As president calls places of worship 'essential,' Minnesota faith leaders weigh return to in-person service
Places of worship around the country have been given the green light by President Donald Trump to begin reopening Friday afternoon.
Places of worship around the country have been given the green light by President Donald Trump to begin reopening Friday afternoon.
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.
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.
Group sues Gov. Tim Walz over restrictions on church gatherings, hearing set for Tuesday
A U.S. District Court judge in Minnesota will conduct a hearing Tuesday about a temporary restraining order on behalf of Minnesota churches to suspend enforcement of Minnesota’s Stay Safe MN order as it relates to religious services.
A U.S. District Court judge in Minnesota will conduct a hearing Tuesday about a temporary restraining order on behalf of Minnesota churches to suspend enforcement of Minnesota’s Stay Safe MN order as it relates to religious services.
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.
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.
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.
Senate candidate Jason Lewis sues Gov. Walz over restrictions
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Jason Lewis is suing Gov. Tim Walz, arguing the governor's restrictions on public gatherings violate Lewis' constitutional rights to campaign for office.
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Jason Lewis is suing Gov. Tim Walz, arguing the governor's restrictions on public gatherings violate Lewis' constitutional rights to campaign for office.
Minnesota governor, lawmakers point fingers after session fizzles
Minnesota's governor and top lawmakers pointed fingers Monday after the 2020 legislative fizzled at the end, putting pieces of the state's coronavirus response in limbo.
Minnesota's governor and top lawmakers pointed fingers Monday after the 2020 legislative fizzled at the end, putting pieces of the state's coronavirus response in limbo.
Minnesota Baseball Association making pitch to play town ball in 2020
Most town ball games originally on the schedule on Sunday in Minnesota would’ve surely been a wash out.
Most town ball games originally on the schedule on Sunday in Minnesota would’ve surely been a wash out.
Minnesota Governor signs 11 new laws, including ban on chemical TCE
Gov. Tim Walz signed 11 bills into law Saturday, most notably including Tobacco 21 and a ban on the chemical trichloroethylene.
Gov. Tim Walz signed 11 bills into law Saturday, most notably including Tobacco 21 and a ban on the chemical trichloroethylene.
Gov. Walz signs Tobacco 21 into Minnesota law 3 years after its introduction
Minnesota became the 25th state to adopt Tobacco 21 Saturday after Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill passed by the legislature this week.
Minnesota became the 25th state to adopt Tobacco 21 Saturday after Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill passed by the legislature this week.
Gov. Walz orders all flags flown at half-staff on 19 of every month to honor Minnesotans lost to COVID-19
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has directed all flags at state and federal buildings to be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, May 19 and on the 19th of every month for the rest of the year to honor the lives lost to COVID-19.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has directed all flags at state and federal buildings to be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, May 19 and on the 19th of every month for the rest of the year to honor the lives lost to COVID-19.
Gov. Tim Walz appoints Judge Gordon Moore to Minnesota Supreme Court
Gov. Tim Walz appointed Judge Gordon Moore to the Minnesota Supreme Court Friday.
Gov. Tim Walz appointed Judge Gordon Moore to the Minnesota Supreme Court Friday.
Minnesota Governor sets June 1 goal to reopen bars, restaurants, salons
The Governor has directed his cabinet to issue guidance to Minnesota bars, restaurants, salons and barbershops so they can safely open on June 1.
The Governor has directed his cabinet to issue guidance to Minnesota bars, restaurants, salons and barbershops so they can safely open on June 1.
Minnesota Governor: Summer day camps, possibly some youth sports allowed this summer
With some restrictions, Gov. Tim Walz announced Minnesota kids can attend summer day camps this year and he hopes to include some summer youth sports, too.
With some restrictions, Gov. Tim Walz announced Minnesota kids can attend summer day camps this year and he hopes to include some summer youth sports, too.
Minnesota will allow remote camping after May 18, but campgrounds will remain closed
Minnesota campers will be allowed back into the woods under changes coming with the end of Governor Walz's stay-at-home order but with restrictions.
Minnesota campers will be allowed back into the woods under changes coming with the end of Governor Walz's stay-at-home order but with restrictions.
Walz orders protections against discrimination for workers in unsafe conditions amid COVID-19
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is ordering employers not to discriminate or retaliate against workers raising concerns over unsafe working conditions amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is ordering employers not to discriminate or retaliate against workers raising concerns over unsafe working conditions amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Stay Safe MN': New order to allow small social gatherings, retail stores to reopen at 50% capacity
In a speech Wednesday night, Gov. Tim Walz announced he would let the previous stay-at-home order expire Sunday and replace it with an order allowing for gatherings of friends and family of 10 or fewer people and allowing retail stores to reopen with a maximum capacity of 50 percent.
In a speech Wednesday night, Gov. Tim Walz announced he would let the previous stay-at-home order expire Sunday and replace it with an order allowing for gatherings of friends and family of 10 or fewer people and allowing retail stores to reopen with a maximum capacity of 50 percent.
'Feeling of not finishing' as Minnesota cancels in-person graduation ceremonies
The Class of 2020 in Minnesota won't get to experience the moment they have been waiting on.
The Class of 2020 in Minnesota won't get to experience the moment they have been waiting on.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz outlines 5-point plan to protect long-term care residents from COVID-19
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz outlined a five-point plan to protect residents of long-term care facilities Thursday, as he faces increasing pressure over the situation at nursing homes and other care centers.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz outlined a five-point plan to protect residents of long-term care facilities Thursday, as he faces increasing pressure over the situation at nursing homes and other care centers.
Twin Cities churches, salons and other businesses sue Gov. Walz, AG and county attorneys over stay-at-home order
Some Twin Cities churches, salons, a mini golf course and a card and gift shop are collectively suing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison and the Anoka, Hennepin and Ramsey county attorneys over the stay-at-home order that has kept many businesses and large gathering places closed to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Some Twin Cities churches, salons, a mini golf course and a card and gift shop are collectively suing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison and the Anoka, Hennepin and Ramsey county attorneys over the stay-at-home order that has kept many businesses and large gathering places closed to slow the spread of COVID-19.



















