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5 INVESTIGATES: Online 'instant buyers' backing out of Twin Cities real estate deals

Zillow won't say how many purchase agreements it has canceled as part of its Zillow Offers program, which allows homeowners to close quickly on instant, all-cash deals without having to navigate the more traditional and lengthy real estate process ...

Gov. Walz unveils new state website, outlines state’s priorities in responding to COVID-19

The governor also addressed how there are still challenges in this process. There is still limited data on the virus, no models or predictions are perfect, and states and countries are competing against each other for ventilators and supplies. He added that no state can buy everything it needs...

Face masks recommended, though Trump says he won't wear one

Box stores making changes due to COVID-19 threat

Man charged in South St. Paul shooting that killed man, critically injured teen

Federal government makes changes to retirement savings use during COVID-19

Closings, disruptions due to COVID-19 outbreak

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Attorney General's Office files action against Pine County landlord for violating executive order

The office said it's seeking relief for the tenants and penalties of up to $25,000 per violation ...

In this Dec. 2, 2016, file photo, U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., listens during a forum on the future of the Democratic Party, in Denver.

Man charged in South St. Paul shooting that killed man, critically injured teen

South St. Paul Police said officers were called to the 1600 block of N. Concord Street at 1:39 p.m. on the report of a shooting ...

U of M implements student refund plan due to COVID-19, stay at home order

The systemwide plan takes into account fees and expenses that students may have paid for things they no longer could use due to the pandemic and Gov. Tim Walz's stay at home order ...

With COVID-19 restrictions, Twin Cities businesses turn to alternatives to support staff

Because of the order, fundraisers have been started for some businesses to help support their staff and keep the business afloat for the future ...

Hennepin County attorney says use of force justified in 2019 St. Louis Park officer-involved shooting

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said Officer Samuel Heffernan was within the law when he shot Matthew Neil Tuhkanen on Jan. 19, 2019 ...

The scene in St. Louis Park Saturday night.

Minnesota Sports

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2019, file photo, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks at a news conference before Game 1 of basketball's WNBA Finals between the Connecticut Sun and the Washington Mystics, in Washington.

WNBA postpones start of season due to COVID-19 pandemic

Twins pitcher Tyler Duffey acknowledges weird feeling on what would've been home opener day

Timberwolves head coach Ryan Saunders, wife Hayley donate to assist Twin Cities community

Vikings' Dalvin Cook, Danielle Hunter donate to North Memorial; Adam Thielen Foundation donates $100K

'We'll all get through this together while we row the boat' P.J. Fleck thanks Minnesotans for their efforts of stopping COVID-19

Former Hopkins HS star Zeke Nnaji entering NBA Draft

Gophers' Carr to test NBA waters

NCAA to give spring sport athletes extra year of eligibility

Ex-Champlin Park HS star McKinley Wright reacts to decision to test NBA Draft process

Politics

Wisconsin governor calls special session to change election

President Donald Trump speaks about the coronavirus in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, Thursday, April 2, 2020, in Washington.

Trump orders 3M to meet FEMA's mask needs

Commission seeks clarity on absentees for Wisconsin election

National News

In this Sunday, March 22, 2020, photo, provided by Christina Hunter, Briana Danyele sews cloth face masks that say

Face masks recommended, though Trump says he won't wear one

Insurance marketplaces offer help with coronavirus job cuts

Mega Millions follows Powerball, reduces future jackpots

WNBA postpones start of season due to COVID-19 pandemic

'Lean On Me,' 'Lovely Day' singer Bill Withers dies at 81

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5 INVESTIGATES: Online 'instant buyers' backing out of Twin Cities real estate deals

Business

Box stores making changes due to COVID-19 threat

For shoppers and customers in the metro area, there are big changes at big box stores ...

Medical

Trump orders 3M to meet FEMA's mask needs

President Donald Trump has ordered Minnesota-based 3M to produce and sell as many medical-grade masks as the Federal Emergency Management Agency says it needs...

Technology

Facebook creates Community Help service for communities struggling during COVID-19 pandemic

Facebook announced Tuesday that it had created a Community Help page for the COVID-19 pandemic. It's a place for people to request or offer help to neighbors such as volunteering to deliver groceries or donating to local food pantries...

3D printer appeal to help health care providers amid coronavirus pandemic

Mark Westlake, a teacher at St. Thomas Academy, is reaching out to people across the country to help 3D print face shields for health care workers dealing with COVID-19 ...

St. Thomas Academy Innovation Center Director Mark Westlake is producing face shield visors using a 3D printer, pictured at left.

Robotics students teaming up to make face shields for health care workers

Using 3D printing technology, students on robotics teams around the state are teaming up with Stratasys and Dunwoody College to make face shields ...

Face shield visors are produced using a 3D printer.

Entertainment

Marking 50th anniversary, Gov. Walz declares Friday First Avenue Day

The venue was set to have an anniversary show Friday night. However, the show was canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Looking for a way to celebrate while people are quarantining, the celebration is set to move online ...

'Lean On Me,' 'Lovely Day' singer Bill Withers dies at 81

In this June 21, 2006 file photo, singer-songwriter Bill Withers poses in his office in Beverly Hills, Calif. Withers, who wrote and sang a string of soulful songs in the 1970s that have stood the test of time, including �Lean On Me,� �Lovely Day� and �Ain�t No Sunshine,

DiCaprio, others launch $12M COVID-19 relief food fund

In this Feb. 9, 2020, file photo, Leonardo DiCaprio arrives at the Oscars in Los Angeles. DiCaprio is helping to launch the $12 million America’s Food Fund aimed at helping low-income families, the elderly and those whose jobs have been disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. Among those teaming up for the launch are philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs, Apple and the Ford Foundation.

Emmy-winning musician Adam Schlesinger dies from coronavirus

This Sept. 14, 2019 file photo shows Adam Schlesinger, winner of the awards for outstanding original music and lyrics for

'The Last Dance' look at Jordan's last title starts April 19

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MnDOT announces upcoming construction projects

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is announcing its new construction projects, some of which have already kicked off. They're designed to improve safety on the state's roads, but some will have impacts on commuters ...

Inclement weather leads to slick roads, several crashes in western Minnesota

A plow and semi run off the road due to icy roads in Kittson County on April 2, 2020.

First weekend closure of the season: I-94 shuts down in St. Paul for road work

Turkey flies through windshield in Eagan, truck driver and bird OK

2 killed in Scott County crash involving semi

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KSTPKindness: Red Wing bakery, coffee shop owner asks residents to share positive posts about city

Bill Hanisch, owner of Hanisch Bakery and Coffee Shop, addressed the hard times businesses are going through and mentioned some Red Wing businesses that he loves the most...

Hennepin County Sheriff's Office staff save 2 eagles

VIDEO: Officers surprise Mankato boy for his birthday

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At Issue: March 29 — Government responds to COVID-19 pandemic with bills, package

This week on “At Issue with Tom Hauser,” the coronavirus pandemic continues to require government response ...

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Inside Your Health: How coronavirus makes you sick

In this week's segment, KSTP Medical Expert Dr. Archele Georgiou goes inside your health to tell you exactly how SARS CoV-2 gets you sick ...

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Box stores making changes due to COVID-19 threat

Trump orders 3M to meet FEMA's mask needs

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