Coronavirus In Minnesota: Essentia Health Limits Visitors

In order to protect the health of patients and staff amid coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, Essentia Health is restricting visitors at hospitals.

• Mar 15, 2020

Coronavirus In Minnesota: Mayor Carter Declares State Of Local Emergency

Mayor Melvin Carter declared a state of local emergency amid the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

• Mar 15, 2020

Coronavirus In Minnesota: Seward Community Co-Op Temporarily Closed

The Seward Community Co-op in Minneapolis has announced Sunday the immediate closure of their location on Franklin and Riverside avenue, due to coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns. 

• Mar 15, 2020

I-94 Temporarily Closed In Monticello After Serious Crash

The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating after a serious injury crash westbound on Interstate 94 in Monticello.

• Mar 15, 2020

Educators React To Executive Order Temporarily Closing Schools In Minnesota

Following an executive order from the governor, all Minnesota public K-12 schools will temporarily close starting Wednesday.

• Mar 15, 2020

Restaurants In The Metro Area With Curbside Pick-Up

In the midst of concern over COVID-19, health professionals have encouraged "social distancing." Restaurants around the metro area are stepping up by offering curbside pick-up.

• Mar 15, 2020

Sid Hartman Turns 100: Milestone Birthday For Minn. Newsman

Just like so many Sunday mornings before, Sid Hartman's column was printed in the sports section of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Then he joined the sports talk show on WCCO AM radio.

• Mar 15, 2020

Ethanol, Electric Vehicle Advocates Merging On Midwest Fuel Plan

After years of fighting their own policy battles, ethanol and electric vehicle advocates are tentatively banding together against a shared enemy: fossil fuels.

• Mar 15, 2020

Coronavirus In Minnesota: COVID-19 Cases Rise To 35; 3 Community Transmissions

The number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Minnesota has risen from 21 to 35, state health officials announced Sunday.

• Mar 15, 2020

Coronavirus In Minnesota: Gov. Walz Orders Closure Of Public Schools Across State Starting Wednesday

Gov. Tim Walz on Sunday ordered all of Minnesota's K-12 schools to close starting Wednesday in the hopes of slowing the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

• Mar 15, 2020

Coronavirus Updates: The Latest COVID-19 Headlines From March 14, 2020

Here are the latest COVID-19 headlines from Saturday, March 14.

• Mar 14, 2020

Coronavirus In Minnesota: Minneapolis Woman Warns Of Extreme Wait Times For Drive-Thru COVID-19 Tests

WCCO spoke with Catherine Vaught Saturday via Facetime, after she spent several hours trying to get tested for COVID-19.

• Mar 14, 2020

Twin Cities Janitors Voting On New Union Contract

Thousands of Twin Cities janitors are voting on a new union contract.

• Mar 14, 2020

Coronavirus In Minnesota: St. Paul's Hope Breakfast Bar Helping Families In Need During Outbreak

A Twin Cities restaurant is stepping up in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak.

• Mar 14, 2020

Coronavirus In Minnesota: Food Shelves Prepping For Steep Demand, Drop In Volunteers

As the push for food continues to grow during the COVID-19 outbreak, those who need it most may have a hard time getting it.

• Mar 14, 2020

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