Minnesota considers $4.5 million for ad campaign to lure out-of-state workers
Minnesota would launch a multi-million dollar marketing effort to attract out-of-state talent and address the worker shortage under a proposal from state economic development officials.
CDC drops COVID-19 health warning for cruise ship travelers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that they will leave it up to vacationers to decide whether they feel safe getting on a ship. The cruise-line industry is happy about the move.
COVID-19 deaths jump by 40%, but cases falling globally, WHO says
WHO said the jump in COVID-19 deaths was likely due to changes in how these virus deaths were reported across the Americas and by newly adjusted figures from India.
Free at-home COVID test kits now available in Minnesota
As COVID-19 infection rates continue to drop and related restrictions begin to ease, a new program that began today will increase Minnesotan’s access to free at-home tests.
CDC launches quarantine and isolation calculator to prevent COVID-19 spread
The CDC has rolled out a new tool to help people understand if and how long they should quarantine or isolate if they’ve been infected or exposed to COVID-19.
Allina Health changes COVID-19 visitor limit policy
Although masking and social distancing will still be required within Allina Health facilities, the health care provider announced Friday a loosening of its rules for inpatient visitors.
Minnesota blocked cybercriminals targeting unemployment benefits, report finds
Minnesota was the target of international cybercriminals who tried to defraud the state's unemployment insurance system during the COVID-19 pandemic.
3 COVID-19 tests recalled after FDA warns about ‘high risk’ of false results
LuSys Laboratories issued the recall this week for three of its COVID-19 tests. The FDA believes they were distributed for use in laboratories and for at-home testing.
University of Minnesota drops most of its mask mandates
Starting Monday, March 21, new indoor mask requirements will take effect at the University of Minnesota, President Joan Gabel announced Friday.
ICUs seeing relief as COVID-19 pandemic wanes
As COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to drop in Minnesota, the feeling in Intensive Care units is one of huge relief.
North St. Paul staff navigate students' social gaps with positivity, kindness
While there are many things to evaluate in this pandemic, one of the biggest is looking at how it has affected children's ability to socialize with one another.
Minneapolis, St. Paul lift mask mandate in city-managed buildings
As COVID-19 case rates continue to drop, both Minneapolis and St. Paul lifted their mask mandates inside city buildings Thursday.
Minnesota National Guard leaves last nursing homes after COVID deployment
The Minnesota National Guard finally left its last nursing home on Tuesday, The Guard had been deployed to 50 nursing homes to ease staffing shortages during the fall and winter COVID wave.
Mayo Doctor says too soon to tell if U.S. is approaching endemic stage of COVID-19
Cases of COVID-19 are dropping across the country, but it’s too soon to know whether the pandemic is transitioning into an endemic stage says one Mayo Clinic doctor.
Mask mandates lifted in Minnesota courts, Hennepin County buildings
As coronavirus cases fall and more people are vaccinated, fewer masks are being required inside Minnesota's buildings.
Schools dropping mask requirements garner mixed reviews from students
As mask requirements in schools districts begin to be lifted, students are describing it as a mix of comfort and caution - feeling odd to not wear it, and hesitant to let down their guard.
Minnesota Senate OKs bill forcing teachers to share curriculum with parents
Minnesota Republicans are advancing legislation that requires teachers to share curriculum with parents.
