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Organizers Cancel 2020 Grandma's Marathon
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, organizers have made the decision to cancel the events of Grandma's Marathon 2020, the first time this has ever happened in the history of the event.
Huge Drop in Passenger Traffic at Twin Cities Airport
The impact on the domestic airline industry as a result of the coronavirus crisis is very evident in a new report on activity at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
COVID-19: State Announces Small Business Guaranteed Loan Program
The state agency has announced the rollout of a temporary small business loan program that was authorized by the Minnesota Legislature last week.
Woman Sentenced to 10 Years for Death of 6-Year-Old Boy
A Fergus Falls woman has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the death of a 6-year-old boy who was left in her care.
Minnesota's Distance Learning Experiment Sees Some Glitches
Minnesota students experienced some glitches as they began learning from home as the state tries to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Macy's to Furlough Majority of its 130,000 Workers
Macy's is furloughing a majority of its 130,000 workers beginning this week as its sales have collapsed because of the pandemic.
Essentia Health Places 500 Employees On Administrative Leave
In preparations for an anticipated surge in COVID-19 cases, Essentia Health is placing about 500 non-medical staff members on special administrative leave.
Family Service Rochester Covid-19 Grocery Shopping Service
Family Service Rochester is really stepping it up during this crisis.
Wounded Minnesota Officer To Continue Recovery Out of State
A wounded Minnesota police officer will soon continue his recovery out of state.
Special COVID-19 Fund Created to Aid Rochester Area Non-Profits
A fundraising drive is being launched to help local non-profit organizations weather the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Rochester Area Small Business Coronavirus T-Shirt Fundraiser
Reason number 432,000 I love living in Southeastern Minnesota...when something bad happens, people step up...in this case, they're stepping up SIX FEET APART!