Minneapolis, St. Paul worship services to be held remotely despite Governor's new order
Places of worship in Minneapolis and St. Paul will continue to hold services remotely, according to a joint statement from the cities’ mayors.
Places of worship in Minneapolis and St. Paul will continue to hold services remotely, according to a joint statement from the cities’ mayors.
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.
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.
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.
Trump deems houses of worship 'essential,' calls on governors to allow them to reopen
Trump said if governors don’t abide by his request, he will “override” them, though it’s unclear what authority he has to do so.
Trump said if governors don’t abide by his request, he will “override” them, though it’s unclear what authority he has to do so.
Parishioners, priest at Annandale church test positive for COVID-19
As Catholic churches in Minnesota push to reopen early in defiance of the governor's order, some parishioners and a priest at a Wright County church have tested positive for COVID-19.
As Catholic churches in Minnesota push to reopen early in defiance of the governor's order, some parishioners and a priest at a Wright County church have tested positive for COVID-19.
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.
Walz administration, churches don't back away from potential clash over reopening
Gov. Tim Walz's administration didn't bend Thursday after Catholic churches and some Lutheran churches said they would defy his orders and reopen next week.
Gov. Tim Walz's administration didn't bend Thursday after Catholic churches and some Lutheran churches said they would defy his orders and reopen next week.
Minnesota's Catholic, some Lutheran churches to reopen this month in defiance of Walz restrictions
Minnesota's Catholic church and some Lutheran churches will allow services to resume later this month, choosing to defy Gov. Tim Walz's latest regulations on public gatherings.
Minnesota's Catholic church and some Lutheran churches will allow services to resume later this month, choosing to defy Gov. Tim Walz's latest regulations on public gatherings.
Gathering size restrictions remain for places of worship, with plans for eased restrictions in future phases
Guidance for places of worship in Minnesota remains unchanged from previous weeks under the governor's order as other establishments are seeing some restrictions lifted under the state's reopening plans.
Guidance for places of worship in Minnesota remains unchanged from previous weeks under the governor's order as other establishments are seeing some restrictions lifted under the state's reopening plans.
Crews demolish beloved Melrose, Minnesota church damaged in arson
The community of Melrose, Minnesota gathered to remember the old Church of St. Mary as it was demolished Tuesday, years after an act of arson destroyed the interior.
The community of Melrose, Minnesota gathered to remember the old Church of St. Mary as it was demolished Tuesday, years after an act of arson destroyed the interior.
Priest uses squirt gun to shoot holy water and maintain social distancing
A priest in Detroit has been using a squirt gun to dispense holy water and maintain social distancing.
A priest in Detroit has been using a squirt gun to dispense holy water and maintain social distancing.
Report: Anti-Semitic incidents in US hit record high in 2019
The Jewish civil rights group counted the highest annual tally since the New York City-based group began tracking anti-Semitic incidents in 1979.
The Jewish civil rights group counted the highest annual tally since the New York City-based group began tracking anti-Semitic incidents in 1979.
Pro-life health clinic sues Minnesota governor, calling for ban on some abortions during pandemic
A pro-life health clinic in White Bear Lake leads a group of plaintiffs suing Minnesota leaders and health providers, calling for surgical abortions to be prohibited at Planned Parenthood and other health centers during the pandemic.
A pro-life health clinic in White Bear Lake leads a group of plaintiffs suing Minnesota leaders and health providers, calling for surgical abortions to be prohibited at Planned Parenthood and other health centers during the pandemic.
Minnesota church leaders, Walz discuss future of services amid COVID-19 outbreak
Governor Tim Walz hosted a call with church leaders from across the state Monday as communities try to make plans in accordance with COVID-19 guidelines.
Governor Tim Walz hosted a call with church leaders from across the state Monday as communities try to make plans in accordance with COVID-19 guidelines.
Minneapolis mosque publicly broadcasts historic call to prayer during Ramadan
Thursday night marked the first publicly broadcast call to prayer, or "Adhan," in Minnesota.
Thursday night marked the first publicly broadcast call to prayer, or "Adhan," in Minnesota.
Call to prayer to be broadcast in Cedar-Riverside during Ramadan in Minneapolis
To allow Minneapolis residents to pray together during Ramadan while maintaining social distance during the coronavirus pandemic, Adhan—the call to prayer—will be played over a loudspeaker in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood five times per day for the duration of the Islamic holy holiday.
To allow Minneapolis residents to pray together during Ramadan while maintaining social distance during the coronavirus pandemic, Adhan—the call to prayer—will be played over a loudspeaker in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood five times per day for the duration of the Islamic holy holiday.
U.S. Justice Department monitoring restrictions on worship
The United States Attorney General is warning state and local governments there could be consequences for cracking down on religious services.
The United States Attorney General is warning state and local governments there could be consequences for cracking down on religious services.
Churches go on with social-distanced services as pandemic disrupts Easter
The coronavirus pandemic threw a wrench in the Easter plans for Minnesota churches, but that didn't stop services on Sunday.
The coronavirus pandemic threw a wrench in the Easter plans for Minnesota churches, but that didn't stop services on Sunday.
Churches forced to get creative for Easter services as stay at home order is extended in Minnesota
The extension of the governor's stay-at-home order through May 4 means families with plans to travel or attend services are finding new ways to celebrate Easter.
The extension of the governor's stay-at-home order through May 4 means families with plans to travel or attend services are finding new ways to celebrate Easter.
Doctors, nurses in Good Friday procession at Vatican
The participation of Vatican medical personnel provided a stark reminder of how the virus outbreak has infused almost all walks of life.
The participation of Vatican medical personnel provided a stark reminder of how the virus outbreak has infused almost all walks of life.