WHO says COVID-19 pandemic no longer global emergency
The announcement marks a symbolic end to a devastating pandemic that triggered lockdowns, upended economies globally, and killed over a million people worldwide.
The announcement marks a symbolic end to a devastating pandemic that triggered lockdowns, upended economies globally, and killed over a million people worldwide.
Audit finds issues with Minnesota COVID-19 pandemic spending
Auditors examining nearly $400 million in pandemic spending in Minnesota found several instances in which state agencies exceeded their emergency authority or failed to properly document purchases or track supplies, according to a report released Thursday by the Office of the Legislative Auditor.
Auditors examining nearly $400 million in pandemic spending in Minnesota found several instances in which state agencies exceeded their emergency authority or failed to properly document purchases or track supplies, according to a report released Thursday by the Office of the Legislative Auditor.
The state of downtown Minneapolis
In recent weeks, there's been a visible shift in downtown Minneapolis.
In recent weeks, there's been a visible shift in downtown Minneapolis.
How to get COVID tests now before it's no longer free
Free COVID testing ends on May 11, but you'll still have access to tests with a few differences.
Free COVID testing ends on May 11, but you'll still have access to tests with a few differences.
PCA agencies violate labor laws after failing to pay COVID-19 funding wages
Five personal care assistant agencies violated Minnesota’s labor laws after failing to pay back wages for COVID-19 related funding.
Five personal care assistant agencies violated Minnesota’s labor laws after failing to pay back wages for COVID-19 related funding.
Minnesota filmmaker's 'COVID Confessions' shines light on education during pandemic
When COVID-19 hit Minnesota in March of 2020, it changed the way we do just about everything, including education.
When COVID-19 hit Minnesota in March of 2020, it changed the way we do just about everything, including education.
Cub Foods employees reach deal before planned strike
Cub Foods employees reached an agreement ahead of a looming strike in the Twin Cities that would have affected dozens of stores on a busy holiday weekend.
Cub Foods employees reached an agreement ahead of a looming strike in the Twin Cities that would have affected dozens of stores on a busy holiday weekend.
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President Joe Biden visited Minnesota on Monday, making a stop in Fridley to tout his economic agenda. He delivered remarks on his economic agenda at the Cummins Power Generation Facility in Fridley on April 3, 2023.
President Joe Biden visited Minnesota on Monday, making a stop in Fridley to tout his economic agenda. He delivered remarks on his economic agenda at the Cummins Power Generation Facility in Fridley on April 3, 2023.
President Joe Biden coming to Minnesota on Monday
President Joe Biden is traveling to Minnesota on Monday. He'll be discussing the economy at the Cummins Facility in Fridley.
President Joe Biden is traveling to Minnesota on Monday. He'll be discussing the economy at the Cummins Facility in Fridley.
MN private sector job numbers recover from pandemic losses, DEED says
DEED announced Minnesota has gained back all of the private sector jobs lost during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
DEED announced Minnesota has gained back all of the private sector jobs lost during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
New study cites Wuhan raccoon dogs as possible origin of COVID-19
The raccoon dog earns its name from its facial markings similar to raccoons. The animals are known to be sold at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, where many virologists suspect that the Covid-19 pandemic may have started.
The raccoon dog earns its name from its facial markings similar to raccoons. The animals are known to be sold at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, where many virologists suspect that the Covid-19 pandemic may have started.
President Joe Biden addresses Silicon Valley Bank collapse
President Joe Biden on Monday addressed the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, which is the second-largest in U.S history.
President Joe Biden on Monday addressed the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, which is the second-largest in U.S history.
Minnesota lawmakers debate changes to Social Security income tax
Lawmakers discussed two bills currently in the house tax committee that could affect how social income would be taxed in Minnesota.
Lawmakers discussed two bills currently in the house tax committee that could affect how social income would be taxed in Minnesota.
New tool hoping to lower prescription costs in Minnesota
Prescription drug prices climbed more than 40% in Minnesota over the last five years, and almost no one seems to know why. A new online tool is hoping to bring more transparency to the problem and lower costs.
Prescription drug prices climbed more than 40% in Minnesota over the last five years, and almost no one seems to know why. A new online tool is hoping to bring more transparency to the problem and lower costs.
Push to remove Minnesota's minimum gas markup
A group of lawmakers want to get rid of the minimum markup on gas where retailers have to charge an extra $0.08 per gallon to avoid selling gas too cheaply.
A group of lawmakers want to get rid of the minimum markup on gas where retailers have to charge an extra $0.08 per gallon to avoid selling gas too cheaply.
Final emergency SNAP benefits going out in March
The temporary emergency SNAP benefits that helped low-income people buy food during the COVID-19 pandemic are ending in March.
The temporary emergency SNAP benefits that helped low-income people buy food during the COVID-19 pandemic are ending in March.
Downtown Minneapolis seeing a rebound, leaders say
Minneapolis seems to be taking steps forward when it comes to the state of downtown Minneapolis.
Minneapolis seems to be taking steps forward when it comes to the state of downtown Minneapolis.
Minnesota closing state-run COVID-19 testing sites
The state of Minnesota is closing its four remaining state-run COVID-19 testing sites this week.
The state of Minnesota is closing its four remaining state-run COVID-19 testing sites this week.
US health officials propose once-a-year COVID-19 vaccines for most Americans
The proposal comes as boosters have become a hard sell.
The proposal comes as boosters have become a hard sell.
Minnesota DFL Chairman on what do expect in 2023 legislative session
The 2023 legislative session is off to a strong start as Gov. Tim Walz signed the first bill of the year providing more than $100 million in tax breaks for individuals and businesses.
The 2023 legislative session is off to a strong start as Gov. Tim Walz signed the first bill of the year providing more than $100 million in tax breaks for individuals and businesses.