Pandemic unemployment benefits end for 7M Americans on Labor Day
The expiration of jobless benefits could fuel a sharp spending pullback.
The expiration of jobless benefits could fuel a sharp spending pullback.
Fauci names new COVID-19 variant health officials are ‘keeping an eye on’
The Mu variant has mutations that 'indicate that it might evade the protection from certain antibodies.
The Mu variant has mutations that 'indicate that it might evade the protection from certain antibodies.
‘I was terrified’: Zip-tie carrying men confront Arizona principal over COVID-19 policy
An Arizona father was arrested Thursday after he and two others threatened to make a citizen's arrest on a principal Thursday morning over a school's COVID-19 protocols, according to school district officials.
An Arizona father was arrested Thursday after he and two others threatened to make a citizen's arrest on a principal Thursday morning over a school's COVID-19 protocols, according to school district officials.
Minnesota State Fair vendors see decline in profits as attendance remains below average
The Minnesota State Fair saw its largest crowd so far this year with 153,953 visitors making it out on Saturday, a number that is still well below average.
The Minnesota State Fair saw its largest crowd so far this year with 153,953 visitors making it out on Saturday, a number that is still well below average.
COVID-19 booster shots: Fauci stresses need for FDA approval amid White House spat
Dr. Anthony Fauci stressed the need for approval from the FDA before proceeding with COVID-19 vaccine booster shots amid a spat between the White House and health officials.
Dr. Anthony Fauci stressed the need for approval from the FDA before proceeding with COVID-19 vaccine booster shots amid a spat between the White House and health officials.
Study supports safety of Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines
As the delta variant drives an uptick in COVID-19 infections, a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association is shedding more light on the safety of the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines.
As the delta variant drives an uptick in COVID-19 infections, a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association is shedding more light on the safety of the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines.
Attorney: Parents to sue Minnesota governor to push for mask mandates at schools
A group of Minnesota parents is filing a lawsuit against Governor Walz, demanding he reinstates emergency powers for COVID-19 to issue a mask mandate in schools.
A group of Minnesota parents is filing a lawsuit against Governor Walz, demanding he reinstates emergency powers for COVID-19 to issue a mask mandate in schools.
Families of children with underlying conditions await approval of COVID-19 vaccine for younger kids
As the school year approaches, Minnesota's 12 to 17-year-old populations remain the least vaccinated group in the state.
As the school year approaches, Minnesota's 12 to 17-year-old populations remain the least vaccinated group in the state.
C.1.2 variant: New coronavirus strain has highest mutation rate yet, study says
A new strain of the novel coronavirus — dubbed C.1.2. — has the potential to become a variant of concern and has exhibited the most mutations out of all previous variants, according to a recent study.
A new strain of the novel coronavirus — dubbed C.1.2. — has the potential to become a variant of concern and has exhibited the most mutations out of all previous variants, according to a recent study.
Millions of jobless face losing benefits as federal aid set to expire
Millions of jobless Americans who have depended on federal unemployment aid as a financial lifeline are about to lose those benefits just as the delta variant of the coronavirus poses a renewed threat to the economy and the job market.
Millions of jobless Americans who have depended on federal unemployment aid as a financial lifeline are about to lose those benefits just as the delta variant of the coronavirus poses a renewed threat to the economy and the job market.
66 confirmed COVID-19 cases at Albert Lea school since start of the school year
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Albert Lea, Minnesota school district grew to 66 this week as the district continues to deal with an outbreak.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Albert Lea, Minnesota school district grew to 66 this week as the district continues to deal with an outbreak.
COVID-19 testing sites opening in Minneapolis, Lino Lakes amid increased demand
As demand for testing increases amid the spread of the COVID-19 delta variant, the Minnesota Department of Health is opening two more semi-permanent COVID-19 community testing sites in Minneapolis and Lino Lakes.
As demand for testing increases amid the spread of the COVID-19 delta variant, the Minnesota Department of Health is opening two more semi-permanent COVID-19 community testing sites in Minneapolis and Lino Lakes.
After COVID-19 puts him in ICU, Minnesota man says skipping vaccine is his life's 'biggest regret'
He's 42. He was healthy. But COVID-19 put him into the ICU and now he says not getting vaccinated was "the biggest regret" of his life.
He's 42. He was healthy. But COVID-19 put him into the ICU and now he says not getting vaccinated was "the biggest regret" of his life.
St. Paul Public Schools implements staff COVID-19 vaccination requirement
The St. Paul School Board voted unanimously Friday morning to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for all district staff or be subject to weekly testing.
The St. Paul School Board voted unanimously Friday morning to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for all district staff or be subject to weekly testing.
‘No question’ delta variant is why August job growth wasn’t stronger, Biden says
America’s employers added just 235,000 jobs in August, a modest gain after two months of robust hiring at a time when the delta variant’s spread has discouraged some people from flying, shopping and eating out.
America’s employers added just 235,000 jobs in August, a modest gain after two months of robust hiring at a time when the delta variant’s spread has discouraged some people from flying, shopping and eating out.
Evers extends $100 incentive for COVID-19 vaccinations
Wisconsin's $100 reward program for those receiving the COVID-19 vaccine will be extended two weeks until Sept. 19, Gov. Tony Evers announced Friday.
Wisconsin's $100 reward program for those receiving the COVID-19 vaccine will be extended two weeks until Sept. 19, Gov. Tony Evers announced Friday.
Minnesota pandemic pay panel likely to miss Monday deadline
A legislative panel tasked with deciding who gets $250 million set aside for frontline workers will likely miss its Monday deadline.
A legislative panel tasked with deciding who gets $250 million set aside for frontline workers will likely miss its Monday deadline.
US unemployment claims reach a pandemic low as hiring strengthens
U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 340,000, a pandemic low and another sign that the job market is steadily rebounding.
U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 340,000, a pandemic low and another sign that the job market is steadily rebounding.
COVID-19 surge leaves US hospitals with oxygen shortages
The COVID-19 surge is stretching oxygen supplies and sending hospitals scrambling for more ventilators.
The COVID-19 surge is stretching oxygen supplies and sending hospitals scrambling for more ventilators.
Push continues to encourage COVID-19 vaccination among communities of color
Nearly nine months since the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines, there remains a push to get more shots into arms especially among communities of color.
Nearly nine months since the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines, there remains a push to get more shots into arms especially among communities of color.