American unemployment claims fall to 360,000, another pandemic low
The United States set another pandemic low in this week's jobs report, showing only 360,000 first-time filers for unemployment.
Audit finds no overpayments by Minnesota for COVID-19 tests
The Office of the Legislative Auditor said Wednesday that it found no evidence that the state of Minnesota overpaid two companies it hired to conduct mail in and other rapid COVID-19 saliva testing.
Minnesota summer camps work to keep COVID-19 at bay
Summertime means summer camp. But in recent weeks, health officials have seen COVID-19 outbreaks emerge at summer camps in Texas, Illinois, Florida, Missouri and Kansas.
Lumberjack Days in Stillwater canceled for second year in a row
The annual Lumberjack Days event in Stillwater, Minnesota was canceled yet again.
Pfizer to discuss booster shots with US health officials Monday
Pfizer says it plans to meet with top U.S. health officials Monday to discuss the drugmaker’s request for federal authorization of a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine.
Unvaccinated people account for 'virtually all' COVID-19 hospitalizations, deaths, White House says
Unvaccinated people now account for “virtually all” COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths in the United States, according to the White House.
Minnesota to wind down COVID-19 mass vaccination sites
Minnesota will begin to wind down operations at most mass vaccination sites this month, with all but the Mall of America site expected to close by August 7.
US unemployment claims tick up to 373,000 from a pandemic low
U.S. unemployment claims rose slightly last week by 2,000 to a total of 373,000, even as the economy and the job market appear to be rebounding.
Delta variant now most common COVID-19 strain, CDC prediction suggests
The delta variant has likely surpassed the alpha variant as the most common linage of COVID-19 in the United States, according to CDC data.
NYC salutes pandemic essential workers with Hometown Heroes Parade
Thousands marched along the street and waved from floats moving up the Canyon of Heroes on Wednesday as New York City honored all pandemic essential workers with the ‘Hometown Heroes Parade.’
Minnesota reports 231 new COVID-19 cases from July 3-6
Minnesota health officials reported 231 new COVID-19 cases over the Fourth of July weekend. There were no deaths reported during that period.
COVID vaccine for zoo animals in Wisconsin
Some animals at the zoos in Madison and Milwaukee will receive an experimental COVID-19 vaccine.
Only 17K Minnesotans claimed COVID-19 vaccine rewards during June push
Minnesota offered freebies to the first 100,000 people who got a COVID-19 vaccine in June, but only 17,409 Minnesotans submitted requests for a reward, according to state health officials.
Amid delta variant rise, Biden outlines latest plan to increase COVID-19 vaccinations
President Joe Biden said his administration will increase efforts to deliver vaccines into communities as the COVID-19 delta variant cases continue to rise in several states.
COVID-19 vaccine lotteries not associated with increased shots, study finds
Study focused on Ohio's 'Vax-a-Million' lottery, which launched when vaccine was made available to younger teens.
Duchess of Cambridge self-isolating after COVID-19 contact
The Duchess of Cambridge is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Fauci: 99.2% of US COVID-19 deaths involved unvaccinated people
Dr. Anthony Fauci continued his push for Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine as many deaths are attributed to unvaccinated people.
Maui mayor asks airlines for fewer tourists amid travel boom
For nearly a year, Maui residents had their tropical oasis virtually to themselves. Then the visitors all came flooding back.
Minnesota reports 116 new COVID-19 cases, 5 more deaths Saturday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 116 new COVID-19 cases and five more deaths Saturday as vaccination efforts continue.
Delta variant: ‘Surge response’ teams to deploy to US hot spots, White House says
The White House announced on Thursday “surge response” teams are ready to deploy more vaccinations, therapeutics and further assistance to delta variant hot spots in the U.S.