VP Mike Pence doesn't wear mask during tour of Mayo Clinic COVID-19 research, treatment facilities

Vice President Mike Pence ignored a Mayo Clinic policy designed to slow the spread of coronavirus and did not wear a mask during his tour of Mayo's research and treatment facilities Tuesday.

Sen. Klobuchar's husband donates blood plasma for research after COVID-19 recovery

After beating COVID-19, the husband of Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar has donated his blood plasma to help researchers working on a treatment for the disease.

Turn the dial: Gov. Walz urges patience as Minnesota slowly moves backs towards normal

There was a bit of welcome news for businesses hoping to get employees back to work as Governor Walz opened up a little more this week on his plans to slowly open up the economy.

100,000 Minnesotans return to work Monday as some non-critical businesses reopen

Starting Monday, some non-critical businesses in Minnesota will be able to return to work if it is safe to do so, according to a new order from Governor Tim Walz.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz closes public schools for rest of academic year

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Thursday that public schools will remain closed for the rest of the academic year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

VP Mike Pence to visit Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota next week

Vice President Mike Pence will visit Mayo Clinic's facilities in Rochester next week, marking his second trip to Minnesota in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak.

More relief for small business: Rep. Angie Craig outlines what's inside new federal aid package
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The U.S. House is set to vote on a nearly $500 billion aid package with help for small business, hospitals, and COVID-19 testing. Congresswoman Angie Craig joined the FOX 9 Morning News to talk about what's in the bill, and what she'd like to see Congress tackle next.

Top U of M infectious disease doctor: 'We are in the very first innings of this game'

The University of Minnesota’s top infectious disease doctor said COVID-19 will “not rest” until 60-70 percent of the population is infected and develops immunity or until a vaccine is ready.

Minnesota wins temporary restraining orders against 3 landlords who violated executive order

The State of Minnesota has won temporary restraining orders against three landlords who violated Governor Tim Walz's executive order banning evictions during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Walz administration opposes GOP business reopening plan

Gov. Tim Walz's economic development commissioner says a Republican plan to reopen Minnesota businesses is "not practical."

'We are aligned:' Walz, Trump clear the air after stay-home protest

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he and President Donald Trump cleared the air this weekend after Trump egged on a protest outside the governor's mansion Friday over Walz's stay-home order.

President Trump tweets he had 'very nice' phone call from Minnesota governor

President Donald Trump tweeted Monday morning that he had a “very nice” phone call from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and that the federal government is working on getting the state the “all he needs, and fast.” 

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.

Gov. Walz launches week-long homemade mask drive across Minnesota

Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan launched a week-long statewide homemade mask drive to encourage Minnesotans to donate masks for workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Trump-endorsed protest seeks to reopen Minnesota

Several hundred protesters gathered outside Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s home Friday calling for the state to be reopened, but Walz said doing so would be “reckless” in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

President Trump tweets: 'LIBERATE MINNESOTA!'

President Donald Trump tweeted "LIBERATE MINNESOTA!" on Friday morning, marking the first time he's weighed in on the coronavirus situation in Minnesota.