Minnesota COVID-19 ICU cases hit 230, most since December
Minnesota reported 230 people in hospital intensive-care units Monday with COVID-19 infections, the most since December.
Minnesota reported 230 people in hospital intensive-care units Monday with COVID-19 infections, the most since December.
Minnesota-based businesses can apply for 'Main Street' COVID-19 relief grants starting Monday
Starting Monday, Minnesota businesses struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for a lifeline from the state.
Starting Monday, Minnesota businesses struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for a lifeline from the state.
MDH to continue mobile COVID-19 vaccination project
After seeing success in vaccinating Minnesotans with its mobile buses over the summer, the state health department is extending the COVID-19 vaccination project.
After seeing success in vaccinating Minnesotans with its mobile buses over the summer, the state health department is extending the COVID-19 vaccination project.
FDA advisory panel OKs Pfizer COVID-19 booster for 65 and older, votes no for younger
An independent advisory panel for the FDA voted against a proposal for a booster dose of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for Americans 16 and older.
An independent advisory panel for the FDA voted against a proposal for a booster dose of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for Americans 16 and older.
National Zoo lions, tigers test 'presumptive positive' for COVID-19
Officials at the Smithsonian's National Zoo say six African lions, a Sumatran tiger and two Amur tigers have tested presumptive positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.
Officials at the Smithsonian's National Zoo say six African lions, a Sumatran tiger and two Amur tigers have tested presumptive positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.
Biden tasks OSHA with enforcing COVID-19 vaccine mandates
President Joe Biden directed OSHA to write a rule forcing employers with at least 100 workers to require staff get vaccinated or produce weekly test results showing they are virus free.
President Joe Biden directed OSHA to write a rule forcing employers with at least 100 workers to require staff get vaccinated or produce weekly test results showing they are virus free.
Hospitals in multiple states rationing health care amid crushing COVID-19 surge
Idaho's public health leaders have expanded health care rationing statewide amid a massive increase in the number of coronavirus patients requiring hospitalization.
Idaho's public health leaders have expanded health care rationing statewide amid a massive increase in the number of coronavirus patients requiring hospitalization.
Used cars seeing increase in value as microchip shortage slows manufacturing of new vehicles
The chip shortage is sending prices of used vehicles skyrocketing and, in some cases, increasing the value of vehicles bought in recent years above their sale price.
The chip shortage is sending prices of used vehicles skyrocketing and, in some cases, increasing the value of vehicles bought in recent years above their sale price.
Minnesota now offering on-site incentives at COVID-19 vaccination clinics
The Minnesota Department of Health announced Thursday it will begin offering a new way for people to cash in on getting their COVID-19 vaccine.
The Minnesota Department of Health announced Thursday it will begin offering a new way for people to cash in on getting their COVID-19 vaccine.
US unemployment claims rise as delta variant weighs on economy
U.S. unemployment claims rose last week to 332,000 from a pandemic low, a sign that worsening COVID-19 infections may have slightly increased layoffs.
U.S. unemployment claims rose last week to 332,000 from a pandemic low, a sign that worsening COVID-19 infections may have slightly increased layoffs.
Minnesota's obesity rate rose in 2020 amid lockdowns and pandemic stresses
The obesity rate in Minnesota saw a slight increase in 2020, as the pandemic led to new challenges.
The obesity rate in Minnesota saw a slight increase in 2020, as the pandemic led to new challenges.
Minnesota judge rejects attempt to force school mask mandate
A Minnesota judge has rejected a request by concerned parents to force a statewide mask mandate in all schools.
A Minnesota judge has rejected a request by concerned parents to force a statewide mask mandate in all schools.
Minnesotans can access to immunization records through new mobile app
Minnesotans can access their immunization records more easily through a new mobile app, the state health department announced Wednesday.
Minnesotans can access their immunization records more easily through a new mobile app, the state health department announced Wednesday.
Minneapolis, Roseville schools add staff COVID-19 vaccine requirement
The Minneapolis and Roseville school districts are now requiring staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or face regular COVID-19 testing.
The Minneapolis and Roseville school districts are now requiring staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or face regular COVID-19 testing.
Shortage on ICU beds in Twin Cities has ripple effect on rural Minnesota
As more hospital ICU beds fill up in the metro, it’s having a ripple effect on patient care in rural hospitals.
As more hospital ICU beds fill up in the metro, it’s having a ripple effect on patient care in rural hospitals.
‘In crisis’: North Dakota hospital seeking 300 nurses amid COVID-19 surge
One of North Dakota’s largest hospital systems is in desperate need of additional nurses amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
One of North Dakota’s largest hospital systems is in desperate need of additional nurses amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Pediatric COVID-19 cases ‘exponentially’ increased over summer, AAP says
There was about a 240% increase in pediatric COVID-19 cases from early July to early September, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
There was about a 240% increase in pediatric COVID-19 cases from early July to early September, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Army: ‘Relief of duties, discharge’ possible for those who refuse COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. Army announced Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for soldiers is being implemented, saying those who refuse could face relief of duties or discharge.
The U.S. Army announced Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for soldiers is being implemented, saying those who refuse could face relief of duties or discharge.
US Postal Service hiring 40,000 seasonal workers for 2021 holidays
The U.S. Postal Service is hiring more than 40,000 seasonal workers in preparation for the 2021 holiday season.
The U.S. Postal Service is hiring more than 40,000 seasonal workers in preparation for the 2021 holiday season.
COVID-19 or seasonal allergies? Delta making it harder to tell
It's peak ragweed season in Minnesota, and allergy sufferers are finding themselves with symptoms that can sometimes present similarly to COVID-19.
It's peak ragweed season in Minnesota, and allergy sufferers are finding themselves with symptoms that can sometimes present similarly to COVID-19.