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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Minneapolis, St. Paul event centers navigate first weekend with vaccine mandate
Starting Wednesday, January 26, large event centers in Minneapolis and St. Paul, like museums or venues hosting sports games, concerts or other entertainment, had to require visitors to show a proof of vaccination or negative PCR COVID-19 test taken within the last 72 hours.
Starting Wednesday, January 26, large event centers in Minneapolis and St. Paul, like museums or venues hosting sports games, concerts or other entertainment, had to require visitors to show a proof of vaccination or negative PCR COVID-19 test taken within the last 72 hours.
Minnesota schools prepare for return to in-person classes after COVID-19 pause
Many school districts across the Twin Cities are returning to in-person learning this week. Because of a surge in COVID-19 cases coming out of winter break, they’ve been out of the classroom for 2 weeks of distance-learning.
Many school districts across the Twin Cities are returning to in-person learning this week. Because of a surge in COVID-19 cases coming out of winter break, they’ve been out of the classroom for 2 weeks of distance-learning.
Mask policy changes at Anoka-Hennepin School District, Osseo Area Schools
Starting Monday, a mask mandate will be determined on a school-by-school basis in two Minnesota school districts.
Starting Monday, a mask mandate will be determined on a school-by-school basis in two Minnesota school districts.
Federal teams deployed to assist Minneapolis hospital amid COVID-19 caseload
While it appears the omicron peak has passed in Minnesota, hospitals are still dealing with an influx of COVID-19 patients.
While it appears the omicron peak has passed in Minnesota, hospitals are still dealing with an influx of COVID-19 patients.
Judge denies motion by restaurants to lift Minneapolis vaccine mandate
A judge has denied a group of restaurants' request to lift a vaccine mandate in place for Minneapolis, which requires the businesses to check vaccine cards.
A judge has denied a group of restaurants' request to lift a vaccine mandate in place for Minneapolis, which requires the businesses to check vaccine cards.
Kris Ehresmann, who helped guide Minnesota through COVID-19 pandemic, set to retire
Alongside Governor Tim Walz and Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm, Kris Ehresmann was one of Minnesota's guiding voices as the COVID-19 pandemic set in.
Alongside Governor Tim Walz and Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm, Kris Ehresmann was one of Minnesota's guiding voices as the COVID-19 pandemic set in.
Health department data shows omicron is on the fall in Minnesota
Minnesota state health data shows COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are dropping from mid-January peaks as the omicron wave starts to fade, matching data from wastewater surveillance.
Minnesota state health data shows COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are dropping from mid-January peaks as the omicron wave starts to fade, matching data from wastewater surveillance.
Rent help in Minnesota: Applications close Friday night, $450M ready to distribute
A Golden Valley-based nonprofit is scrambling to get applications for Minnesota's COVID-19 rental assistance program in before the deadline at 9 p.m. on Friday.
A Golden Valley-based nonprofit is scrambling to get applications for Minnesota's COVID-19 rental assistance program in before the deadline at 9 p.m. on Friday.
US economy showed 5.7% growth last year, rebounding from 2020 recession
The American economy bounced back last year with resilience from 2020′s brief but devastating coronavirus recession.
The American economy bounced back last year with resilience from 2020′s brief but devastating coronavirus recession.
Unemployment claims drop for the first time in a month
The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims fell by 30,000 to 260,000 last week, slightly less than the 265,000 analysts were expecting.
The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims fell by 30,000 to 260,000 last week, slightly less than the 265,000 analysts were expecting.
Science Museum of Minnesota adapts as ticketed events vaccine requirement begins
At the Science Museum of Minnesota, Wednesday was day one of the new COVID-19 vaccination or negative test checks for everyone 5 and older.
At the Science Museum of Minnesota, Wednesday was day one of the new COVID-19 vaccination or negative test checks for everyone 5 and older.
Omicron peak in Minnesota: Models show promising declines
The worse of the omicron surge may be over as models tracking the COVID-19 variant are showing promising drops.
The worse of the omicron surge may be over as models tracking the COVID-19 variant are showing promising drops.
Minneapolis Public Schools students return to in-person learning after 2 weeks online
After two weeks of online classes, Minneapolis Public Schools students are returning to in-person learning starting Monday.
After two weeks of online classes, Minneapolis Public Schools students are returning to in-person learning starting Monday.