Minnesota shelters see higher number of abandoned and surrendered pets during pandemic
Many families are struggling to make ends meet in the pandemic and that means some people are no longer able to care for their pets.
Top Congressional leaders agree on COVID-19 relief deal, next is a vote
The country's top lawmakers agreed to a COVID-19 relief deal late Saturday night, clearing the way for a vote to seal the relief package on Sunday.
Restaurants reopen outdoor dining in Minnesota as COVID-19 restrictions are relaxed
Plenty of people made their way out for the day as Minnesota relaxed restrictions on restaurants, allowing outdoor dining during the pandemic.
State: 3 more Minnesota restaurants face liquor license suspensions for allowing indoor dining during pause
Minnesota officials have warned three more businesses in the state they are facing liquor license suspensions for allowing indoor service during a COVID-19 pause.
Judge orders Lakeville, Minn. restaurant to close after violating COVID-19 order
A Lakeville, Minnesota restaurant that reopened indoor dining service, despite an executive order restricting it from Governor Tim Walz, has been ordered to close, the state attorney general announced on Friday.
Klobuchar, Emmer expect $900 billion stimulus soon, including direct checks
Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer don't agree on much, but both expect Congress to pass a stimulus package over the weekend or early next week.
Delay in deal on COVID-19 relief, 2nd stimulus check may force weekend sessions for Congress
Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans.
Pandemic just one of many hurdles for Lake Street businesses
COVID-19 has put a strain on many Minnesota businesses and forced owners to make difficult decisions.
Gov. Walz to keep in-person dining closed through holidays
Gov. Tim Walz will keep indoor dining at bars and restaurants on pause through the holidays, the governor’s spokesperson announced Tuesday night.
Minnesota lawmakers nix takeout growler sales, to-go cocktails
Minnesota lawmakers rejected an amendment that would have allowed takeout growler sales and cocktails to-go as part of a larger relief bill passed Monday night.
Businesses await decision on COVID-19 pause in Minnesota, passage of relief package
Governor Walz is set to make a decision this week on whether or not he will extend the latest COVID-19 pause in Minnesota is set to expire on Friday.
Minnesota Dry Cleaners Association: Revenue is down more than 60 percent because of pandemic
Inside St. Croix Dry Cleaners, owner Dave Nemec stood in front of hanging rails used for clothes that have been freshly cleaned and pressed.
Liquor license suspended after East Grand Forks bar continues violating order
A bar in East Grand Forks, Minnesota had its liquor license suspended after the bar continued violating the governor's executive order despite a citation and restraining order.
Live events industry lost $30B due to COVID-19 pandemic, Pollstar says
Pollstar on Friday released its year-end report, explaining that the live events industry should have hit a record-setting $12.2 billion this year, but instead it incurred $9.7 billion in losses.
Uptown business owners launch GoFundMe as pandemic continues to slow sales
While businesses wait to find out if they’ll be getting help, many are relying on their communities for support more than ever.
House, Senate strike apparent deal on $216 million in business relief, not on unemployment benefits
Minnesota lawmakers have struck a deal to send $216 million in cash relief to businesses hit by the coronavirus pandemic and mandatory shutdowns, but there's no agreement to extend unemployment benefits to laid-off workers.
Unemployment claims jump to 853,000 amid resurgence of COVID-19
The number of people applying for unemployment aid jumped last week to 853,000, the most since September, evidence that some companies are cutting more jobs as new virus cases spiral higher.
After overwhelming response to plea for help, St. Paul restaurant gives back
After putting out a plea for help, a St. Paul restaurant is now hoping to give back.
Dozens of Minnesota business owners release video testimonials asking for financial relief
Hospitality Minnesota released video testimonials from owners and employees of businesses affected by the state’s latest COVID-19-related restrictions Wednesday as they urged legislators and the Governor to pass financial aid.
New White House offer adds $600 stimulus checks to COVID-19 relief
It proposes the $600 direct payment for individuals and $1,200 for couples, which is half the payment delivered by the March pandemic relief bill.