Lowery got his start as an activist organizing bus boycotts in 1950s Alabama. He led the Southern Christian Leadership Conference for two decades and prayed at Barack Obama's first inauguration.

The governors of Massachusetts and New Hampshire have temporarily ordered the use of disposable bags in stores around their states as a way to tamp down the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. And grocery stores around the country, including some in Minnesota, are putting restrictions on them. But are the fears warranted?

“I know there will be more deaths,” Gov. Tim Walz told reporters Friday, calling it "agonzing." All four who’ve died in Minnesota were in their 80s; three had been living in group care facilities.

President Trump indicated there would be an announcement about deals to make more ventilators, masks and other equipment. The news conference is scheduled to begin shortly. Watch it live.

The American Red Cross Minnesota said two of its Minneapolis Blood Donation Center employees became ill with coronavirus symptoms and that it has notified 19 donors they may have been exposed to the virus.

In the days since Minnesota bars and concert halls and other performance venues were ordered to close, many artists have moved their shows online. They offer livestreamed house concerts, pop-up performances and other opportunities for people to enjoy their talent via the internet.

Among the people who are still allowed to go to work during the coronavirus pandemic are personal care assistants and other in-home helpers. They provide essential living services to people who are elderly or who have disabilities. But the virus has created a new set of challenges for an industry that's already short-staffed and underpaid.

Starting Monday, teachers will activate their “distance learning” plans — teaching their K-12 students who are at home, regardless if those children have access to the internet or a computer. The state is ordering Minnesota schools to remain closed through May 4 as it grapples with the COVID-19 outbreak.

More than 140 others are sick aboard a cruise ship holding off the coast of Panama. The cruise line Holland America wants to move the ill coronavirus patients to the United States.

From acts of kindness and sweet gestures to inspirational signs, here are some of the ways Minnesotans are lifting one another during the coronavirus pandemic.

The rain that moves in Friday is the leading edge of a strong spring storm that will bring areas of heavy rain, heavy snow and high winds to different parts of the state. Only northwestern Minnesota may escape any precipitation with this storm.

The iconic songwriter surprised fans at midnight with a 17-minute song about the assassination of JFK.

Lillian Bloodworth, now 92, says when she first started to give blood, other donors would read her name tag and ask if that was really her name or if it was a gimmick for the blood bank.

Johnson said that he was tested on the advice of the chief medical officer after showing “mild symptoms” involving a temperature and a persistent cough. He is now self-isolating and working from home.

Psychologists say that what a lot of us are feeling these days is, in fact, a form of grief. Here's how to honor that feeling and regain equilibrium as we face an unknown future.

President Trump said Thursday that the U.S. is doing "tremendous" testing. But the truth is the country still lags far behind what's needed.

The White House briefing took place on the same day that official statistics indicated the U.S. has recorded more coronavirus cases than China. President Trump said his administration is working on publishing guidelines for state and local governments to use to determine whether to increase or relax social distancing rules.

Advocates for the homeless in Minnesota are pleading for more state resources to help protect the vulnerable population in crowded shelters and emergency centers.