MnDOT unveils summer road construction projects, I-94, I-35W to see closures, delays

The Minnesota Department of Transportation’s road construction projects are going ahead as scheduled this summer, including resurfacing some busy interstates in and around the Twin Cities metro area.

COVID-19 preparations underway at Minneapolis VA Medical Center

Doctors at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center have treated nine people with confirmed COVID-19 cases and one of them is hospitalized.

Minneapolis uses 'Tiger King' to demonstrate social distancing guidelines

The City of Minneapolis looked to Netflix's hit docuseries "Tiger King" to find new inspiration to bring home the message of social distancing. 

Minneapolis police chief: Penalties will be 'last resort' for stay-at-home order violations

Minneapolis city leaders say police will focus first on education and outreach, not arrests, when it comes to violations of Gov. Tim Walz’s stay-at-home order, which goes into effect Friday night. 

Minneapolis closing some roads to cars to help pedestrians maintain social distance

To help people practice social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board will be closing down two sections of the parkways that run along the Mississippi River Friday to allow runners and walkers more space to spread out and maintain 6 feet of distance between each other. 

Some Minnesota businesses looking to hire as unemployment spikes

With so many people now out of work for another month, or maybe even longer, unemployment applications are now hitting new records as the ripple effect of the COVID-19 pandemic continues. At the same time, many employers are looking to add staff -- some temporary and some permanently.

Cause 'undetermined' in northeast Minneapolis fire

Officials with the Minneapolis Fire Department say the cause of the fire, which destroyed several businesses and apartments in northeast Minneapolis, is undetermined.

Group launches First Avenue coloring book to support music community during COVID-19 pandemic

Minnesota artists teamed up to create a coloring book inspired by the music venue First Avenue, with proceeds benefiting local gig workers struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hand-washing stations placed throughout downtown Minneapolis amid COVID-19 pandemic

Downtown Minneapolis now has 10 hand-washing stations placed throughout the city, the Mpls Downtown Improvement District announced Tuesday. The move comes as cities across the world work to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Security tips for businesses to prevent looting, robberies during coronavirus closures

With a large number of coronavirus-related business closures and reduced hours, Minneapolis police are increasing patrols throughout the city and sending a security bulletin with tips for closed business and restaurants adapting to takeout and delivery.