E-cig company, Anoka County Commissioner team up to donate 400 gallons of hand sanitizer

Baker White, an e-cig company based in Ramsey, Minnesota, teamed up with Anoka County Commissioner Matt Look to give away 400 gallons of hand sanitizer to help combat the spread of COVID-19.

From a distance, young Minnesota girl befriends neighbor during COVID-19 outbreak

As families across Minnesota stay home and maintain a social distance from others, one young girl made friends with her neighbor - all by communicating from her balcony.

2 good Samaritans rescue snowshoer who fell through ice in Bloomington

Two good Samaritans helped a snowshoer who fell through thin ice on Lower Penn Lake in Bloomington, according to Bloomington Assistant Fire Chief Jay Forster.

Neighbors celebrate 4-year-old's birthday with parade after coronavirus cancels party

After a Becker, Minnesota girl’s 4th birthday party was canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak, neighbors put on a parade Saturday to help her celebrate instead. 

Minnesotans find creative ways to maintain positivity amid COVID-19 outbreak

Though the coronavirus outbreak has put a tremendous strain on many across the county, some residents in Minnesota are finding ways to shine a light during a dark time.

Minnesota woman sews face masks to give to health care workers

The call for masks and personal protection is heard across the country as shortages impact medical workers. Among those stepping up to help is a Minnesota woman who says it’s the least she can do amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Richfield preschool teacher keeps connected with students through storytime

While the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the lives of people across the globe, it is also putting on display some great examples of human ingenuity. It has people finding new and different ways to stay in touch while they can physically see each other.

People take to sidewalks with colorful chalk to share messages of encouragement amid COVID-19 crisis

A post on social media encouraged residents who were under isolation orders in cities across the U.S. to reach out to others with bright messages of hope etched onto sidewalks and driveways.

Austin couple gets married after making adjustments to follow coronavirus guidelines

Ben and Ashley Pedretti weren't going to let coronavirus COVID-19 restrictions keep them from walking down the aisle. It wasn't exactly the wedding they'd planned but Ashley's mom Karen May says the couple, and the family, wouldn't have changed a thing.

How Minnesotans can help one another during COVID-19 outbreak

Although Minnesotans have been asked to practice social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic, residents across the state are finding ways to help one another through this difficult time.

Minneapolis restaurants donate kitchens, chefs to help provide meals for those in need

A group of Minneapolis restaurants and caterers teamed up with Second Harvest Heartland to prepare meals to those in need during the COVID-19 outbreak -- and they're asking others to join in.