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March 25, 2020
Tuition rates are rising for the Minnesota State system, including Normandale Community College.

Minnesota State students concerned about looming shift to online classes

The students spoke to Minnesota State officials during a video conference Wednesday.
Local
March 25, 2020
Empty lines were a common sight as several airlines had only one ticketing agent Wednesday at MSP.

The emptiness of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

The scene looked drastically different than normal at MSP Airport as efforts to deal with the Coronavirus have taken their toll on air travel and the airline industry Wednesday, March 25, 2020 in St. Paul, Minn.
Local
March 25, 2020
Minnesota Department of Commerce commissioner Steve Kelley spoke during a press conference. ] LEILA NAVIDI • leila.navidi@startribune.com BACKG

Consumers warned not to borrow from unlicensed lenders

The Minnesota Department of Commerce says online lenders may charge illegal interest rates.
Local
March 25, 2020

Read Gov. Tim Walz's COVID-19 'stay-at-home' order

Local
March 25, 2020
A car was pulled from the Chippewa River midafternoon Tuesday in an effort that included fire, police and volunteer personnel, according to the Eau Cl

Body of UW-Eau Claire student recovered from car that went into Chippewa River

Car went into the river early Friday, but high water levels slowed the recovery process, police said.
Local
March 25, 2020

How to make a Quarantini

Local
March 25, 2020

A reason to smile: How Minnesotans are boosting morale during the coronavirus outbreak

Local
March 25, 2020

Recipe: Cacio e Pepe

Local
March 25, 2020
Workers at the Maven apartment construction site in Burnsville Tuesday morning.

Twin Cities apartment developers worry shutdown could idle projects worth billions

For now, work continues on dozens of new projects but many not yet underway could be shelved.
Local
March 25, 2020
People are finding ways to stay social during social isolation.

Google Hangouts, virtual happy hours: Minnesotans find ways to connect

From Google Hangouts to alley parties, friends and family are staying connected in creative ways.
St. Paul
March 25, 2020
Archbishop John Nienstedt spoke about the Archdiocese bankruptcy. ] FILE ** GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Friday, January 16, 2015 The St. Pau

Request to Vatican to investigate Archbishop Nienstedt in limbo

It's being called a test case of new Vatican rules to discipline bishops.
Local
March 25, 2020
Audience pollen (photo provided)

Here's how Minnesotans are connecting for virtual happy hours, game nights and birthday parties

Virtual get-togethers have become a lifeline. Here's how we're learning to connect.
Local
March 25, 2020
Indeed Brewery co-founder Tom Whisenand hosted the "Who Needs a Beer?" Facebook Live variety show Thursday night. He made multiple impassioned pleas t

Livestreams, Google hangouts and alley parties: How Minnesotans are keeping their distance during coronavirus

Despite social distancing, we need to maintain our links with others.
Local
March 25, 2020
In this Monday, March 23, 2020, photo, Metro Transit busses travel with the hashtag #STAYHOMEMN during the coronavirus outbreak on Nicollet Mall in do

Minnesota gets an A in social distancing, tech company says

The data company Unacast has been tracking a decrease in movement since COVID-19 hit.
Local
March 25, 2020
The Victory illuminated its spotlight as it pushed the barge Maumee into the Duluth Harbor on Tuesday night.

Great Lakes shipping season begins in Duluth

Soo Locks open up Lake Superior for shipping on Wednesday.
Local
March 25, 2020
The Minnesota State Capitol.

Minnesota legislators will meet Thursday for action on COVID-19 relief

Legislators are reviewing Gov. Tim Walz's funding requests for food shelves and other emergency services.
Local
March 25, 2020
"The Big Coloring Book of First Avenue."

Paint First Ave black (or any color you want!) in quarantine-inspired coloring book series

Har Mar Superstar and his artist pals are launching 'Coloring Books for a Cause' for charity and picked a familiar first subject.
Local
March 25, 2020
Abbott Northwestern's Director of Facilities Steve Waderich showed how the new "High Efficiency Filtration" fan units flow from the inside to the outs

Minn. limits on crowds could last 'well beyond Easter,' Gov. Walz says

With the number of COVID-19 illnesses and the economic cost of measures both rising, Gov. Tim Walz plans to use data to evaluate whether the state's measures need to get tougher or loosen up.
Local
March 25, 2020
A line of socially distant customers formed outside of Surdyk's in Minneapolis last Friday as the store limited how many customers could be inside at

Minnesotans storm liquor stores, and an 'essential' debate emerges

"Whenever the governor speaks, people think we're going to close," said Jennifer Schoenzeit, owner of Zipps Liquors in Minneapolis.
Local
March 25, 2020
A Target employee in Tulsa cleans door handles. Target has stepped up safety measures at its stores. (Mike Simons/Tulsa World via AP)

Target says it will clean checkout lanes after every transaction

The retailer will step up cleaning efforts, social distancing measures.
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