How Minnesota emergency crews are adapting response amid the pandemic

The novel coronavirus pandemic is changing the way some frontline emergency workers are doing their job in the name of health and safety.

156 MSP Airport food service employees laid off due to COVID-19 impact

A company that manages restaurants at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has laid off 156 permanent employees, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).

1 dead, 2 hurt after shooting in Minneapolis

One person is dead and two others are hurt after a shooting in north Minneapolis on Sunday.

How you can help Minnesota nurses and first responders

As supply becomes short, health care leaders are searching for protective equipment donations, like masks, from members of the public.

Minneapolis boxer's title dreams on hold after fight postponed

One month ago, Minneapolis fighter Jamal “Shango” James received news he had been waiting to get his entire career: he was going to be fighting for a title belt. One month later, his title shot is currently on hold.

Closures due to COVID-19 pandemic causing mass layoffs across state

The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting closures of bars, restaurants and other public gathering spaces in Minnesota is causing mass layoffs across the state. 

Sex offender accused of sneaking onto school bus during kindergarten field trip

A 62-year-old registered sex offender has been charged with stalking after he allegedly snuck onto a school bus in Minneapolis and rode with a class of kindergarteners on their way back from a field trip in 2019.

Minnesota distilleries producing, giving away house-made hand sanitizer

After their taprooms were forced to close earlier this week due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several distilleries in Minnesota have now pivoted to using their supplies to make hand sanitizer for their employees and their local communities. 

Twin Cities, Rochester YMCAs still have 500 openings for early childhood care

The Greater Twin Cities and Rochester area YMCAs have 500 openings for early childhood child care amid the coronavirus pandemic, the organization announced this week.

Going outside while social distancing is OK with some precautions

With most gathering places including gyms and health clubs closed, going outside for some exercise is one of the only things left to do to get out of the house.

Coronavirus: Here's what is closed, postponed in the Twin Cities

Businesses and venues across Minnesota are responding to COVID-19 concerns, with several spaces closing to the public, postponing events or canceling them altogether.

Woman dies after Minneapolis stabbing, suspect now facing possible murder charges

A woman died from her injuries nearly a month after she was stabbed in Minneapolis, according to Minneapolis police. Now that the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office ruled her death a homicide, the man who was charged in the stabbing is now facing possible murder charges. 

Minneapolis Fed President: Flatten the curve for the economy too

With the Federal Reserve dumping $1 trillion of liquidity into the credit and financial markets, FOX 9 Investigator Tom Lyden talked to Neel Kashkari, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, about federal checks possibly going out to every American and the long term prognosis for the economy during a pandemic.