Minnetonka the latest Minnesota city to consider face mask ordinance
The City Council says it is deciding between "encouraging" residents to wear masks or adopting a city ordinance
Pandemic
Giordano's facing eviction from restaurant in Uptown
The Chicago-based chain's first Minnesota location will likely not reopen
State partners with businesses for tech and internet initiative for students
ConnectedMN says it has raised $1.65 million so far
For this year's summer vacations, 97 percent will travel by car
AAA predicts a 15 percent decline in overall summer travel
New Ulm ice cream shop offers premium treats, German spaghettieis
A new ice cream shop has opened in downtown New Ulm
'Imposter' unemployment claims on the rise in Minnesota
Fraudsters have been stealing personal information to file for unemployment as someone else.
New data predicts Depression-era level of food need in Minnesota
The state's largest foodbank says McKinsey & Co. projects need for food to peak in September
COVID-19 fall peak? Osterholm not expecting a massive 2nd wave
The fall peak has long been dubbed a "worst-case scenario" by Dr. Osterholm.
Mayo Clinic study suggests plasma from recovered patients safe for COVID-19 treatment
Authors note research is still needed on how effectively it treats the virus.
State OKs outdoor visits with long-term care facility residents
Residents can see visitors outside as long as both parties wear masks and maintain social distance.
Minnesota waives requirement for absentee ballot witnesses in primary
The Minnesota SOS has waived the witness requirement and will count ballots postmarked received 2 days after the primary.
For anniversary sale, Electric Fetus turns to reservations
With a $25 donation to local nonprofits, customers can reserve a time slot to browse records at the iconic shop
Ahead of special session, Walz to detail police reform and accountability package
Gov. Tim Walz will speak today at 3 p.m.
Minnesota health officials: 'We're not done with COVID yet'
The state has seen less activity in recent weeks, but health officials don't think what they prepared for was overkill.
During pandemic, advocates turn to ‘Farmers Market in a Box’
Free boxes of fruits and vegetables, mixed dairy items and meat will be available Friday at Allianz Field
Students on lunch assistance now eligible for $325 for groceries
Families already on SNAP should have already received the benefits. Families not on SNAP can apply until June 30.
Olmsted County mails absentee ballot applications to all registered voters
Hennepin, Ramsey and Dakota counties have similar plans.
High schoolers come up with creative solutions for prom, graduation
A moving stage. A drive-thru prom photo shoot. A trip to the White House. Here's what we saw from local students last week.
Minnesota State Fair canceled: 'We can't do it. There's just not time.'
It's been 74 years since the last time the State Fair was canceled.
These MN restaurants have closed since the coronavirus pandemic started
The list will be updated as more closures are announced.
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum reopens some walking paths
Visitors can choose from four walking options when making a reservation
New data shows spike in unemployment rate, number of claims
Because part-time workers and those expecting a recall are not counted, the rate does not reflect the full impact on employment in Minnesota
Here are Monday's COVID-19 figures for Minnesota
Monday's data is reflective of the latest reporting period, which was 4 p.m. Saturday through 4 p.m. Sunday.