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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Navy discharges 1st active-duty sailors for vaccine refusal
The Navy said Tuesday that it has discharged 23 active-duty sailors for refusing the coronavirus vaccine, marking the first time it has thrown currently serving sailors out of the military over the mandatory shots.
US COVID-19 cases dropping despite spikes in some regions, CDC data shows
CDC data shows overall COVID-19 cases are dropping in the U.S., but some cases are still rising in some states.
Minnesota man dies from COVID-19 after family fought to keep his ventilator on
A Buffalo, Minnesota man has died battling COVID-19, almost a week after being moved to Texas for care following a lawsuit over his ventilator.
Minneapolis, Mayor Frey sued over vaccine mandate
Multiple Minneapolis restaurants have banded together to sue the City of Minneapolis and Mayor Jacob Frey, alleging the recent vaccine requirement mandate overreached authority.
Target Center prepares for vaccine mandate at Timberwolves games
An upcoming Timberwolves game will be the first of 22 events at Target Center where patrons and staff will be required to comply with new vaccine mandates in Minneapolis and St Paul.
Boat show returns, but supply chain issues could put damper on Minnesotans' dreams
Greg and Shirley Smith came all the way from Austin, Texas to buy a couple of boats for their new property on Sturgeon Lake just south of Duluth. But they'll have to act quickly if they want to make sure they are able to hit the water this summer.
MDH Infectious Disease Director Kris Ehresmann announces retirement
MDH Infectious Disease Director Kris Ehresmann has announced her plans to retire Feb. 2.