Minnesota Zoo opens drive-thru experience amid pandemic
As lawmakers seem split on a bailout, the Minnesota Zoo is launching a fundraiser of its own to raise money.
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.
'Stay Safe MN' order: What is now allowed, what can reopen and what must stay closed
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz let the state’s previous stay-at-home order expire Sunday and it has been replaced with a new order, dubbed "Stay Safe MN", that will allow more flexibility and social interaction amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Doctors warn of mysterious health condition linked to COVID-19 affecting children
Health officials are warning the public after children on the east coast have died due to a mysterious health condition linked to COVID-19. Though it's rare, doctors want families to be aware.
Meet Magnolia: 2020 Gerber baby is first adopted baby chosen for annual campaign
Magnolia captured the judges’ hearts with her “joyful expression, playful smile and warm, engaging gaze.”
California couple first in state to tie knot via Zoom during coronavirus pandemic
Sarita and Love Singhal tied the knot on Zoom, their family and friends appeared in boxes on the computer to witness the unusual ceremony and wish them well.
Utah boy, 5, steals parents’ car so he can buy Lamborghini in California, troopers say
Troopers in Utah pulled over a 5-year-old boy who took his parents’ car so he could go to California to buy a Lamborghini.
#ThankYouHeroes: Mattel unveils new collection of toys honoring front line workers of COVID-19
All net proceeds will be donated to #FirstRespondersFirst, an initiative created to help provide essential supplies, equipment and resources for health care workers and their families.
Parents waiting on wellness checks, vaccinations for kids because of coronavirus fears
Concerns over exposure to COVID-19 are creating a backlog in families postponing routine wellness visits and vaccinations for their children.
St. Paul families to receive additional meal assistance through June 5
St. Paul, Minnesota families will receive more meal assistance as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Mayor Melvin Carter announced Monday.
Minnesota woman shares special wedding day moment with grandmother amid COVID-19 pandemic
A Minnesota woman was able to share a special wedding day moment with her grandmother despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pregnancy amid COVID-19: Doctors report surprising, promising findings
Because the coronavirus is so new, there are not a lot of answers. But, one surprising finding so far is that pregnant women who get the virus do not seem to be getting any sicker than women who are not pregnant.
How parents can monitor online risks including predators, cyber-bulling
Whether it's for fun, work or school, we are all taking part in a lot more screen time amid this pandemic.
Toys for Tots distributing some toys early due to COVID-19
The Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program collects and distributes millions of toys to deserving children each year during the holiday season. During this pandemic, the organization decided it didn’t want to wait until the holidays to provide support.
Expectant mothers ditching traditional birth plans, fearing hospitals will be overrun
Now, many expectant mothers are scrambling to ditch their traditional birth plans, fearing hospitals will be overrun with illness and banish visitors, even spouses or partners.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Twin Cities offering free weekly meal packages for families during school closures
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities will begin offering free weekly meal packages to families this week to help kids and families who may be experiencing food insecurities due to work disruptions and school closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some Minnesota families won't get $500 stimulus checks for children
Minnesota families will not get $500 stimulus checks for dependent children over the age of 16, something that U.S. Rep. Angie Craig says is "a real problem" that Congress needs to address.
Love Your Melon donates 50,000 masks to children's hospitals amid COVID-19 pandemic
Love Your Melon, a Minnesota-based company that creates hats for children battling cancer, is now making fabric face masks to help patients and their families stay protected from 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.
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.