Pandemic continues to hit rural Minnesota hospitals hard
Itasca County health officials say there are no more open beds for critical patients, as the county deals with "crisis levels" not seen since November of 2020.
Itasca County health officials say there are no more open beds for critical patients, as the county deals with "crisis levels" not seen since November of 2020.
Minnesota's worst-in-nation COVID outbreak gets worse, positivity rate tops 10%
Minnesota's worst-in-the-nation COVID-19 outbreak is getting worse.
Minnesota's worst-in-the-nation COVID-19 outbreak is getting worse.
Pfizer asks FDA for emergency approval of COVID-19 pill, Paxlovid
Pfizer is submitting its experimental pill for COVID-19 for U.S. authorization, setting the stage for a likely launch of the promising therapy in coming weeks.
Pfizer is submitting its experimental pill for COVID-19 for U.S. authorization, setting the stage for a likely launch of the promising therapy in coming weeks.
Pfizer signs deal to let other companies make its COVID-19 pill
Pfizer has signed a deal with a U.N.-backed group to allow other manufacturers to make its experimental COVID-19 pill in an effort to expand access.
Pfizer has signed a deal with a U.N.-backed group to allow other manufacturers to make its experimental COVID-19 pill in an effort to expand access.
Minnesota lawmakers stay home, collect pay meant for daily expenses
The Minnesota Legislature paid $2 million to cover lawmakers' daily expenses this year, even though many lawmakers worked from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Minnesota Legislature paid $2 million to cover lawmakers' daily expenses this year, even though many lawmakers worked from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Itasca County hospitals out of space for critical patients as COVID surges
Itasca County health officials are urging residents to take COVID-19 precautions seriously as facilities have reached capacity for critical patients.
Itasca County health officials are urging residents to take COVID-19 precautions seriously as facilities have reached capacity for critical patients.
Minnesota hospitals strained from influx of COVID-19 patients
Two major hospital systems in Minnesota both made very public pleas Friday -- they need help slowing the spread of COVID-19. And in one case, they need actual help in the form of workers.
Two major hospital systems in Minnesota both made very public pleas Friday -- they need help slowing the spread of COVID-19. And in one case, they need actual help in the form of workers.
Minnesota hospitals strained from influx in COVID-19 patients
Some hospitals in Minnesota are having trouble finding beds for patients as COVID-19 is surging in the state.
Some hospitals in Minnesota are having trouble finding beds for patients as COVID-19 is surging in the state.
Santa Claus may not be coming to town this year amid hired Santa shortage
There are an estimated 10-15% fewer Santa Clauses this year compared to last year due to COVID-19 and many Santas retiring, according to Mitch Allen, head elf at Hire Santa.
There are an estimated 10-15% fewer Santa Clauses this year compared to last year due to COVID-19 and many Santas retiring, according to Mitch Allen, head elf at Hire Santa.
St. Paul council member tests positive for COVID-19
A St. Paul city council woman says she is recovering after testing positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday.
A St. Paul city council woman says she is recovering after testing positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday.
Bed shortage approaches desperate levels for organization helping the homeless
The community relations coordinator with Bridging, Diana Dalsin, says the current bed supply is prompting her desperate public call for donations.
The community relations coordinator with Bridging, Diana Dalsin, says the current bed supply is prompting her desperate public call for donations.
Unemployment claims drop to 267,000, a new pandemic low
Jobless claims fell by 4,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
Jobless claims fell by 4,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
NFL fines Packers, Aaron Rodgers, Allen Lazard for violating league COVID-19 rules
The NFL on Tuesday fined the Green Bay Packers $300,000 and quarterback Aaron Rodgers as well as wide receiver Allen Lazard $14,500 each for violating the league’s COVID-19 protocols.
The NFL on Tuesday fined the Green Bay Packers $300,000 and quarterback Aaron Rodgers as well as wide receiver Allen Lazard $14,500 each for violating the league’s COVID-19 protocols.
Wisconsin health officials report increase in cases of MIS-C
Health officials in Wisconsin are reporting an increase in cases of Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children, a rare but serious condition associated with COVID-19.
Health officials in Wisconsin are reporting an increase in cases of Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children, a rare but serious condition associated with COVID-19.
Regeneron says single dose of antibody treatment cut COVID-19 risk by 81%
Regeneron said Monday that its monoclonal antibody treatment was shown to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 by 81.6% for up to eight months.
Regeneron said Monday that its monoclonal antibody treatment was shown to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 by 81.6% for up to eight months.
Minnesota reports 4,253 new COVID-19 cases, highest single-day since December 2020
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 4,253 new cases of COVID-19 Monday, the highest single-day total since Dec. 12, 2020.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 4,253 new cases of COVID-19 Monday, the highest single-day total since Dec. 12, 2020.
Schools playing major role in youth vaccination effort
Many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer COVID-19 shots that educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.
Many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer COVID-19 shots that educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.
Minnesota doctor urges COVID-19 booster shots before holiday gatherings
This year, the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays coincide with the six-month mark for many people who got the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines this spring.
This year, the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays coincide with the six-month mark for many people who got the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines this spring.
Minnesota provider removing barriers to mental health services
It’s now been more than a year and a half since we first went into lockdown, and studies show that the pandemic continues to have an impact on mental health. One Twin Cities-based mental health provider is seeing it firsthand and says that it's taking steps to break down barriers to care.
It’s now been more than a year and a half since we first went into lockdown, and studies show that the pandemic continues to have an impact on mental health. One Twin Cities-based mental health provider is seeing it firsthand and says that it's taking steps to break down barriers to care.
Pfizer says COVID-19 pill cut hospital, death risk by nearly 90%
Pfizer said its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90% in high-risk patients.
Pfizer said its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90% in high-risk patients.