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.

Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul to be specialty COVID-19 facility

M Health Fairview is transforming St. Paul’s Bethesda Hospital into a COVID-19 specialty care facility due to an anticipated increase in patients.

Twin Cities COVID-19 models worry hospitals

Computer modeling is offering best and worst case scenarios for the Twin Cities when it comes to COVID-19 and its impact on the regional health care system. 

St. Paul declares local emergency over coronavirus pandemic

As cases rise and schools close, the City of St. Paul is declaring an emergency over the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.

As more seniors stay home amid COVID-19, Meals on Wheels depends on volunteers to serve them

The Centers for Disease Control say older adults are at a higher risk of getting sick from coronavirus and there are resources to help them as they spend more time at home.

Twin Cities commercial janitors unanimously approve new contract

Twin Cities commercial janitors have approved a new contract that gives them a $2.20 wage increase, more paid sick days, reduced cost health insurance and the addition of sexual harassment policies in their contracts.

St. Paul teachers union reaches contract agreement with school district, ending strike

The teachers strike in St. Paul, Minnesota is officially over. The St. Paul Federation of Educators reached an agreement with St. Paul Public Schools early Friday morning, ending a three-day strike. 

Charges: Woman assaulted police officer after allegedly throwing child off St. Paul balcony

A 33-year-old woman accused of throwing her 11-year-old son from a fourth floor balcony in St. Paul, Minnesota Monday is now charged with assaulting a police officer while she was being taken into custody. She was also charged with attempted murder.

Charges: Mother said she 'snapped' before throwing boy off St. Paul balcony

A 33-year-old woman accused of throwing her 11-year-old son from a fourth floor balcony in St. Paul Monday is now charged with attempted murder. She is also charged with assaulting a police officer while she was being taken into custody. 

Where kids can go during St. Paul teachers strike

A mediation session with the St. Paul Federation of Educators lasted until approximately 3 a.m. Tuesday but failed to produce a new two-year contract. Teachers went on strike Tuesday, and schools remained closed Wednesday as teachers once again gathered at the picket line.

What we know about Minnesota's 3 coronavirus cases

Tuesday, the Minnesota Department of Health announced the state's third case of coronavirus, this time in Anoka County. The person is in their 30s and has no "glaringly apparent" underlying health conditions. Officials said the patient was likely exposed through contact with international travelers.

St. Paul Public Schools to stay closed Wednesday due to teacher strike

For the second consecutive day, St. Paul students will not have school as the school district and the teachers' union continue negotiations.

St. Paul Public Schools closed as teachers go on strike

St. Paul Public Schools are closed as teachers go on strike more the first time in more than 70 years.Here's what teachers are demanding and what families and students need to know.

Police: Boy injured after being thrown from balcony in St. Paul, Minnesota

An 11-year-old boy is in serious condition after his mother pulled him out of bed and threw him off the balcony of their fourth floor apartment in St. Paul, Minnesota Monday morning.