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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Overwhelmed hospitals face nurse shortages amid US COVID-19 surge
Florida, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oregon all have more COVID-19 hospitalizations than at any other point in the pandemic amid nursing staff shortages.
University of Minnesota to require COVID-19 vaccine for students once it gets FDA approval
The University of Minnesota says it will require students to get the COVID-19 vaccine once it receives full FDA approval, which is expected to happen in the coming weeks.
Citing pandemic struggles, Capitol View Cafe closes until further notice
The Capitol View Cafe is a neighborhood staple, but due to ongoing struggles, it’s closed until further notice.
Over 30K Minnesotans claim $100 reward in latest COVID-19 vaccine incentive push
Minnesota is set to pay out at least $3.1 million in its latest push to get more Minnesotans vaccinated against COVID-19.
Walz warns State Fair attendance will suffer without COVID restrictions
Gov. Tim Walz said the Minnesota State Fair should have COVID-19 restrictions in place or attendance for the Great Minnesota Get Together will suffer.
Hennepin Healthcare announces COVID-19 vaccine requirement for staff
Hennepin Healthcare is issuing a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for its employees, becoming the latest Twin Cities metro hospital to make such an announcement.
MDH begins reporting COVID-19 breakthrough cases online
The Minnesota Department of Health is now regularly reporting the number of COVID-19 cases among vaccinated individuals.