Can I celebrate Halloween during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Health officials say Halloween traditions should look a little different this year to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Pelosi 'remains optimistic' about COVID-19 relief package before Election Day

Despite failing on Monday to come to an agreement on a coronavirus stimulus package, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi "remains optimistic" that a deal with the White House can be reached before Election Day.

Anoka-Hennepin board bucks state guidelines, votes to continue extracurriculars

In contrast with state guidelines, the Anoka Hennepin School Board voted 5-1 to allow students to continue with in-person extracurricular activities, including sports, while their middle and high school students transition to full online learning. 

As flu season nears, Hennepin Healthcare doctors renew call for action

Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis is now among a dozen hospitals across the country calling on the public to double down on safety measures.

Walz: Minnesota at 'critical point' in fight against COVID-19

Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota faces a critical period in its fight against the coronavirus, delivering a dire warning that stood in stark contrast to the more optimistic message put forward by Vice President Mike Pence during an afternoon rally in Hibbing.

Walz 'deeply disappointed' by lack of COVID-19 precautions at crowded campaign events

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz joined the health department's phone conference Monday, commenting on recent large gatherings and campaign rallies in the state as officials report increasing cases of COVID-19.

Vice President Pence holds rally in Hibbing, Minnesota

The presidential campaign turned once again to Minnesota as Vice President Mike Pence traveled to Hibbing for a rally at the airport.

MDH identifies COVID-19 cases tied to Trump, Biden campaign events

Minnesota Department of Health officials say they have associated cases of COVID-19 with campaign events held by both President Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

Stocks plunge as COVID-19 cases surge in US

The stock market had its worst day in a month as virus cases surge and help for the economy from Washington remains nowhere in sight.

Americans dying of COVID-19, other causes at higher rates than other countries, study suggests

A recent study released in JAMA revealed that, when compared to other countries with larger populations, the U.S. is seeing higher COVID-19 mortality rates, as well as deaths caused by other ailments, than any other country.

ViralClear halts trial of experimental treatment for hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Citing “an imbalance in survival rates,” ViralClear said it would halt a trial for COVID-19 patients who were given a combination of two experimental drugs in order to treat severe symptoms.

How to stay active amid a pandemic winter in Minnesota

This winter weather has been a taste of what’s to come in the next few months, and it could be a tough transition on top of a tough year of COVID-19.

Fear and anxiety spike in COVID-19 hot spots across US

About half of U.S. states have seen their highest daily coronavirus infection numbers so far at some point in October, and the country as a whole came very close to back-to-back record daily infection rates on Friday and Saturday.