will not deprive her district’s students of the first snow day of the year, despite many children learning from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
A West Virginia school superintendent said she will not deprive her district’s students of the first snow day of the year, despite many children learning from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 vaccinations now underway in Minnesota
COVID-19 vaccines are now being administered across Minnesota.
COVID-19 vaccines are now being administered across Minnesota.
Walz plots 'changes' to business closure order, but not 'back to normal'
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he will make changes to the COVID-19 closure order that is scheduled to end Friday night, but there will be no immediate return to normal.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he will make changes to the COVID-19 closure order that is scheduled to end Friday night, but there will be no immediate return to normal.