Wisconsin prisons to allow in-person visits again
Wisconsin prisons will allow in-person visits again beginning next week as COVID-19 cases continue to decline.
DFLers say Minnesota shouldn't charge gas tax this summer as inflation hedge
Rising prices for gas, food and other necessities are confounding Minnesota policymakers who feel pressure from voters but have few levers to tame inflation.
Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns donates $250k in COVID tests to schools
Fresh off his All-Star game appearance and being crowned three-point contest champion, Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns is making headlines again – this time for a $250k donation.
Minneapolis, St. Paul mayors lift mask mandate
Minneapolis and St. Paul mayors have lifted the city's mask mandate, effective immediately.
Target drops mask mandate for employees, customers
Target will no longer require its employees or customers to wear masks inside its stores, subject to local rules.
Hutchinson school district works to address pandemic impacts on kids
For 15 years, Hutchinson has had a program called REACH to help high school students with social, emotional and academic stressors. In the pandemic, leaders feel the program is more important now more than ever before.
Allina Health drops visitation ban as COVID-19 cases fall
As Minnesota moves past the omicron spike, Allina Health is relaxing its visitation guidelines.
Fraser holding emergency relief fundraiser due to pandemic stresses
Well known for providing for people on the autism spectrum and with various mental health challenges, Fraser now needs some help in the wake of the omicron spike.
COVID-19 may make common pregnancy complications worse, study suggests
The complications were most found in those with moderate or worse COVID-19, and the researchers said the study bolsters the rationale for pregnant women to get vaccinated.
St. Paul could lift vaccine mandate for restaurants in coming days
As the omicron surge continues to fall off, COVID-19 vaccine mandates put in place for restaurants could be lifted sooner than expected in the Twin Cities.
Donors needed: Breast milk in short supply amid COVID-19 surge, winter weather woes
The Human Milk Banking Association of North America said it is in urgent need of donor breast milk which is essential to “saving the most vulnerable babies’ lives.”
US job growth soars past expectations with 467,000 added, shaking off omicron surge
U.S. job growth blew past expectations in January, as the economy brushed off a record-breaking surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide that threatened to sideline millions of workers and kept many consumers at home.
COVID could become endemic in 2022, Wisconsin health official says
Wisconsin's top medical officer said COVID-19 could become endemic by the end of 2022, anticipating a stage where case numbers remain fairly constant.
Infectious Disease Director Kris Ehresmann retires from MDH
After 30 years in public health, the Minnesota Health Department’s Director of Infectious Disease Kris Ehresmann retired Wednesday.
U.S. Army medical professionals start one-month assignment at Abbott Northwestern
For at least the next month 25 members of the U.S. Army will help assist medical staff at Abbott Northwestern as they deal with their own staffing shortages.
Mpls leaders launch #eatlocalMpls campaign to support local businesses
After announcing a mandate requiring proof of vaccination or a negative test taken within 72 hours for customers at all places where food or drink is sold or served for consumption, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and several city council members are calling on residents to support local businesses.
Free COVID-19 tests: At-home kits expected to arrive this week
If you belong to one of the 66 million U.S households that ordered the free COVID-19 at-home tests from the federal government, you might see them arrive in your mailbox soon.
NYC offering free home delivery of COVID antiviral pills
New Yorkers who have tested positive for COVID-19 can contact their doctor to request a delivery of the antiviral pill or can call 212-COVID19.



















