Minnesota governor stresses no large gatherings as Easter, Passover approach

Upcoming religious holidays, like Easter and Passover, will look different this year under Minnesota's stay-at-home order and social distancing guidelines due to COVID-19.

Walz appears likely to extend stay-home order, but with changes

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Monday he is likely to extend the state's stay-home order through April amid the coronavirus pandemic, but hinted at changes that would allow some businesses to reopen.

Gov. Walz asks Pres. Trump to declare disaster for Minnesota due to coronavirus

In a letter, Governor Walz is requesting President Trump declare a major disaster for Minnesota, allowing for federal relief as the state responds to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to deliver State of the State Sunday

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will deliver the annual State of the State Address at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 5. You can watch the speech on FOX 9 + or live online here.

Minnesota stay-home order likely to be extended, governor says

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Friday that he is likely to extend his stay-home order through the end of April, though no decision will be finalized until next week.

An icon turns 50: First Avenue reflects on five decades of music
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It may not be the birthday party they imagined, but First Avenue is celebrating its 50th birthday. The very first act took the stage on April 3, 1970 kicking off a storied history. First Avenue president Dayna Frank joined the Morning Buzz to chat about how the birthday celebration is being transformed amid the outbreak, and reflected on the venue's five decades of making music.

Minnesota will identify nursing homes with COVID-19 cases as pandemic spreads to 47 facilities

As soon as Friday, Minnesota will begin identifying nursing homes and other facilities that have seen COVID-19 cases, as the coronavirus has now spread to 47 different care facilities.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's bodyguard has recovered from coronavirus

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is self-quarantining and working from home for 14 days after a member of his security detail tested positive for the coronavirus, but that State Trooper has now recovered, the Governor announced Thursday. 

Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener postponed to 2021

The 2020 Minnesota governor's fishing opener has been postponed to next year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Saint Paul "Bridge Fund" to help families, small business during COVID-19 outbreak
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Saint Paul is rolling out a new program to help people struggling during the pandemic. Mayor Melvin Carter is proposing a nearly $4 million Bridge Fund - offering assistance to low-income families and small businesses. Mayor Carter joined the FOX 9 Morning News to talk about how the fund will work and how the city is responding to the COVID-19 crisis.

Minnesota hopes to have 5,000 hospital beds for COVID-19 peak

Minnesota officials are trying to manage a complicated supply-chain to support hospitals as they anticipate the peak of the pandemic, when resources like masks, respirators, and ventilators will be in short supply.