Ellison settles lawsuits with 2 more Minnesota restaurants over COVID shutdown violations
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison says his office has settled lawsuits against two more restaurants that violated or threatened to violate Gov. Walz's COVID-related shutdown orders last year.
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison says his office has settled lawsuits against two more restaurants that violated or threatened to violate Gov. Walz's COVID-related shutdown orders last year.
Shakopee school leaders extend Thanksgiving break due to COVID-19 spike
As school districts in Minnesota see a rise in COVID-19 cases, Shakopee Public Schools announced on Thursday that it is extending its Thanksgiving break.
As school districts in Minnesota see a rise in COVID-19 cases, Shakopee Public Schools announced on Thursday that it is extending its Thanksgiving break.
'It was really scary:' Minnesota hospitals struggle with COVID surge
Minnesota hospitals are caring for 40 percent more COVID-19 patients since the start of November as the state became the country's worst COVID-19 hotspot this week.
Minnesota hospitals are caring for 40 percent more COVID-19 patients since the start of November as the state became the country's worst COVID-19 hotspot this week.
COVID-19 spike pushes short-staffed Minnesota hospitals to brink
As Minnesota experiences a worst-in-the-nation COVID-19 spike, hospitals struggling with staffing are being stressed with cases.
As Minnesota experiences a worst-in-the-nation COVID-19 spike, hospitals struggling with staffing are being stressed with cases.
Feds sending emergency medical teams to Minnesota to deal with COVID outbreak
Two United States Department of Defense emergency medical teams will be in Minnesota next week to support staff at HCMC and St. Cloud Hospital, Gov. Walz announced Tuesday.
Two United States Department of Defense emergency medical teams will be in Minnesota next week to support staff at HCMC and St. Cloud Hospital, Gov. Walz announced Tuesday.
Minnesota planning to expand COVID-19 booster eligibility to all adults this week
Minnesota is preparing to expand COVID-19 booster eligibility to all adults this week regardless of whether the CDC revises its current guidelines.
Minnesota is preparing to expand COVID-19 booster eligibility to all adults this week regardless of whether the CDC revises its current guidelines.
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.