Air quality alert issued for parts of Minnesota, including Twin Cities metro, due to unhealthy ozone levels
The Twin Cities metro area is included in an air quality alert due to an increase in ground-level ozone, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
The Twin Cities metro area is included in an air quality alert due to an increase in ground-level ozone, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
MLB cancels 2020 All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium; LA will host in 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic, which has already disrupted the entire sports world, has forced league officials to rule out an all-star game for the first time since World War II.
The COVID-19 pandemic, which has already disrupted the entire sports world, has forced league officials to rule out an all-star game for the first time since World War II.
What will the next coronavirus relief bill look like? Congress mulls stimulus checks and back-to-work bonus
As a recent coronavirus resurgence threatens to derail the U.S. economy's gradual recovery from the worst downturn since the Great Depression, the spike in cases has put added pressure on Congress to pass another round of fiscal aid.
As a recent coronavirus resurgence threatens to derail the U.S. economy's gradual recovery from the worst downturn since the Great Depression, the spike in cases has put added pressure on Congress to pass another round of fiscal aid.
US adds 4.8 million jobs as unemployment falls to 11.1%
While the jobless rate was down from 13.3% in May, it is still at a Depression-era level. And the data was gathered during the second week of June, just before a number of states began to reverse or suspend the reopenings of their economies to try to beat back the virus.
While the jobless rate was down from 13.3% in May, it is still at a Depression-era level. And the data was gathered during the second week of June, just before a number of states began to reverse or suspend the reopenings of their economies to try to beat back the virus.
8 Health Partners clinics permanently closing after suspending service during COVID-19
Eight Health Partners clinics and its St. Paul-based alcohol and drug abuse program will be closing permanently after services were suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a HealthPartners press release.
Eight Health Partners clinics and its St. Paul-based alcohol and drug abuse program will be closing permanently after services were suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a HealthPartners press release.
Dakota County announces partnership to increase testing at congregate care facilities
Dakota County is taking steps to increase COVID-19 testing at congregate and long-term care facilities.
Dakota County is taking steps to increase COVID-19 testing at congregate and long-term care facilities.
Closing bars to stop coronavirus spread is backed by science
Authorities are closing honky tonks, bars and other drinking establishments in some parts of the U.S. to stem the surge of COVID-19 infections.
Authorities are closing honky tonks, bars and other drinking establishments in some parts of the U.S. to stem the surge of COVID-19 infections.
More politicians voicing support to 'mask up' in public
In public spaces across the nation, even in the Twin Cities, there’s a push to mask the unmasked.
In public spaces across the nation, even in the Twin Cities, there’s a push to mask the unmasked.
'The law is in effect:' Walz rips drug makers for suing over Minnesota's insulin law
Gov. Tim Walz and insulin advocates blasted drug makers who are suing to strike down Minnesota's new insulin accessibility law just as it takes effect.
Gov. Tim Walz and insulin advocates blasted drug makers who are suing to strike down Minnesota's new insulin accessibility law just as it takes effect.
US buys all of world’s remdesivir, preventing other countries from acquiring drug for months
The stockpiling has prompted outrage from global leaders.
The stockpiling has prompted outrage from global leaders.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 2 new deaths reported Wednesday
The state of Wisconsin's Department of Health Services reported two new COVID-19 deaths Wednesday, bringing the total to 786.
The state of Wisconsin's Department of Health Services reported two new COVID-19 deaths Wednesday, bringing the total to 786.
Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer recalled over potential toxic chemicals
FDA had warned about 9 sanitizers made by Mexico-based Eskbiochem SA de CV due to possible methanol
FDA had warned about 9 sanitizers made by Mexico-based Eskbiochem SA de CV due to possible methanol
Paisley Park to reopen after three-month hiatus
Some of Minnesota's most prized landmarks are reopening. Paisley Park is excited to welcome back fans with new safety protocols in place. Executive director Alan Seiffert joined the Buzz to chat about what you should expect on your next tour in Chanhassen.
Some of Minnesota's most prized landmarks are reopening. Paisley Park is excited to welcome back fans with new safety protocols in place. Executive director Alan Seiffert joined the Buzz to chat about what you should expect on your next tour in Chanhassen.
Doctor demonstrates how face mask blocks respiratory droplets from spreading
One medical expert’s widely-shared Twitter thread demonstrates the effectiveness of wearing a facial covering amid a pandemic that is far from over.
One medical expert’s widely-shared Twitter thread demonstrates the effectiveness of wearing a facial covering amid a pandemic that is far from over.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 7 new deaths reported statewide Tuesday
Seven new COVID-19 deaths were reported Tuesday after no new deaths were reported Monday.
Seven new COVID-19 deaths were reported Tuesday after no new deaths were reported Monday.
How risky is flying during the coronavirus pandemic?
Flying can increase your risk of exposure to infection, but airlines are taking precautions and you can too.
Flying can increase your risk of exposure to infection, but airlines are taking precautions and you can too.
'The worst is yet to come': Coronavirus pandemic 'not even close to being over,' WHO official warns
June 30 marks six months since the World Health Organization was first notified of the coronavirus pandemic.
June 30 marks six months since the World Health Organization was first notified of the coronavirus pandemic.
University of Minnesota to require masks on campus while indoors starting July 1
The University of Minnesota announced Monday that starting July 1, it will require all students, staff and visitors to wear a mask while in any indoor or enclosed space on campus.
The University of Minnesota announced Monday that starting July 1, it will require all students, staff and visitors to wear a mask while in any indoor or enclosed space on campus.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: No new deaths reported Monday
No new deaths were reported in the state of Wisconsin due to COVID-19 Monday.
No new deaths were reported in the state of Wisconsin due to COVID-19 Monday.
Minnesota reaches Governor's goal of testing more than 20,000 COVID-19 tests per day
Gov. Tim Walz and representatives from the Department of Health, the University of Minnesota and the Mayo Clinic announced a COVID-19 testing milestone in Minnesota during a news conference Monday, saying the state can now test more than 20,000 people for the coronavirus each day.
Gov. Tim Walz and representatives from the Department of Health, the University of Minnesota and the Mayo Clinic announced a COVID-19 testing milestone in Minnesota during a news conference Monday, saying the state can now test more than 20,000 people for the coronavirus each day.