COVID-19 cases could be linked to Bucks' championship run
Health officials say they've identified nearly 500 coronavirus cases statewide that could be linked to the large crowds that gathered in downtown Milwaukee as fans cheered on the Bucks' run to the NBA championship.
COVID-19 lung X-rays show difference between vaccinated, unvaccinated patients
A hospital shared lung X-rays of vaccinated and unvaccinated COVID-19 patients in an effort to show the vaccine’s effectiveness at preventing severe illness.
Memorials for COVID-19 victims taking shape across US
A memorial grove to COVID-19 victims has been planted in Ohio, and governors and lawmakers elsewhere are pursuing similar permanent remembrances.
COVID-19 cases growing faster in Minnesota's Black community
The latest data on the coronavirus in Minnesota shows the number of new cases is growing much faster in the Black community, which is seeing nearly twice the per capita case growth of any other racial or ethnic group.
How Minnesotans can claim their $100 COVID-19 vaccine reward
Starting Wednesday, Minnesotans can now submit their request to get a $100 reward from the State of Minnesota for getting their COVID-19 vaccine.
AstraZeneca study finds small clot risk after 1st COVID-19 shot, none after 2nd
AstraZeneca said its COVID vaccine study found a slightly increased clot risk after the first dose and no increased risk after receiving the second.
Obama scales back plans for 60th birthday party amid coronavirus concerns
The guest list reportedly included Oprah Winfrey and George Clooney.
Former Biden advisor joins effort to vaccinate Minnesota kids ahead of school year
The Minnesota Department of Health is tapping a former Biden adviser to help make the push for vaccinating kids ahead of the start of the school year.
Minneapolis, St. Paul issue indoor mask mandate for city-owned buildings
Minneapolis and St. Paul are issuing an indoor mask mandate for all city-owned buildings in line with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's latest guidance on masking.
Hennepin County, some cities to require masks in public buildings
Hennepin County will reinstate a mask mandate in county buildings and for all county employees starting Wednesday morning, officials announced Tuesday. Several cities are also following suit, including Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth and Bloomington.
Florida's COVID-19 hospitalizations reach all-time high of 11,515 patients
As Florida reached another record-breaking number of COVID-19 patients in one day, Governor Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that hospital admissions are slowing down.
Minnesota State Fair considering mandating masks indoors
Organizers of the Minnesota State Fair say they are considering mandating masks inside buildings at the fairgrounds this summer, but they have not made any decisions yet.
University of St. Thomas requires COVID-19 vaccine for students, staff this fall
The University of St. Thomas announced it will require students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning to campus this fall.
Cub reissues mask requirement for staff, recommended for customers
Starting Tuesday, a mask requirement will be in effect for all Cub employees regardless of their vaccination status, according to Cub.
Minnesota employers mandate vaccines, masks for workers as COVID cases rise
Major Minnesota employers and education institutions are imposing mask mandates and vaccine requirements for workers to slow a COVID-19 surge across the country.
University of Minnesota reimposes indoor mask mandate
The University of Minnesota is reinstituting its indoor mask mandate for everyone on campus, regardless of vaccination status, starting Tuesday.
First Ave to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test to attend shows
First Avenue and its five other associated venues will require either proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test to attend events from now on, the venue announced Monday.
Target requiring employees to mask up in areas with high COVID-19 infection rates
Beginning Tuesday, Target says it will require employees who work in stores in certain areas to mask up again.
Mask requirement returns for Walmart, Publix employees
Starting Monday, all Publix employees will be required to wear masks, and Walmart employees will be required to wear face coverings if they work in areas with high infection rates. It remains optional for customers.
Therapists worry about kids’ mental health returning to school
Soon, kids will be going back to school. But, that doesn’t mean everything will go back to normal.