Waiting 9 weeks on my first unemployment payment (update)

I applied for unemployment in Minneapolis 9 weeks ago and the status page still says pending. I am in Minneapolis, in case local advice matters. The page shows my claim as open but no payment date. Has anyone been through this? How long did it take in the end?

Keep certifying every week even while you wait. If they find you eligible, the weeks you certified are the ones that count.