Travel ban to extend to United Kingdom, Ireland

The White House announced that the U.S. will broaden its European travel ban, adding the United Kingdom and Ireland to its list.

Walz declares peacetime emergency, wants big gatherings canceled

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz declared a peacetime state of emergency Friday and urged people to cancel large gatherings and practice social distancing as the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Minnesota rose to 14.

Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft, Berkshire Hathaway boards

Gates also stepped down from the board of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc, where he has served since 2004.

Coronavirus mitigation efforts to be outlined Friday in Minnesota

Minnesota public health officials will hold a Friday afternoon news conference to announce new community mitigation efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus.

Brazilian official who met Trump has virus; no plans to test Trump

Fabio Wajngarten, a senior Brazilian official who met with President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago just days ago, has tested positive for coronavirus.

Disappointing results leave Sanders campaign at crossroads

The face of the Democrats’ far-left flank is suddenly staring up at a towering wall of opposition from his own party, an urgent call to unify against President Donald Trump and a growing delegate disadvantage.

Biden adds Idaho to win total, delivering blow to Sanders

Michigan and five other states held presidential contests on Tuesday at a critical point in the Democratic race.

Minnesota hospitals seek state cash grants amid coronavirus fears

Gov. Tim Walz had barely put his pen to paper Tuesday, freeing up $21 million in emergency funding to deal with the coronavirus outbreak, when new concerns emerged at the state Capitol.

NAFTA, Green New Deal protesters disrupt Joe Biden Detroit rally

After that flap was settled, another disturbance arose with a large group of about 25 people holding Green New Deal signs and 'No on Joe' signs began chanting.

Minnesota lawmakers pass emergency coronavirus funding

The Minnesota House and Senate voted unanimously Monday to free up $21 million in emergency funding that state health officials need to deal with coronavirus, as lawmakers rush to deal with an outbreak that has alarmed governments across the world.

Reporter's notebook: Death of a maiden

Jess Schweiss, cult survivor, 31, broke the silence of Victor Barnard’s River Road Fellowship.

Hennepin County Attorney's Office requests review of Burrell case

The Hennepin County Attorney's office has asked Sen. Amy Klobuchar to request the U.S. Department of Justice undertake the review of the Myon Burrell conviction in the murder of 11-year-old Tyesha Edwards.

Booker endorses Biden, says he'll 'restore honor' to office

Former Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey has endorsed Joe Biden. Booker announced on Twitter early Monday that Biden will “restore honor to the Oval Office and tackle our most pressing challenges.”

Sen. Kamala Harris endorses Biden for president

Kamala Harris endorsed Joe Biden on Sunday and said she would "do everything in my power" to help elect him, becoming the latest dropout from the Democratic race for president to line up behind the former vice president in his battle with Bernie Sanders for the nomination.