US economy shows growth despite lacking enough workers, supplies

Barely more than a year after the coronavirus caused the steepest economic fall and job losses on record, the speed of the rebound has been so unexpectedly swift that many companies can’t fill jobs or acquire enough supplies to meet a pent-up burst of customer demand.

MDH reports 302 new COVID-19 cases, 16 deaths Saturday

The Minnesota Department of Health reported 302 new cases of COVID-19 and 16 more deaths Saturday.

20 MLB teams 85% vaccinated for COVID-19, allowing relaxed protocols

Major League Baseball’s vaccination effort took another step forward Friday when the league and player’s association announced 85% of their Tier 1 personnel have been fully vaccinated.

Regeneron’s COVID-19 drug authorized by FDA for injection

The COVID-19 antibody drug made by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. can be injected, rather than administered by IV infusion, the FDA authorized.

Daily US COVID-19 cases fell below 10K this week

America’s recovery from the pandemic reached a new milestone this week when new daily cases fell below 10,000 for the first time since March 2020.

May jobs report: US adds modest 559,000 jobs amid hiring struggles

U.S. employers in May added 559,000 jobs, which was better than April but still a sign that many companies are struggling to find enough workers.

US unveils global COVID-19 vaccine sharing plan for unused doses

The U.S. will share 75% of its unused COVID-19 vaccines with the world through the U.N.-backed COVAX global vaccine sharing program.

Minnesota reports 238 new COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths Thursday

Minnesota health officials reported 238 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 more deaths Thursday. The state has now seen daily case counts under 300 for four of the last seven days. 

FDA recalls unauthorized at-home coronavirus rapid test over false results concerns

The COVID-19 antigen and antibody test kits were distributed to pharmacies and sold directly to consumers, and the FDA said it has "serious concerns about the performance" of both tests.

High school seniors ready for return of in-person commencement

Thousands of Minnesota high school students are getting ready to graduate, and after a pandemic-upended school year, commencement looks to be a welcome return to normal.

Minnesota's COVID-19 case positivity rate continues to decline

The Minnesota Department of Health reported 134 new COVID-19 cases and one additional death attributed to the disease Tuesday, although the data is from Sunday due to the Memorial Day holiday.

Minnesotans enjoy lifted COVID-19 restrictions on holiday weekend

More than a year after the start of the pandemic, Minnesotans are getting a chance to enjoy what feels like a normal holiday weekend as COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted.