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.

Minnesota lawmakers call for thorough investigation into George Floyd's death

Minnesota lawmakers are calling for a thorough investigation into the death of George Floyd, who died after being arrested by Minneapolis police.

House Republicans sue Pelosi in bid to stop proxy voting amid coronavirus concerns

House Republicans filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., to block a system of proxy voting put in place during the coronavirus pandemic on the grounds that it is unconstitutional.

President Trump committed to July 4 celebration in DC despite lawmaker alarm

The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump remains committed to holding a Fourth of July celebration in the nation’s capital even as Democratic lawmakers from the region -- one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus -- warn that the area will not be ready to hold a major event.

Biden calls Trump a 'fool' for mocking masks during pandemic

Joe Biden said Tuesday that wearing a mask in public to combat the spread of the coronavirus is a sign of leadership.

Appeals court tosses small businesses' lawsuit against Gov. Walz

The Minnesota Court of Appeals has thrown out a lawsuit against Gov. Tim Walz over forced business closures, but a federal lawsuit filed by a group of churches continues.

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.

Joe Biden to keynote virtual DFL State Convention this weekend

Former Vice President and presumptive Democratic nominee for president Joe Biden will keynote the Minnesota DFL’s state convention this weekend.

Proposed recall petition filed against Governor Walz

Conservative activists have filed a proposed recall petition against Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, accusing him of malfeasance in office over his handling of the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Mask donation drive held in Minneapolis day before required mask policy takes effect

In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Cty of Minneapolis kicked off a donation drive Monday to collect homemade face masks at fire stations across the city.

Minnesota Governor loosens restrictions on places of worship after discussions with faith leaders

The Walz Administration and the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis reached an agreement Saturday to allow places of worship to open at 25 percent occupancy as long as they adhere to social distancing and public health guidelines.