Coronavirus in Minnesota: Here's what is canceled, postponed or closed this summer

The COVID-19 pandemic closed public spaces and postponed or canceled many large gatherings and events in the Twin Cities this spring, but it is now starting to affect summer activities as well. 

Pilot makes emergency landing on road near Duluth, Minnesota

A pilot made an emergency landing on a road near Duluth, Minnesota Tuesday afternoon after his plane’s engine stalled mid-air. 

Grandma's Marathon canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic

The 2020 Grandma's Marathon has officially been canceled due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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. 

Minnesota continues long tradition of MLK Day celebrations with renewed calls for justice

From the workplace to the streets, Minnesotans gathered to renew a call for civil rights justice at various Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations across the state.

Duluth woman paralyzed by driver impaired from huffing sues aerosol cleaner manufacturer 3M

A Duluth woman is trying to stop others from being injured or killed from huffing after she was left paralyzed from a crash in which the impaired driver had inhaled an aerosol keyboard cleaner.

Pardon considered in 1920 rape case that sparked Duluth lynchings

Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison say they support reconsidering a century-old rape conviction that sparked one of the most grim episodes in Minnesota history.

Duluth's Lift Bridge stuck in down position due to weight of ice buildup

The Duluth Lift Bridge has never been stuck like this before, but an estimated 2 inches of ice buildup on the east side is keeping the bridge from lifting.

Diocese of Duluth bishop dies Sunday from cardiac arrest

Bishop Paul Sirba with the Diocese of Duluth died Sunday morning after going into sudden cardiac arrest at church.