Minnesota surpasses 4,000 deaths from COVID-19

Minnesota has surpassed 4,000 deaths from COVID-19 since the pandemic began, according to the latest data from the state health department. 

US economy will return to pre-pandemic levels by second-half of 2021, experts predict

The U.S. economy's growth is likely slowing as 2020 comes to a close, but a growing number of economists expect it to claw back to its pre-pandemic strength by the second half of next year.

Hudson, Wis. mayor recommending a 10 p.m. curfew for bars, restaurants after deadly stabbing

At a city council meeting on Monday, the mayor of Hudson, Wisconsin will recommend adopting a 10 p.m. curfew for bars and restaurants where many Minnesotans have been visiting since the latest COVID restrictions from Governor Walz.

Police: 2 cited, tires slashed during dueling protests at Minnesota governor's residence

St. Paul police say they cited two people with disorderly conduct after skirmishes during dueling protests outside the Minnesota governor's residence on Saturday.

Amid COVID-19 pause, Minnesota students hope for a restart to sports

With youth sports paused until at least December 21, some student-athletes are pushing back, hoping for a restart to high school sports.

'It's beyond an epidemic': Advocates talk impact of spike in drug overdoses in Minnesota

2020 has been a deadly year for drug overdoses. This week, the Minnesota Department of Health announced a 31-percent increase in drug overdoses in the state for the first six months of the year, compared to the same period in 2019.

Minnesota lawmaker: Make Legislature a priority for COVID vaccine

The top Republican in Minnesota government suggested Friday that state lawmakers and Capitol staff should be among the priority groups for a coronavirus vaccine.

States submit coronavirus vaccine orders amid surging death toll

The number of Americans hospitalized with COVID-19 hit an all-time high in the U.S. on Thursday at 100,667, and hospitals were at the breaking point.

Minnesota reports 6th COVID-related death in prison system

The death of an inmate from the prison in Faribault, Minnesota marks the sixth COVID-19 related death within the state's Department of Corrections system since the pandemic began, according to a DOC official.

Tooth loss, other dental issues reported in COVID-19 patients

Some COVID-19 patients have reported loss of teeth and gum issues weeks and even months after testing positive for the virus.

Employers add a modest 245,000 jobs in November as coronavirus pandemic intensifies

America’s employers scaled back their hiring last month as the viral pandemic accelerated across the country, adding 245,000 jobs, the fewest since April and the fifth straight monthly slowdown.