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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Health experts recommend flu shot as uncertainty looms for flu season
As the COVID-19 delta variant continues to spread, health officials are still urging everyone to get vaccinated against the virus and to get their annual flu shot.
Couple kicked off JetBlue flight for failing to comply with mask rules, berating crew
A couple seen in a viral video was removed from a San Diego-bound flight after failing to comply with the mandatory mask requirement.
Woman who wanted Chicago hospital to treat her COVID-19 with Ivermectin, dies
A woman who demanded a Chicago hospital treat her COVID-19 diagnosis with a controversial drug has died.
Wisconsin county asks the public to do their own contact tracing due to COVID-19 surge
A western Wisconsin county health department is asking members of the public to move forward with their own contact tracing as they deal with a COVID-19 surge.
World's oldest living male gorilla tests positive for COVID-19 virus
Multiple gorillas at Zoo Atlanta, including the world's oldest living male gorilla, have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.
69 COVID-19 cases linked to Minnesota State Fair so far, MDH says
The Minnesota Department of Health says it has identified 69 confirmed cases of COVID-19 linked to the Minnesota State Fair.
COVID-19 surge: Rising cases hurting airline ticket sales
The leading U.S. airlines say that the rise in COVID-19 cases is hurting ticket sales and pushing back the recovery of the travel industry.
Minnesota sees rise in child COVID-19 cases amid return to school
As the new school year begins in Minnesota, the state health leaders remain concerned about a rise in childhood cases of COVID-19.
Study: 80% of COVID-19 patients suffer 1 or more long-term effects
Researchers who analyzed more than 18,000 studies found that 80% of people who were infected with COVID-19 suffered one or more of the long-term effects associated with the novel coronavirus.
Avett Brothers drop out of lineup for Basilica Block Party due to COVID-19 exposure
Due to a COVID-19 exposure, the Avett Brothers won't play at the Basilica Block Party on Saturday.
Biden announces vaccine mandate for employers with more than 100 workers
President Joe Biden announced sweeping new federal vaccine requirements affecting as many as 100 million Americans in an all-out effort to increase COVID-19 vaccinations and curb the surging delta variant.
Minneapolis Public Schools weigh vaccine mandate for teachers, staff
Under the resolution up for consideration, teachers, staff, volunteers, and contractors who work directly with students would be required to either get vaccinated or undergo regular testing.
More families switch to homeschooling amid pandemic
In numerous ways, the pandemic has changed the way kids learn. For many, it’s also meant a shift to homeschooling or online academies.