Minnesota Zoo to require masks for guests, starting Saturday
The Minnesota Zoo is joining the list of facilities and organizations implementing a mask requirement for its guests amid the spread of the COVID-19 delta variant.
The Minnesota Zoo is joining the list of facilities and organizations implementing a mask requirement for its guests amid the spread of the COVID-19 delta variant.
Minneapolis, St. Paul school districts to add mask requirement
Minneapolis Public Schools will require masks for all staff, students and visitors this school year, starting Aug. 9.
Minneapolis Public Schools will require masks for all staff, students and visitors this school year, starting Aug. 9.
Minnesota around 33K shots away from hitting 70% COVID-19 vaccination rate
Due to a recent increase in COVID-19 vaccinations, Minnesota is now around 33,000 shots away from hitting Gov. Tim Walz’s 70% vaccination rate goal for people 16 years of age and older.
Due to a recent increase in COVID-19 vaccinations, Minnesota is now around 33,000 shots away from hitting Gov. Tim Walz’s 70% vaccination rate goal for people 16 years of age and older.
$100 gift card for a COVID-19 vaccine? We'll take that, Minnesotans say
Minnesota's latest COVID-19 vaccine incentive is proving far more popular.
Minnesota's latest COVID-19 vaccine incentive is proving far more popular.
Minnesota grocery workers union calls for return of hazard pay as delta variant spreads
A union representing Minnesota grocery store workers is calling for hazard pay to be reinstated as mask requirements resume and the delta variant spreads throughout the state.
A union representing Minnesota grocery store workers is calling for hazard pay to be reinstated as mask requirements resume and the delta variant spreads throughout the state.
HealthPartners requiring COVID-19, flu vaccinations for staff
HealthPartners is the latest hospital system in Minnesota to institute COVID-19 and influenza vaccination requirements for its employees.
HealthPartners is the latest hospital system in Minnesota to institute COVID-19 and influenza vaccination requirements for its employees.
Minnesota requiring state employees to wear masks in workplace
Minnesota is now requiring its 37,000-plus state employees to wear masks in the workplace.
Minnesota is now requiring its 37,000-plus state employees to wear masks in the workplace.
COVID-19 spike: In Florida hospitals, 'there are only so many beds'
On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than 50,000 new COVID-19 cases in Florida during a three-day span, raising the seven-day average to one of the highest counts since the pandemic began.
On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than 50,000 new COVID-19 cases in Florida during a three-day span, raising the seven-day average to one of the highest counts since the pandemic began.
COVID-19 vaccination protocol goes into effect at First Ave venues
Wednesday night marked the first night a new COVID-19 vaccination requirement went into effect at some Twin Cities metro music venues.
Wednesday night marked the first night a new COVID-19 vaccination requirement went into effect at some Twin Cities metro music venues.
Twin Cities students get COVID-19 vaccinations as they prepare for return to classes
The window for your kids to get their shots and be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before the start of school is quickly closing.
The window for your kids to get their shots and be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before the start of school is quickly closing.
COVID-19 lambda variant: What to know about the coronavirus strain
WHO officials have described the lambda variant as a “variant of interest,” but researchers say more studies are needed to understand its potential impact.
WHO officials have described the lambda variant as a “variant of interest,” but researchers say more studies are needed to understand its potential impact.
Minnesota man stuck in Thailand after positive COVID-19 test
Twin Cities-based attorney Lee Wolfgram spoke with FOX 9 from his private hospital room on the other side of the world in Phuket, Thailand.
Twin Cities-based attorney Lee Wolfgram spoke with FOX 9 from his private hospital room on the other side of the world in Phuket, Thailand.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.