Midwest road trip ideas for the adventurous family
COVID-19 may have many larger trips on hold, but there are still great options for families looking to hit the road. Travel blogger Lindsey Ranzau joined us with her top picks for Midwest summer road trips.
As COVID-19 restrictions ease, customers flock to hair salons, restaurant patios
June 1 marked the day many restaurants and hair salons in Minnesota have been waiting for since closures due to COVID-19 went into effect more than two months ago.
Restaurants, bars, salons and campgrounds allowed to reopen Monday under Phase 2 of Stay Safe MN plan
Minnesota moved into its second phase of reopening Monday amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
555 coronavirus cases at Iowa Tyson pork plant
The Iowa Department of Public Health confirmed 555 employees had tested positive on Thursday.
St. Paul to require face masks indoors starting June 1
The city of St. Paul will soon require face masks inside all city buildings and licensed businesses starting June 1.
Minneapolis, Bloomington will let restaurants reopen June 1 with parking lot, sidewalk dining
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has signed an emergency regulation allowing the city’s restaurants to expand outdoor dining into parking lots, sidewalks and other areas when restaurants are allowed to reopen statewide June 1.
Grandfather moved to tears after first-generation college grads surprise him outside of nursing home
Vana Ebrahimi graduated from law school and her brother graduated from medical school in 2020.
Minnesota CrossFit gyms ask state to reclassify them so they can open sooner
About 100 CrossFit gyms are coming together to ask the state of Minnesota to re-classify them so they can open sooner than other gyms.
Teen embraces grandma for first time in over 2 months through plastic sheet amid COVID-19 quarantine
A 13-year-old Irish boy created a hugging device from household items in order to embrace his grandma who has been in isolation for over two months.
Controversy over Shady's Hometown Tavern heads to the courtroom
The debate over the potential opening of a small-town bar and events center in Stearns County moved from Albany’s Railroad Avenue on Monday to a virtual courtroom on Friday. Attorney General Keith Ellison joined in on the proceedings.
Crayola launches 24 skin tone crayons for inclusivity
Crayola is launching 24 specially formulated crayons that are designed to represent diverse skin tones so children and artists can color their work “creatively and accurately,” according to a Thursday press release.
St. Paul restaurant owner feels 'blindsided' by patio-only restaurant restriction
Restaurants with outdoor seating can start welcoming customers back on June 1, but owners are anxious and many feel they shouldn't have to wait if they can follow the safety guidelines.
How Minnesota's Stay Safe plan changes from Phase 1 to Phase 4
A new dashboard from the Minnesota Department of Health outlines the four phases of reopening Minnesota.
TSA outlines new travel safety guidelines ahead of Memorial Day weekend
The Transportation Safety Administration is introducing new safety guidelines ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
Sea Salt Eatery to reopen for takeout starting Friday
The popular Sea Salt Eatery says it is opening for takeout starting Friday with limited hours and menu.
On June 1, Minnesota restaurants may allow outdoor dining, salons can partially open
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is letting bars and restaurants reopen to outdoor dining on June 1, part of a slow-going approach to restarting the state's economy in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Salon owners worried about what services can be performed when customers wear masks
Salon owners are having mixed reactions to new guidance from the state of Minnesota on what kinds of businesses can reopen starting June 1.
'Phased plans' for reopening Minnesota bars, restaurants to be announced Wednesday
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his administrative leaders will announce "phased plans" for reopening bars, restaurants and other places of accommodation Wednesday, the state's economic development commissioner said. The announcement will be broadcast live at 3 p.m. on FOX 9 and streaming at fox9.com/live and the FOX 9 News App.
McDonald's workers plan strike over coronavirus protections
Workers at McDonald's restaurants in 20 cities will go on strike Wednesday to put pressure on the company to improve employee protections during the coronavirus outbreak.
Founder of Hell's Kitchen explains challenges restaurants face ahead of reopening
Gov. Tim Walz is expected to announce a phased plan of how bars and restaurants can safely reopen with a target date of June 1 Wednesday.