San Francisco becomes 1st major city to require full vaccination at restaurants, gyms

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

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

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.

Overwhelmed hospitals face nurse shortages amid US COVID-19 surge

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.

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

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.

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.

Walz warns State Fair attendance will suffer without COVID restrictions

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.

 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 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.

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

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.

The Minnesota Department of Health is now regularly reporting the number of COVID-19 cases among vaccinated individuals.

U.S.-Canada border officially opens to vaccinated Americans

U.S.-Canada border officially opens to vaccinated Americans

The U.S.-Canada border is officially open, allowing Americans into the country after shutting down the border for more than a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The U.S.-Canada border is officially open, allowing Americans into the country after shutting down the border for more than a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fauci believes wave of vaccine mandates could follow full FDA approval

Fauci believes wave of vaccine mandates could follow full FDA approval

Dr. Anthony Fauci, says he's hopeful that the Food and Drug Administration will give full approval to the coronavirus vaccine by month’s end, which could usher in a wave of vaccine mandates in the private sector as well as schools and universities.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, says he's hopeful that the Food and Drug Administration will give full approval to the coronavirus vaccine by month’s end, which could usher in a wave of vaccine mandates in the private sector as well as schools and universities.

Minneapolis restaurant group pays workers $230,000 after withholding wages during shutdown

Minneapolis restaurant group pays workers $230,000 after withholding wages during shutdown

A Minneapolis-based restaurant group will be paying its employees more than $230,000 after the Minnesota Attorney General's Office determined workers laid off during the COVID-19 shutdown last year did not receive their final paychecks.

A Minneapolis-based restaurant group will be paying its employees more than $230,000 after the Minnesota Attorney General's Office determined workers laid off during the COVID-19 shutdown last year did not receive their final paychecks.

University of Minnesota professors call for vaccine mandate

University of Minnesota professors call for vaccine mandate

A growing number of professors and staff at the University of Minnesota are calling on the school to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, as cases of the virus are surging.

A growing number of professors and staff at the University of Minnesota are calling on the school to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, as cases of the virus are surging.