Walz earmarks $40M for emergency staffing with thousands of hospital workers out sick
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is earmarking $40 million in federal COVID-19 relief to bring in hundreds of emergency hospital workers as the omicron variant causes a surge in infections across the state.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is earmarking $40 million in federal COVID-19 relief to bring in hundreds of emergency hospital workers as the omicron variant causes a surge in infections across the state.
List: Twin Cities school districts temporarily suspend in-person learning amid rising COVID cases
Several school districts around the Twin Cities metro have had to temporarily suspend in-person learning in recent weeks as COVID-19 continues to keep students and staff out of the classroom.
Several school districts around the Twin Cities metro have had to temporarily suspend in-person learning in recent weeks as COVID-19 continues to keep students and staff out of the classroom.
Biden administration to send schools additional 10M COVID-19 tests per month
The White House said it will send 5 million rapid COVID-19 tests and 5 million lab-based PCR tests to schools each month in an effort to keep them open.
The White House said it will send 5 million rapid COVID-19 tests and 5 million lab-based PCR tests to schools each month in an effort to keep them open.
Students adjust to schools implementing distance learning
The list of schools switching again to distance learning is growing, and schools recognize the adjustment can be tough on parents, as well as, students.
The list of schools switching again to distance learning is growing, and schools recognize the adjustment can be tough on parents, as well as, students.
Fauci Senate hearing on pandemic gets testy: ‘What a moron’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, angrily accused Senator Rand Paul of making false accusations that are leading to threats against him -- all to raise political cash.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, angrily accused Senator Rand Paul of making false accusations that are leading to threats against him -- all to raise political cash.
COVID vaccine incentives: Minnesota offers $100K scholarships, $200 gift cards to 5-11 year olds
Minnesota will give a $200 Visa gift card to families whose 5-11 year olds get a first and second COVID-19 vaccine dose in January or February, Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday.
Minnesota will give a $200 Visa gift card to families whose 5-11 year olds get a first and second COVID-19 vaccine dose in January or February, Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday.
Parents worry about effect of COVID disruptions on kids' education: 'How is this sustainable for our kids?'
Parents in the Twin Cities metro are still adjusting to COVID-19 disrupting their children's education, worries about the quality of their learning as well as their safety in the classroom amid the ongoing pandemic.
Parents in the Twin Cities metro are still adjusting to COVID-19 disrupting their children's education, worries about the quality of their learning as well as their safety in the classroom amid the ongoing pandemic.
Private insurers to cover home COVID-19 tests starting Saturday
Under the new policy, Americans will be able to either purchase home testing kits for free under their insurance or submit receipts for the tests for reimbursement, up to the monthly per-person limit.
Under the new policy, Americans will be able to either purchase home testing kits for free under their insurance or submit receipts for the tests for reimbursement, up to the monthly per-person limit.
Minneapolis teachers union continues push for online classes as COVID cases rise
The extreme wind chill forecast for Monday morning became the perfect storm, when combined with the COVID-fueled bus driver shortage. Minneapolis Public Schools announcing online learning for Monday only brought a mixed reaction from the president of the Minneapolis teachers union.
The extreme wind chill forecast for Monday morning became the perfect storm, when combined with the COVID-fueled bus driver shortage. Minneapolis Public Schools announcing online learning for Monday only brought a mixed reaction from the president of the Minneapolis teachers union.
Minneapolis Public Schools switch to e-learning Monday due to weather, COVID
Minneapolis Public Schools says students will be switching to e-learning for Monday, January 10, due to cold weather forecast and rising COVID-19 cases among bus transportation staff.
Minneapolis Public Schools says students will be switching to e-learning for Monday, January 10, due to cold weather forecast and rising COVID-19 cases among bus transportation staff.
Remembering Mel Reeves: Activist, reporter dies from COVID-19 complications
Community members are mourning the death of longtime activist and local newspaper reporter Mel Reeves Thursday. He died at the age of 64 from complications related to COVID-19, according to those close to him.
Community members are mourning the death of longtime activist and local newspaper reporter Mel Reeves Thursday. He died at the age of 64 from complications related to COVID-19, according to those close to him.
Hospitals: Don't go to emergency room, urgent care for COVID tests
Hospitals across the state are urging Minnesotans not to go to emergency departments or urgent care centers for a COVID-19 test.
Hospitals across the state are urging Minnesotans not to go to emergency departments or urgent care centers for a COVID-19 test.
Hospitalizations skyrocket in kids too young for COVID shots
COVID hospitalizations of children under 5 have soared in recent weeks to their highest level since the pandemic began. Children under 5 are the only age group in the U.S. not yet eligible for the vaccine.
COVID hospitalizations of children under 5 have soared in recent weeks to their highest level since the pandemic began. Children under 5 are the only age group in the U.S. not yet eligible for the vaccine.
List: Twin Cities restaurants temporarily closed due to COVID-19
Here's a growing list of restaurants in the Twin Cities that have announced temporary closures due to rising COVID-19 cases and staff shortages.
Here's a growing list of restaurants in the Twin Cities that have announced temporary closures due to rising COVID-19 cases and staff shortages.
Can we trust rapid COVID-19 tests? Mayo doctor weighs in
Can we trust rapid COVID-19 tests? Should I swab my throat for my at-home antigen test? Dr. Matthew Binnicker, Director of Clinical Virology at Mayo Clinic, answers those questions and more.
Can we trust rapid COVID-19 tests? Should I swab my throat for my at-home antigen test? Dr. Matthew Binnicker, Director of Clinical Virology at Mayo Clinic, answers those questions and more.
Boosters available for ages 12-15 as COVID continues to impact schools
Families have a new tool in their fight against COVID-19 as cases of the omicron variant continue to spike. On Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed a plan to give Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to kids from ages 12 to 15.
Families have a new tool in their fight against COVID-19 as cases of the omicron variant continue to spike. On Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed a plan to give Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to kids from ages 12 to 15.
New HealthPartners research shows COVID-19 vaccine does not cause preterm births
New research on childbirths conducted in part by the HealthPartners Institute shows the COVID-19 vaccine does not result in preterm birth or low birth weight.
New research on childbirths conducted in part by the HealthPartners Institute shows the COVID-19 vaccine does not result in preterm birth or low birth weight.
Minneapolis, St. Paul reinstate indoor mask mandates
Minneapolis and St. Paul reinstated indoor mask mandates Wednesday as the state grapples with a surge in COVID-19 cases due to the omicron variant.
Minneapolis and St. Paul reinstated indoor mask mandates Wednesday as the state grapples with a surge in COVID-19 cases due to the omicron variant.
Waste Management COVID outbreak causes delay in Twin Cities trash pickup
Some residents in the Twin Cities metro area will have to wait to get their trash and recycling picked up this week due to a COVID-19 outbreak among Waste Management drivers.
Some residents in the Twin Cities metro area will have to wait to get their trash and recycling picked up this week due to a COVID-19 outbreak among Waste Management drivers.
2022 Grammy Awards postponed amid Omicron surge
The Recording Academy announced Music's Biggest Night has been postponed due to the uncertainty of the Omicron variant.
The Recording Academy announced Music's Biggest Night has been postponed due to the uncertainty of the Omicron variant.