Starbucks changes policy to allow Black Lives Matter T-shirts

Starbucks is tweaking its dress code to allow Black Lives Matter T-shirts and pins after complaints that it prohibited employees from wearing the items.

Some Twin Cities restaurants carefully reopen to indoor diners

The dial to reopening Minnesota has turned again Wednesday, with gyms reopening and some restaurants serving indoor diners.

Minnesota families have until June 30 to apply for $325 in temporary food benefits

Minnesota families have until June 30 to apply for temporary food benefits for children who would have received free or reduced-price meals if schools were open this spring.

Stay Safe MN plan Phase 3: What’s reopening, what's now allowed

The third phase of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s Stay Safe MN plan will begin on Wednesday, June 10 and allow for restaurants indoor dining, gyms, and entertainment venues to reopen as well as an increase in capacities for churches, salons and barbershops. 

Minneapolis café decides to leave 'black lives matter' street art, asks artist to make it permanent

Many restaurants in the Twin Cities are cleaning up after fires and looting last week, but one that sustained only minor damage in the form of street art has made the decision to leave it. 

Judge reaffirms Stay Safe MN order, Shady's bar must remain closed to indoor dine-in service

A Stearns County, Minnesota judge ruled Gov. Tim Walz has the right to issue his executive order requiring bars and restaurants to shut down during the pandemic after an Albany, Minn. bar announced its intent to violate the order last month.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.