Governor Walz, health leaders say Minnesota is at COVID-19 'tipping point' ahead of Labor Day weekend
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and public health officials warned that the upcoming Labor Day weekend is a tipping point for the state in the coronavirus pandemic.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and public health officials warned that the upcoming Labor Day weekend is a tipping point for the state in the coronavirus pandemic.
Mayo Clinic doctor says getting flu shot is 'doubly important' amid ongoing pandemic
The flu shots have become a rite of fall, although many people don’t get them. This year, a leading Mayo Clinic doctor says you should.
The flu shots have become a rite of fall, although many people don’t get them. This year, a leading Mayo Clinic doctor says you should.
More than 200 Mall of America workers facing possible layoffs this month
More than 200 workers at the Mall of America may be laid off by the end of September, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
More than 200 workers at the Mall of America may be laid off by the end of September, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
56 COVID-19 cases linked to wedding reception in southwestern Minnesota
Dozens of confirmed COVID-19 cases have been linked to a wedding reception in southwestern Minnesota, according to Minnesota Department of Health Infectious Disease Director Kris Ehresmann.
Dozens of confirmed COVID-19 cases have been linked to a wedding reception in southwestern Minnesota, according to Minnesota Department of Health Infectious Disease Director Kris Ehresmann.
St. Paul announces $500 guaranteed income pilot program to begin this fall
St. Paul’s mayor announced a new pilot program that will provide families in the city with $500 per month in guaranteed income for a period of up to 18 months.
St. Paul’s mayor announced a new pilot program that will provide families in the city with $500 per month in guaranteed income for a period of up to 18 months.
Trump says Americans can expect another round of coronavirus stimulus payments
Speaking at the White House during an interview, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Americans can look forward to another round of stimulus checks before the end of the year.
Speaking at the White House during an interview, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Americans can look forward to another round of stimulus checks before the end of the year.
COVID-19 in Minnesota: 7 new deaths, more than 1,000 new cases reported Thursday
The state of Minnesota reported seven new COVID-19 deaths and more than 1,000 new cases Thursday.
The state of Minnesota reported seven new COVID-19 deaths and more than 1,000 new cases Thursday.
Minneapolis opens free COVID-19 testing, flu shot clinics throughout September starting Thursday
Free COVID-19 testing and flu shot clinics begin opening in a number of Minneapolis neighborhoods Thursday.
Free COVID-19 testing and flu shot clinics begin opening in a number of Minneapolis neighborhoods Thursday.
Minnesota has been preparing all summer for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
The CDC told state health departments Wednesday to prepare for a possible coronavirus vaccine this fall and Minnesota says it has been readying for it all summer.
The CDC told state health departments Wednesday to prepare for a possible coronavirus vaccine this fall and Minnesota says it has been readying for it all summer.
Eden Prairie students return to classroom for first time since start of pandemic
Students in Eden Prairie, Minnesota were back in the classroom on Wednesday for the first time since the start of the pandemic in March.
Students in Eden Prairie, Minnesota were back in the classroom on Wednesday for the first time since the start of the pandemic in March.
Minnesota reports first COVID-19 death among Sturgis attendees
The Minnesota Department of Health confirmed one of the state's most recent COVID-19 deaths was a patient who had attended the Sturgis Rally in South Dakota.
The Minnesota Department of Health confirmed one of the state's most recent COVID-19 deaths was a patient who had attended the Sturgis Rally in South Dakota.
HealthPartners opens enrollment for 1,500 people in COVID-19 vaccine trial
HealthPartners announced Wednesday that it will be enrolling at least 1,500 people in a clinical trial that will determine whether a vaccine developed by Oxford University researchers is effective at preventing COVID-19. HealthPartners is the only health system in Minnesota involved in the Phase 3 clinical trial, which is led by Oxford and pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca.
HealthPartners announced Wednesday that it will be enrolling at least 1,500 people in a clinical trial that will determine whether a vaccine developed by Oxford University researchers is effective at preventing COVID-19. HealthPartners is the only health system in Minnesota involved in the Phase 3 clinical trial, which is led by Oxford and pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca.
Vikings QB Kirk Cousins 'at peace' with COVID-19 risks in NFL
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins said he is taking a "survival of the fittest" personal approach to the coronavirus, even if it kills him. In a recent interview on Spotify's "10 Questions With Kyle Brandt" podcast, Cousins said, "If I die, I die. I kind of have peace about that." He also shared his opinion on masks.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins said he is taking a "survival of the fittest" personal approach to the coronavirus, even if it kills him. In a recent interview on Spotify's "10 Questions With Kyle Brandt" podcast, Cousins said, "If I die, I die. I kind of have peace about that." He also shared his opinion on masks.
Minnesota health official debunks COVID-19 internet rumor about Child Protective Services
At the latest coronavirus briefing, a Minnesota health official debunked an internet rumor that claims Child Protective Services has been removing children who test positive from COVID-19 from their families.
At the latest coronavirus briefing, a Minnesota health official debunked an internet rumor that claims Child Protective Services has been removing children who test positive from COVID-19 from their families.
Teachers, school staff, childcare workers receive access to free COVID-19 saliva test
Teachers, school staff and childcare workers across the Minnesota area are getting access to one, free COVID-19 saliva test, which they can use by the end of the year, state leaders announced Wednesday.
Teachers, school staff and childcare workers across the Minnesota area are getting access to one, free COVID-19 saliva test, which they can use by the end of the year, state leaders announced Wednesday.
Canning supplies become the latest unexpected shortage this year
First it was toilet paper, then a coin shortage. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a lot of unexpected shortages. The latest one? Canning supplies.
First it was toilet paper, then a coin shortage. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a lot of unexpected shortages. The latest one? Canning supplies.
Study: Closing schools in the spring saved lives
New research backs up the state’s painful decision to shut down schools last spring to slow the spread of COVID-19.
New research backs up the state’s painful decision to shut down schools last spring to slow the spread of COVID-19.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 12 new deaths reported, 7-day case increase average dips slightly
The state of Wisconsin reported 12 new COVID-19 deaths in the last 24 hours Wednesday, bringing the pandemic death total to 1,142.
The state of Wisconsin reported 12 new COVID-19 deaths in the last 24 hours Wednesday, bringing the pandemic death total to 1,142.
CDC directs halt to renter evictions through end of 2020 amid coronavirus pandemic
Renters covered through the executive order must meet four criteria.
Renters covered through the executive order must meet four criteria.
Surly Beer Hall closing indefinitely Nov. 2
Surly Brewing Company announced that the Minneapolis Beer Hall will be closing indefinitely on November 2.
Surly Brewing Company announced that the Minneapolis Beer Hall will be closing indefinitely on November 2.