Surge in new COVID-19 cases amid delta spread 'going very steeply upward'
One expert called unvaccinated people 'sitting ducks' for the delta variant.
One expert called unvaccinated people 'sitting ducks' for the delta variant.
Chicago pharmacist charged with selling COVID-19 vaccination cards on eBay
A Chicago pharmacist has been charged with allegedly selling dozens of authentic vaccine cards on eBay.
A Chicago pharmacist has been charged with allegedly selling dozens of authentic vaccine cards on eBay.
New Zealand to enter lockdown after single COVID-19 case found
New Zealand's government is taking drastic action by putting the entire nation into a strict lockdown after finding a single case of COVID-19. The city where the infected man lives and another city he had visited will go into full lockdown for 7 days, while the rest of the country will shut down for three days.
New Zealand's government is taking drastic action by putting the entire nation into a strict lockdown after finding a single case of COVID-19. The city where the infected man lives and another city he had visited will go into full lockdown for 7 days, while the rest of the country will shut down for three days.
Osseo family bar among latest hit by staff shortages
Martin Duffy is proud of his bar and restaurant that he built with his family in downtown Osseo. But now, after they couldn’t find enough workers, they’ve had to make a difficult decision.
Martin Duffy is proud of his bar and restaurant that he built with his family in downtown Osseo. But now, after they couldn’t find enough workers, they’ve had to make a difficult decision.
Record pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations reported amid delta surge
Data collected by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations have skyrocketed over the past week.
Data collected by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations have skyrocketed over the past week.
Minnesota among many states facing school bus driver shortage
With the start of the school year around the corner, a local school bus company is on a hiring blitz.
With the start of the school year around the corner, a local school bus company is on a hiring blitz.
Walz extending $100 COVID-19 vaccine incentive program until Aug. 22
The governor's office says 55,456 vaccinated Minnesotans have submitted rewards to get $100 for receiving their shots.
The governor's office says 55,456 vaccinated Minnesotans have submitted rewards to get $100 for receiving their shots.
Vendors still searching for workers with Minnesota State Fair less than 2 weeks away
With the Minnesota State Fair quickly approaching, vendors say they are still searching for workers.
With the Minnesota State Fair quickly approaching, vendors say they are still searching for workers.
Minnesota will require state workers to be COVID-vaccinated or tested weekly starting Sept. 8
Starting Sept. 8, all Minnesota state employees who work outside their home must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or agree to be tested at least weekly.
Starting Sept. 8, all Minnesota state employees who work outside their home must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or agree to be tested at least weekly.
German nurse allegedly injects saline into thousands of patients instead of COVID-19 vaccine
The alleged injections took place between March and April and s believed to have impacted over 10,000 people, according to a district counselor’s Facebook page.
The alleged injections took place between March and April and s believed to have impacted over 10,000 people, according to a district counselor’s Facebook page.
Minnesota Council on Disability pulls out of Minnesota State Fair over COVID-19 concerns
With COVID-19 delta variant cases on the rise, the Minnesota Council on Disability says it has made the decision not to attend the Minnesota State Fair, saying the fair has failed to create a safe environment for its visitors.
With COVID-19 delta variant cases on the rise, the Minnesota Council on Disability says it has made the decision not to attend the Minnesota State Fair, saying the fair has failed to create a safe environment for its visitors.
North Texas 4-month-old in ICU battling COVID-19 and RSV simultaneously
Hudson Hooten is battling both COVID and RSV, the two viruses that are packing children's hospitals across North Texas. His mom says it all began with a cough. Things quickly got worse. Doctors told his mom he got the last ICU bed.
Hudson Hooten is battling both COVID and RSV, the two viruses that are packing children's hospitals across North Texas. His mom says it all began with a cough. Things quickly got worse. Doctors told his mom he got the last ICU bed.
Minnesota sees jump in weekly student COVID-19 vaccinations amid state’s push
Since the start of Minnesota's "Vax to School" campaign, the amount of weekly COVID-19 vaccinations among students has more than doubled, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
Since the start of Minnesota's "Vax to School" campaign, the amount of weekly COVID-19 vaccinations among students has more than doubled, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
Carnival Vista: 27 people aboard cruise ship test positive for COVID-19
The COVID-19 cases were among 26 crew members and one passenger on the Carnival Vista cruise ship, which arrived Wednesday in Belize, officials said.
The COVID-19 cases were among 26 crew members and one passenger on the Carnival Vista cruise ship, which arrived Wednesday in Belize, officials said.
Lollapalooza not a COVID-19 'superspreader', Chicago's top doc says
Chicago's top doctor says Lollapalooza was not the COVID-19 superspreader that some people feared it might be.
Chicago's top doctor says Lollapalooza was not the COVID-19 superspreader that some people feared it might be.
San Francisco becomes 1st major city to require full vaccination at restaurants, gyms
San Francisco will become the first major U.S. city to require full vaccination for patrons at indoor establishments like restaurants, cafes, bars, and gyms.
San Francisco will become the first major U.S. city to require full vaccination for patrons at indoor establishments like restaurants, cafes, bars, and gyms.
Minnesota hits vaccination goal of 70% of people 16 and older with 1 shot
Forty-three days after Gov. Tim Walz's original July 1 goal, Minnesota has finally reached 70% of people 16 and older with at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Forty-three days after Gov. Tim Walz's original July 1 goal, Minnesota has finally reached 70% of people 16 and older with at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
US jobless claims fall for 3rd straight week as economy strengthens
U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 375,000, near a pandemic low and another sign of strength for a rebounding economy and job market.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 375,000, near a pandemic low and another sign of strength for a rebounding economy and job market.
Small businesses that support performance venues still facing ruin due to pandemic
Minnesota small businesses that support performances venues and live events say they are still facing struggles amidst the pandemic.
Minnesota small businesses that support performances venues and live events say they are still facing struggles amidst the pandemic.
Vikings offering COVID-19 vaccinations before 2 preseason home games
If you’re attending the Minnesota Vikings preseason game this weekend, you could get your COVID-19 shot before kickoff.
If you’re attending the Minnesota Vikings preseason game this weekend, you could get your COVID-19 shot before kickoff.