July 3, 2020

COVID FAQs: Is it safe to dine indoors — or outdoors?

Malaka Gharib/ NPR Some states are allowing restaurants to move back to indoor dining. But is it a safe idea to dine in right now? […]
July 3, 2020

No federal mandates for masks on planes or empty middle seats

Airlines tired of largely empty flights because of coronavirus fears want to fill planes — and the federal government isn’t stopping them — now that […]
July 3, 2020

Celebrating the 4th? What to know for bars and parties

With new coronavirus infections climbing in most states, infectious disease experts are discouraging group get-togethers, especially those that involve drinking. In this photo patrons enjoy […]
July 2, 2020

A weekend at Pehrson Lodge Resort

Pehrson Lodge Resort is located right on Lake Vermilion near the city of Cook, MN. It’s the perfect spot for a family trip up north […]
July 2, 2020

U.S. adds 4.8 million jobs as unemployment falls to 11.1%

Hundreds of unemployed residents wait in long lines outside the Kentucky Career Center for help with their unemployment claims on June 19, 2020, in Frankfort. […]
July 2, 2020

Closing bars to stop coronavirus spread is backed by science

The reflection of pedestrians wearing face masks are seen as they walk past beer taps in a bar in Los Angeles on Monday, a day […]
July 2, 2020

MN banks, credit unions, offer COVID-19 mortgage help

A woman holds a sign up as demonstrators march in the street during the Cancel Rent and Mortgages rally on Tuesday in Minneapolis. Brandon Bell […]
July 2, 2020

Fireworks sales skyrocket during the coronavirus pandemic

TNT Fireworks operations include tents in Brainerd, Baxter, Little Falls and Pine River selling fireworks on a seasonal basis, and this season has been like […]
July 2, 2020

Some states want out-of-town visitors to quarantine

A sign at Newark Liberty International Airport warns airline passengers about a travel advisory that applies to people arriving from certain states. Visitors from Alabama, […]
July 2, 2020

Mayo Clinic opens first gluten-free kitchen, offers gluten-free meal items in Rochester

Items prepared in the new Mayo Clinic gluten-free kitchen will be available for staff and visitors on July 13. This kitchen ― believed to be […]