1 in 4 Americans have lost job because of coronavirus; most think they'll return to work

One out of every four American adults say someone in their household has lost a job to the coronavirus pandemic, but the vast majority expect those former jobs will return once the crisis passes

People missing out on stimulus checks because spouses are immigrants

Roughly 1.2 million U.S. citizens did not receive stimulus checks because they are married to immigrants who don’t have social security numbers and joint-filed their taxes.

Ilhan Omar introduces bill to cancel rent, mortgage payments during coronavirus pandemic

Legislation has been introduced that would cancel rent and mortgage payments for Americans during the coronavirus pandemic. This would be available to all Americans regardless of income or employment.

Minnesota joins Midwestern pact on when to reopen the regional economy

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has joined a pact with six other Midwestern governors, pledging to work in "close coordination" on how to reopen the regional economy.

Premiums to be refunded to those impacted by COVID-19

The state of California issued an order late Monday to demand insurers refund premiums to drivers and businesses impacted by COVID-19. 

Record 16.8 million have sought US jobless aid since virus

More than 1 in 10 American workers have lost jobs amid the coronavirus, underscoring the growing damage the crisis is taking on the world’s economy.

How to get your stimulus check if you didn't file taxes

TurboTax and the IRS have created the Coronavirus Tax Center to help Americans determine if they are qualified for a stimulus check and how much can be expected.

Minnesota issues first $600 CARES Act payments to people receiving unemployment benefits

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has begun issuing $600 additional compensation payments to people receiving unemployment benefits. 

Minnesota cities ask Gov. Walz to forgive mortgage, rent payments due to COVID-19

As hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans file for unemployment, there are concerns about paying rent or mortgages over the next few months. City leaders from a number of communities are now asking Governor Walz to forgive these payments until the pandemic is over.

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.

Bill would require Minnesota public universities to reimburse students for room and board due to COVID-19 closures

Legislation will soon be introduced to potentially reimburse college students for their room and board after universities across the state had to close to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Minnesota tax deadline moved to July 15 per governor's order

Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday that Minnesota will move the tax deadline to from April 15 to July 15 to align with the new federal deadline amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. 

22-year-old grocery store bagger wins $70 million after buying lotto ticket at work

Gregory Mathieu, 22, won $70 million from a lotto ticket he bought from the grocery store where he works. He says he's sharing his winnings with his family.