Minnesota businesses fully reopen Friday, but where are the workers?
Minnesota's remaining COVID-19 capacity limits and distancing requirements ended Friday, allowing businesses to fully reopen. With pandemic-weary customers hungry to dine out again, restaurants are desperate for workers because 100,000 Minnesotans left the labor force in 2020 and haven't returned.
Breweries, distilleries offering free drinks to vaccinated Minnesotans
Free drinks at breweries, distilleries and wineries join the list of incentives for Minnesotans to get vaccinated.
Even as COVID-19 restrictions loosen, Minnesota DNR still seeing high interest in camping
Even as COVID-19 restrictions loosen up and more Minnesotans get vaccinated, the DNR is still seeing high interest in camping.
Several Twin Cities hospitals preparing to ease visitor restrictions, as frustrations grow
While some COVID-19 restrictions are going away, some hospitals in the Twin Cities metro still have some strict visitor policies in place.
Capacity, distancing limits end overnight for Minnesota restaurants, bars
The indoor capacity and distancing limits are going away for restaurants and bars in Minnesota.
More than 61% of Minnesotans over 12 have at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose
Over 61% of Minnesotans over the age of 12 have at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and around 54% are fully vaccine, the latest data from the state health department shows.
Experts weigh in on COVID-19 vaccine anxiety among teens
Some health experts say they're seeing a lot more children afraid to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
US unemployment claims fall to 406,000, a new pandemic low
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dropped last week to 406,000, a new pandemic low and evidence that the job market is strengthening.
Facebook ends ban on posts claiming COVID-19 is man-made
Facebook will no longer ban posts suggesting COVID-19 was man-made amid mounting calls to further investigate the pandemic’s origins, marking a reversal for the social media giant.
After MN tourism revenue is cut in half in 2020, experts expect busy summer
After taking a hard hit in 2020, Minnesota's tourism industry is expecting a big comeback this summer.
Biden orders US intelligence officials to 'redouble' efforts to find origin of COVID-19 pandemic
President Joe Biden is asking U.S. intelligence agencies to “redouble” their efforts to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Federal government paid out thousands in PPP loan to fake orange grove in Minnesota
Minnesota doesn't seem like the most hospitable spot for an orange farm. But federal authorities paid out thousands to a fraudulent PPP loan to “Shaila Big Fresh Oranges” in Mantorville.
Diapers, toilet paper, other consumer goods to cost more starting in June
The prices of many everyday items will start to rise beginning next month as the country’s economy eases its way out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Xcel Energy launches forgiveness program for those behind on bills
Xcel Energy launched a new program that provides up to 75% past-due forgiveness for those behind on energy bills due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota reports 438 new COVID-19 cases, 12 more deaths Wednesday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 438 new COVID-19 cases and 12 more deaths Wednesday
MDH reports 60,711 kids ages 12-15 have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 256 new COVID-19 cases and 11 more deaths Tuesday.
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12
Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12 after a study of more than 3,700 12- to 17-year-olds.
Minnesota reports 469 new COVID-19 cases, 0 more deaths Monday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 469 new COVID-19 cases and zero more deaths Monday.
India's COVID-19 death toll 3rd highest in world at 300,000 amid slow vaccine drive
India topped 300,000 virus-related deaths on Monday, the nation with the third-highest death toll after the U.S. and Brazil. Meanwhile, vaccine deliveries have slowed as the surge hits the nation’s countryside.