Minnesota opens state-run COVID-19 vaccination sites to walk-ins
Minnesota is opening its eight COVID-19 community vaccination sites to walk-in appointments starting Friday.
Nearly 60% of eligible Minnesotans have at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose
Nearly 60% of eligible Minnesotans have at least a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and around 47% are fully vaccinated, the latest data from the Minnesota Department of Health shows.
Minnesota summer staples welcoming back patrons in 2021
From the Grandma's Marathon, to Twins games, to the State Fair, Minnesotans can return to their favorite staples of summer in 2021.
Walz pledges to end all Minnesota COVID-19 restrictions by July 1
Gov. Tim Walz is pledging to end all of Minnesota's COVID-19 restrictions, including the statewide mask mandate, by July 1.
Target to continue requiring masks in stores for now
Target says it will continue requiring customers to wear masks when shopping in store for the time being, following Gov. Tim Walz's announcement that Minnesota will remove its mask mandate by July 1.
At current pace, Minnesota will hit 70% COVID-19 vaccination rate by June 6
At the current pace, 70% of eligible Minnesotans will be vaccinated by June 6, the latest health department data shows.
Walz to announce timeline to end all COVID restrictions
Gov. Tim Walz will announce a timeline to end all COVID-19 restrictions in Minnesota during a live address Thursday afternoon.
Over 2M Minnesotans now fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as vaccination pace slows
Over two million people in Minnesota are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the latest data from the state health department.
Buffalo 7th grader spends 6 days in a coma battling rare condition after COVID-19
The FDA is expected to approve the use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 12 to 15 years old in the near future. But for one family from Buffalo, that news is too late, as their 13-year-old daughter continues to fight complications from the disease.
Walz to announce reopening plan for Minnesota Thursday
Gov. Tim Walz says he will announce a reopening plan for Minnesota on Thursday.
Minnesota reports less than 1,000 COVID-19 cases in single day for 1st time since March
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 998 new cases of COVID-19 and 11 more deaths Tuesday. It is the first time since late March the state has reported fewer than 1,000 new cases in a single day.
Owner of Alibi Drinkery, who flouted COVID-19 shutdown, now selling bars
The owner of Lakeville’s Alibi Drinkery, which publicly flouted state COVID-19 restrictions by opening for in-person dining, says the business is now for sale.
Minnesota county fairs plan for return after 2020 cancellations
Canceled by COVID-19 in 2020, county fairs across the Minnesota are preparing to return. One of the first events is happening near the end of June in Norman County, located in northern Minnesota.
Walz to lay out COVID reopening plan, GOP links it to budget talks
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is planning to announce later this week a timeline for easing his COVID-19 economic restrictions, a decision that looms over state budget talks.
Minnesota reports 1,105 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths Monday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,105 new cases of COVID-19 and three more deaths Monday.
Demand for bicycles remains high after pandemic sparks renewed interest
Bike shop owners say the demand they have seen over the last year is unprecedented, and not showing any signs of letting up. That’s because, while the pandemic has forced many people indoors, it’s forced other to look for new ways to get outdoors.
Minnesota reports 1,713 new COVID-19 cases, 6 more deaths Sunday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,713 new cases of COVID-19 and six more deaths Sunday.
Minnesota reports 1,723 new COVID-19 cases, 10 more deaths Saturday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,723 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 more deaths Saturday.
Walz: Minnesota State Fair should be 'pretty close' to normal
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says the Minnesota State Fair should be "pretty close" to normal this year as long as current COVID-19 projections continue.
Minnesota launches $375 million rent help program, finally
Minnesota housing officials have launched a $375 million federally-backed rental assistance program after several weeks of bureaucratic delays.