Extended meals program from USDA providing lifeline for Minnesota students
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently extended a summer meal program that allows schools to provide free meals to students as the country works to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently extended a summer meal program that allows schools to provide free meals to students as the country works to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pandemic shows racial disparities in healthcare, Minnesota doctors say
The coronavirus pandemic has re-exposed the deep racial disparities in Minnesota when it comes to healthcare. Wednesday during a hearing for the House Select Committee on Minnesota’s Pandemic Response and Rebuilding, doctors told state lawmakers the numbers and the science back it up.
The coronavirus pandemic has re-exposed the deep racial disparities in Minnesota when it comes to healthcare. Wednesday during a hearing for the House Select Committee on Minnesota’s Pandemic Response and Rebuilding, doctors told state lawmakers the numbers and the science back it up.
Jackson, Minnesota coffee shop closes after complaint leads to state COVID-19 compliance check
A Jackson, Minnesota coffee shop says it has closed after someone filed a COVID-19 compliance complaint against them, leading to a visit from state inspectors.
A Jackson, Minnesota coffee shop says it has closed after someone filed a COVID-19 compliance complaint against them, leading to a visit from state inspectors.
Colleges and COVID-19: St. Thomas starts semester, Winona State under quarantine
Safety concerns for slowing the spread of the coronavirus remain a top concern for university leaders as campuses across Minnesota start the new school year.
Safety concerns for slowing the spread of the coronavirus remain a top concern for university leaders as campuses across Minnesota start the new school year.
MDH: Still 'too premature' to determine pandemic's impact on Halloween
With so many plans already impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, many are starting to wonder what Halloween celebrations in Minnesota could like this year.
With so many plans already impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, many are starting to wonder what Halloween celebrations in Minnesota could like this year.
Nearly 70 COVID-19 cases linked to southwestern Minnesota wedding
The amount of COVID-19 cases connected to a wedding in southwestern Minnesota continues to rise, according to Minnesota Department of Health Infectious Disease Director Kris Ehresmann.
The amount of COVID-19 cases connected to a wedding in southwestern Minnesota continues to rise, according to Minnesota Department of Health Infectious Disease Director Kris Ehresmann.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 15 new deaths reported Wednesday, percent positive weekly average lingers at 11%
The state of Wisconsin's percent positive rate of COVID-19 tests dipped to 9.7 percent Wednesday, bringing the weekly average to 11.7 percent after a spike Tuesday.
The state of Wisconsin's percent positive rate of COVID-19 tests dipped to 9.7 percent Wednesday, bringing the weekly average to 11.7 percent after a spike Tuesday.
Bob Woodward says Trump told him of COVID-19: ‘I wanted to always play it down’
President Donald Trump seemed to understand the severity of the coronavirus threat even as he was telling the nation that the virus was no worse than the seasonal flu and insisting that the U.S. government had it totally under control, according to a new book by journalist Bob Woodward.
President Donald Trump seemed to understand the severity of the coronavirus threat even as he was telling the nation that the virus was no worse than the seasonal flu and insisting that the U.S. government had it totally under control, according to a new book by journalist Bob Woodward.
UPS to hire more than 100,000 holiday workers, expects record peak season
The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.
The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.
Gov. Walz calls 4th special session, expected to extend COVID-19 peacetime emergency
Gov. Tim Walz is calling lawmakers back to the Minnesota State Capitol for the fourth special session of the season.
Gov. Tim Walz is calling lawmakers back to the Minnesota State Capitol for the fourth special session of the season.
Flu shots in stock in Minnesota: Where to get one
Allina Health Clinics, CVS, Walgreens and others says they have new flu vaccines available. Everyone over the age of six months is encouraged to get a flu shot, especially during the current pandemic.
Allina Health Clinics, CVS, Walgreens and others says they have new flu vaccines available. Everyone over the age of six months is encouraged to get a flu shot, especially during the current pandemic.
Where to get your flu shot in Minnesota
Allina Health Clinics, CVS, Walgreens and others says they have new flu vaccines available. Everyone over the age of six months is encouraged to get a flu shot, especially during the current pandemic.
Allina Health Clinics, CVS, Walgreens and others says they have new flu vaccines available. Everyone over the age of six months is encouraged to get a flu shot, especially during the current pandemic.
NIH: AstraZeneca's pause on COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be 'no compromises' on safety
The National Institutes of Health director is telling Congress that AstraZeneca's suspension of its COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be “no compromises” on safety in developing the shots. AstraZeneca has put on hold its late-stage studies in the U.S.
The National Institutes of Health director is telling Congress that AstraZeneca's suspension of its COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be “no compromises” on safety in developing the shots. AstraZeneca has put on hold its late-stage studies in the U.S.
Republicans propose 'targeted' COVID-19 relief aid package, but Democrats say it's not enough
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it only has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it only has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Delay in reporting over Labor Day weekend continues to impact COVID-19 testing, new cases in Minnesota
Minnesota’s latest COVID-19 situation update showed a low number of completed tests and a low number of cases for the second consecutive day, likely still attributed to lull in reporting over Labor Day weekend.
Minnesota’s latest COVID-19 situation update showed a low number of completed tests and a low number of cases for the second consecutive day, likely still attributed to lull in reporting over Labor Day weekend.
Mayo Clinic doctor shares tips on fall sports safety amid pandemic
Practice for fall sports is now underway at schools across the state, and as at home and in-school classes resume, a medical expert with the Mayo Clinic answered questions about sports and the pandemic.
Practice for fall sports is now underway at schools across the state, and as at home and in-school classes resume, a medical expert with the Mayo Clinic answered questions about sports and the pandemic.
HealthPartners pauses enrollment in COVID-19 vaccine trial while AstraZeneca investigates reported illness
HealthPartners is pausing enrollment in the COVID-19 vaccine trial after AstraZeneca announced it is putting its study on temporary hold to investigate if a report of patient's serious side effect is linked to the shot.
HealthPartners is pausing enrollment in the COVID-19 vaccine trial after AstraZeneca announced it is putting its study on temporary hold to investigate if a report of patient's serious side effect is linked to the shot.
Minnesota students return, most schools in hybrid learning
Gov. Tim Walz bumped elbows with Wyoming Elementary School students as they got off the bus Tuesday on the first day of an uncertain school year in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Tim Walz bumped elbows with Wyoming Elementary School students as they got off the bus Tuesday on the first day of an uncertain school year in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic.
Study: 19% of COVID-19 cases nationwide from last month can be traced back to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
A study from San Diego State University shows 19 percent of the 1.4 million new coronavirus cases in the United States over the last month can be traced back to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota in August.
A study from San Diego State University shows 19 percent of the 1.4 million new coronavirus cases in the United States over the last month can be traced back to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota in August.
More than 200 COVID-19 cases linked to Minnesota school staff or attendees since August
The update came Tuesday as many students statewide returned for their first day of school.
The update came Tuesday as many students statewide returned for their first day of school.