Latest on COVID-19 in MN: At end of grim week, a possible glimmer of hopeAt the end of a grim week in Minnesota, there was a glimmer of hope: The rolling weekly average of newly confirmed COVID-19 cases went down for the first time since Oct. 26. It could be evidence the state has cleared a peak — but it could also just be a momentary blip in the numbers.
Tapping out, for now: MN bars, restaurants clear inventory before restrictions take effectSome Minnesota bars and restaurants offered food and drink specials to entice customers one more time on Friday night before a statewide closure took effect.
Judge throws out Trump bid to stop Pennsylvania vote certificationPennsylvania officials can certify election results that currently show Democrat Joe Biden winning the state by more than 80,000 votes, a federal judge ruled Saturday, dealing President Donald Trump’s campaign another blow in its effort to invalidate the election.
Facts don't support GOP Chair Carnahan's election claimsThe chair of the Minnesota Republican Party said this week that presidential election results in some of the state’s counties showed “extreme abnormalities.” A check of the vote totals shows the facts don’t back up her claims.
ChangeMakers: Kate Beane, bringing Indigenous stories into the present Kate Beane’s roots in the Twin Cities go back generations, and now she is working to bring their stories light.
3min 59sec‘I’m kind of screwed’: Restaurant workers brace themselves for more job lossWith COVID-19 spiking and Gov. Tim Walz ordering more restrictions on bars and restaurants, many staffers feel like they’re about to be out of a job again. But this time, they can’t rely on a $600 a week boost that helped keep them financially afloat in the spring.
A guide to navigating your virtual ThanksgivingWith COVID-19 cases on the rise in Minnesota, many families are planning to swap their traditional in-person Thanksgivings for virtual celebrations. But how will that work? We provide some tips for families to keep their video calls on track, along with a collection of activities to keep everyone entertained.
3min 51secCOVID-19 brings opera singer home to the farmThe pandemic is forcing many people to change how and where they work. For one Minnesota-born opera singer, the COVID-19 threat meant a return to her roots and a surprising revitalization.
4min 59secHoliday favorite British Arrows dodge the pandemic on both side of the AtlanticThe British Arrows — the Walker Art Center annual holiday extravaganza — hit not one but two COVID-19-related speed bumps this year: Not only can’t audiences visit the Walker for hundreds of screenings of the best of British television commercials, but the awards competition it is based on in London was postponed because of the pandemic. But organizers still found a way forward.
Wisconsin officials: Trump observers obstructing recountElection officials in Wisconsin’s largest county accused observers for President Donald Trump on Saturday of seeking to obstruct a recount of the presidential results, in some instances by objecting to every ballot tabulators pulled to count.
Call To Mind presents In Focus: Black youth resilience in MinnesotaHow is racism preventing young Black people from connecting with culturally appropriate care? How are Black youth remaining resilient during this difficult time and amid the challenges of persistent historic and institutional racism? Join Call to Mind correspondent Alisa Roth for this in-depth, interactive virtual town hall discussion.
Week offers snapshot of how Trump, Biden approach presidencyIf the differences between President-elect Joe Biden and President Donald Trump were not already clear, the days since the Nov. 3 election was decided have demonstrated the dramatically divergent ways in which each approaches the job of commander in chief.
Arctic lockdown: COVID-19 climbs in Canada's far northA large and isolated region of northeastern Canada entered a two-week lockdown as coronavirus cases creep up, including in largely Indigenous communities with limited access to intensive care.
3min 15secSmall turkeys are in demand as Americans downsize at ThanksgivingAs families across the U.S. scale back on how they traditionally celebrate the holiday, it's been a challenge for turkey producers as they figure out how to adapt to the changing market.
3min 41secStoryCorps: In running, work and parenting, Fauci paces himself for the 'marathon'At StoryCorps, Anthony Fauci talks with wife, Christine Grady, about parenting, running and work. He sees a link: "the idea of sticking with something and not giving up, even when it's painful."
Ways Minnesotans can help others during the holiday seasonCOVID-19 cases are reaching new peaks in the state, and many Minnesotans are still unemployed. The pandemic is still affecting thousands of people. If you are looking for places to donate to, or are looking for help, here is a list of nonprofits and organizations working across the state.
Police: 8 injured in Wisconsin mall shooting; suspect soughtPolice searched Friday evening for the suspect in a shooting at a suburban Milwaukee mall that left seven adults and a teenager injured.
Spokesman: Trump's eldest son tests positive for coronavirusA spokesman says President Donald Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., has been infected with the coronavirus.
Illinois teen charged in protest slayings posts $2M bailA 17-year-old from Illinois who is charged with killing two people during a protest in Wisconsin and whose case has become a rallying cry for some conservatives posted $2 million bail Friday and was released from custody.
Why you should care about stopping the spread of COVID-19In case you need convincing, or know someone who does, here’s a quick look at some of reasons health professionals find the growing spread of COVID-19 so concerning.