Minnesota's COVID-19 vaccine online appointment portal overloaded on 1st day
The Minnesota Department of Health’s online portal for scheduling COVID-19 vaccination appointments crashed less than an hour after it went live Tuesday.
Minnesota reports 922 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths Tuesday
Minnesota health officials reported 922 new cases of COVID-19 and six additional deaths attributed to the disease Tuesday.
Minnesota's COVID-19 vaccine online appointment portal opens at noon
Starting Tuesday at noon, some eligible Minnesotans will be able to sign up online for an appointment to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at one of the nine pilot vaccination sites that are opening across the state.
'It's been tough': Twin Cities Black-owned funeral homes adjust to pandemic
As the coronavirus continues to hit communities of color harder, Black-owned funeral homes in the Twin Cities metro are struggling to adjust.
Minnesota expands COVID vaccinations to seniors, teachers, child care workers
Minnesota will launch a pilot program this week for people 65 years and older, teachers and child care workers to get the coronavirus vaccine, but initial doses will be very limited. Nine appointment-only sites across the state will start offering vaccines.
COVID-19 in Minnesota: 12 more deaths, 980 positive tests
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 12 new deaths from COVID-19 on Monday and 980 positive tests.
Week after restart, Minnesota bars glad to see customers return
Cheers during Sunday afternoon’s football game is a sound that Park Tavern staff haven’t heard in nearly two months.
University of Minnesota seeks volunteers for COVID-19 vaccine trial
The University of Minnesota is looking for volunteers for a new COVID-19 vaccine trial.
Minnesota reports 1,364 new COVID-19 cases, 40 more deaths Sunday
Minnesota health officials reported 1,364 new cases of COVID-19 and 40 additional deaths Sunday.
Minnesota reports 1,529 new COVID-19 cases, 37 deaths Saturday
Minnesota health officials reported 1,529 new cases of COVID-19 and 37 additional deaths Saturday.
Minnesota music students to get full refund for trip canceled by pandemic
Hundreds of Minnesota high school music students will get full refunds for their European trip that was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, following a settlement with the Minnesota Attorney General's Office.
3M sues to stop distributor that sold 10,000+ counterfeit N95 masks to HCMC
3M officials say ill-fitting masks at Hennepin County Medical Center were counterfeits sold to the hospital by an unauthorized distributor.
BIPOC-owned businesses get an early shot at third round of PPP loans
With the latest federal stimulus package, small businesses are trying to receive the funding they need to keep their doors open.
Wolves center Karl-Anthony Towns says he's tested positive for COVID-19
Karl-Anthony Towns announced Friday evening that he has tested positive for COVID-19, as the NBA has postponed the Wolves' Friday night game versus the Grizzlies.
Timberwolves game postponed due to COVID-19 protocols
The NBA announced Friday that the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Memphis Grizzlies has been postponed due to COVID-19 protocols with Minnesota.
Minnesota reports 1,640 new COVID-19 cases, 33 deaths Friday
Minnesota health officials reported 1,640 new cases of COVID-19 and 33 additional deaths Friday.
MDH: Health providers can give COVID-19 vaccine to those 65 and older, if doses available
The Minnesota Department of Health is advising health care providers if they have any remaining COVID-19 vaccine doses available after vaccinating health care workers, they can provide them to Minnesotans aged 65 years and older as well as younger Minnesotans who have underlying health conditions.
4 COVID-19 testing sites in Minnesota will be closed Friday due to weather
Due to the deteriorating weather conditions, some COVID-19 testing sites in Minnesota closed early on Thursday and will be closed all day on Friday, according to a state health official.
Minnesota high school sports teams play first games Thursday following COVID-19 pause
High school athletes in Minnesota are returning to the court and ice Thursday night as the state allows games to restart.
Grandma's Marathon to remain at half capacity this year
Grandma's Marathon in Duluth, Minnesota will remain at half capacity this year due to health concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to event officials.