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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Edina closing playgrounds to help reduce spread of COVID-19
The City of Edina is closing of all its playgrounds on city parks in order to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, according to an update from the city.
The City of Edina is closing of all its playgrounds on city parks in order to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, according to an update from the city.
YMCA to provide care for school-age children of essential workers
The State of Minnesota and the YMCA are partnering to provide care for school-age children for essential workers and employees in the health field as schools remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The State of Minnesota and the YMCA are partnering to provide care for school-age children for essential workers and employees in the health field as schools remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Twin Cities restaurants offer food for kids during school closures
As schools remain closed during the COVID-19 outbreak, some restaurants across Minnesota are offering free meals for kids.
As schools remain closed during the COVID-19 outbreak, some restaurants across Minnesota are offering free meals for kids.
Disney sends 'Frozen 2' to streaming three months early for housebound families
The Walt Disney Co. will release “Frozen 2” on Disney Plus several months early to give families cooped up by the coronavirus a welcome distraction — and give its streaming service a boost.
The Walt Disney Co. will release “Frozen 2” on Disney Plus several months early to give families cooped up by the coronavirus a welcome distraction — and give its streaming service a boost.
Mom praised for parenting skills after making son do pushups in public bathroom in viral lesson on respect
A tough Texas mom is receiving messages of support from other mothers after a photo of her parenting skills in action went viral.
A tough Texas mom is receiving messages of support from other mothers after a photo of her parenting skills in action went viral.
Photo of dog keeping boy company during time-out goes viral
“I couldn't be mad long because it was just so cute how Peyton wrapped his arm around Dash. When Peyton had to go to time-out, I think Dash knew he needed his buddy.”
“I couldn't be mad long because it was just so cute how Peyton wrapped his arm around Dash. When Peyton had to go to time-out, I think Dash knew he needed his buddy.”
Minnesota housing scorecard finds 'urgent need' for more affordable homes
A new scorecard on the state of housing in Minnesota is shining a light on the "urgent need" for more affordable homes as the state faces its greatest home shortage in decades, according to data collected by Prosperity's Front Door.
A new scorecard on the state of housing in Minnesota is shining a light on the "urgent need" for more affordable homes as the state faces its greatest home shortage in decades, according to data collected by Prosperity's Front Door.
10-year-old once thought to never be able to walk runs across finish line at Disney Princess 5K
A 10-year-old defying the odds.
A 10-year-old defying the odds.
Minnesota asst. fire marshal warns of dangers with locking a loved one with autism in their room
One of the big challenges for the parent of a child with autism -- or even a caregiver of someone with Alzheimer’s -- is trying to keep them from walking out of the house.
One of the big challenges for the parent of a child with autism -- or even a caregiver of someone with Alzheimer’s -- is trying to keep them from walking out of the house.
Twins theme night games for 2020 include First Avenue, 'Friends' Night
The Minnesota Twins announced the theme night games for the 2020 regular season, including First Avenue Night, Sesame Street Day, Friends Night and more.
The Minnesota Twins announced the theme night games for the 2020 regular season, including First Avenue Night, Sesame Street Day, Friends Night and more.
Minnesota group designs 'angel dresses' for families who lost babies
About an hour west of the Twin Cities metro, in the city of Darwin, a group of women are expanding their work to help families who lost a baby during childbirth.
About an hour west of the Twin Cities metro, in the city of Darwin, a group of women are expanding their work to help families who lost a baby during childbirth.