Memorial Day Weekend: TSA screens most passengers of pandemic-era
On Friday, the TSA screened the most passengers since the beginning of the pandemic - a whopping 1.9 million.
On Friday, the TSA screened the most passengers since the beginning of the pandemic - a whopping 1.9 million.
Minnesota reports 287 new COVID-19 cases, 8 more deaths Sunday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 287 new COVID-19 cases and 8 more deaths Sunday.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 287 new COVID-19 cases and 8 more deaths Sunday.
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.
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.
Minnesota reports 343 new COVID-19 cases, 10 more deaths Saturday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 343 new COVID-19 cases and 10 more deaths Saturday.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 343 new COVID-19 cases and 10 more deaths Saturday.
New COVID-19 variant found in Vietnam is hybrid of India, UK strains
Vietnam's health minister said the new variant could be responsible for a recent surge, which has spread to 30 of the country’s 63 municipalities and provinces.
Vietnam's health minister said the new variant could be responsible for a recent surge, which has spread to 30 of the country’s 63 municipalities and provinces.
Ahead of summer, coronavirus cases fall dramatically in Europe
Coronavirus infections, hospitalizations and deaths are plummeting across much of Europe.
Coronavirus infections, hospitalizations and deaths are plummeting across much of Europe.
Minnesota reports 364 new COVID-19 cases, 5 more deaths Friday
Over 2.9 million Minnesotans over the age of 12, around 62%, have at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the latest data from state health officials.
Over 2.9 million Minnesotans over the age of 12, around 62%, have at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the latest data from state health officials.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The indoor capacity and distancing limits are going away for restaurants and bars in Minnesota.
Minnesota offering free fair tickets and other freebies for people to get vaccinated
The state of Minnesota is offering a collection of freebies for the first 100,000 people who get their COVID-19 vaccination over the next month.
The state of Minnesota is offering a collection of freebies for the first 100,000 people who get their COVID-19 vaccination over the next month.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.