Many performance venues in Minnesota still waiting on federal COVID-19 relief
Many theaters are still waiting for help from the federal government after pandemic shutdowns.
PJ Fleck, Lindsay Whalen among Minnesota's COVID-19 vaccine ambassadors
Local leaders throughout Minnesota are stepping up as COVID-19 vaccine ambassadors to encourage more people to get vaccinated.
COVID-19 in Minnesota: 115 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths reported Friday
The latest update on COVID-19 in Minnesota.
Delta variant expected to become dominant US strain, CDC says
The delta variant first detected in India will likely become the dominant U.S. strain, the CDC director said — who stressed vaccination to stay protected.
Dozens of COVID-19 Delta variant cases reported in Minnesota
In Minnesota, there have been at least 43 cases of the COVID-19 Delta variant, which the CDC is calling a "variant of concern."
US to invest $3B in antiviral pills to treat COVID-19, other viruses
The United States will invest $3.2 billion to develop antiviral pills to treat COVID-19 and other deadly viruses.
Minnesota reports 142 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths Thursday as positivity rate declines to 1.8%
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 142 new COVID-19 cases and four additional deaths Thursday as the state’s seven-day rolling average test positivity rate declines to 1.8%, well below the caution threshold.
Minnesota adds 14,800 jobs in May after end of COVID-19 restrictions
The unemployment rate in Minnesota was down to 4 percent in May after the state added thousands of leisure and hospitality jobs following the dropping of COVID-19 restrictions statewide.
COVID vaccine proof: Wisconsin bill forbids requiring it
The Wisconsin Assembly on Wednesday passed a Republican-backed bill that would prohibit businesses, colleges and universities, governments and anyone else in the state from requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Minnesota is forgiving 2020 jobless benefits and PPP loans. So where's the money?
About 500,000 Minnesotans are in line to get money back from the tax break on the first $10,200 of 2020 unemployment benefits.
Royal Caribbean postpones 1st US cruise after crew members test positive for COVID-19
Royal Caribbean International is postponing for nearly a month one of the highly anticipated first sailings from the U.S. since the pandemic began because eight crew members tested positive for COVID-19.
More than 3 million Minnesotans have had at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The state department of health reported that 3,005,706 Minnesotans have had at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 2,774,889 are fully vaccinated.
Minnesota cities eager for return of Fourth of July celebrations
As pandemic restrictions ease, Minnesotans are looking forward to a more normal Fourth of July this year.
US COVID-19 death toll reaches 600,000 as cases, vaccinations slow
More than 600,000 Americans have now died of COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.
Minnesota reports fewer than 100 new single-day COVID-19 cases for 1st time since spring 2020
The Minnesota Department of Health reported fewer than 100 new COVID-19 cases in a single day Tuesday for the first time since last spring.
COVID-19 likely in US by Christmas 2019, new blood samples suggest
Thousands of new blood samples suggest COVID-19 popped up in the U.S. in December 2019 — weeks before cases were first recognized by health officials.
Minnesota lawmakers reach deal to end eviction moratorium
Lawmakers in the House and Senate Housing Committee reached a deal Monday to end the current eviction moratorium in Minnesota.
Minnesota reports 118 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths Monday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 118 new cases of COVID-19 and five additional deaths Monday as the state nearly surpasses three million people with at least one vaccine dose.
Schools across US brace for surge of kindergartners in fall
Districts across the country are hiring kindergarten teachers and preparing summer programs as they brace for a supersized class that will include more children who missed out on preschool and older classmates whose parents decided to wait an extra year because of the pandemic.
Minnesota reports 173 new COVID-19 cases and 9 new deaths on Sunday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 174 new cases of COVID-19 and seven more deaths Saturday as the state’s seven-day average positivity rate continues to steadily decline.