Unemployment claims fall to 473,000, another pandemic low
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.
Vaccine appointments for youths fill up after CDC recommends Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
Just hours after the CDC recommended the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine can be used on those as young as 12, vaccination appointments for youths are filling up quickly across the Twin Cities metro.
Just hours after the CDC recommended the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine can be used on those as young as 12, vaccination appointments for youths are filling up quickly across the Twin Cities metro.
CDC panel endorses Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 and up
An advisory panel for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Wednesday to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15.
An advisory panel for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Wednesday to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15.
Biden says Pfizer's vaccine approval for kids 12-15 is ‘one more giant step’ in ending pandemic
President Biden said the greenlighting of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in kids 12-15 years old means nearly 17 million more Americans are now eligible to get vaccinated.
President Biden said the greenlighting of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in kids 12-15 years old means nearly 17 million more Americans are now eligible to get vaccinated.
Minnesota reports 919 new COVID-19 cases, 15 deaths Wednesday
Nearly 61% of eligible Minnesotans have received at least a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and about 50% are fully vaccinated, the latest state health department data shows.
Nearly 61% of eligible Minnesotans have received at least a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and about 50% are fully vaccinated, the latest state health department data shows.
Some people, especially women, want to stay masked even when they don't have to
According to The Guardian, many people, especially women, say wearing a mask makes them feel invisible out in public, and they feel protected from unwelcome attention.
According to The Guardian, many people, especially women, say wearing a mask makes them feel invisible out in public, and they feel protected from unwelcome attention.
Minnesota reports 583 new COVID-19 cases, 9 more deaths Tuesday
Minnesota reported 583 new COVID-19 cases and 9 more deaths Tuesday.
Minnesota reported 583 new COVID-19 cases and 9 more deaths Tuesday.
One of Minnesota's 1st COVID-19 patients recounts fight with virus
She was one of the earliest COVID-19 cases in Minnesota after she got it skiing in Colorado and now Laura Valvano Fischbach is taking a look back at what it was like to be among the first.
She was one of the earliest COVID-19 cases in Minnesota after she got it skiing in Colorado and now Laura Valvano Fischbach is taking a look back at what it was like to be among the first.
Minnesota will get $2.8 billion from federal COVID relief. Will it bridge budget divide?
Minnesota will get $2.8 billion in federal coronavirus relief funding, even more than previously expected, and the money will start arriving as state lawmakers face crunch time in budget negotiations.
Minnesota will get $2.8 billion in federal coronavirus relief funding, even more than previously expected, and the money will start arriving as state lawmakers face crunch time in budget negotiations.
Minnesota reports 1,191 new COVID-19 cases, 0 deaths Monday
Minnesota reported 1,191 new COVID-19 cases and zero more deaths Monday.
Minnesota reported 1,191 new COVID-19 cases and zero more deaths Monday.
Adult day services feeling left behind as state COVID-19 restrictions lift
While the rest of the state opens back up quickly, adult day services across Minnesota are wondering when their restrictions will loosen.
While the rest of the state opens back up quickly, adult day services across Minnesota are wondering when their restrictions will loosen.
A more normal Mother's Day for Minnesota moms
Moms across Minnesota got a more normal celebration for Mother's Day this year.
Moms across Minnesota got a more normal celebration for Mother's Day this year.
Mother's Day 2021: Vaccines, pandemic recovery create reunions after a year of social distancing
Moms across the country will open gifts like flowers and cards on Sunday, but the most meaningful thing they open this year just might be their arms for a much-needed hug.
Moms across the country will open gifts like flowers and cards on Sunday, but the most meaningful thing they open this year just might be their arms for a much-needed hug.
Minnesota reports 810 new COVID-19 cases, 7 more deaths Sunday
Minnesota reported 810 new COVID-19 cases and seven more deaths Sunday.
Minnesota reported 810 new COVID-19 cases and seven more deaths Sunday.
Minnesota reports 1,321 new cases, 8 deaths from COVID-19 on Saturday
Eight more people have died from COVID-19 in Minnesota, according to new numbers released on Saturday.
Eight more people have died from COVID-19 in Minnesota, according to new numbers released on Saturday.
Minnesota opens state-run COVID-19 vaccination sites to walk-ins
Minnesota is opening its eight COVID-19 community vaccination sites to walk-in appointments starting Friday.
Minnesota is opening its eight COVID-19 community vaccination sites to walk-in appointments starting Friday.
Chamber of Commerce calls for end to enhanced jobless aid
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling for Washington to immediately stop paying out-of-work Americans an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits, saying the boost in government aid is giving some recipients less incentive to look for work.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling for Washington to immediately stop paying out-of-work Americans an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits, saying the boost in government aid is giving some recipients less incentive to look for work.
Biden says economic recovery a marathon, not a sprint amid weak jobs report
U.S. employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers.
U.S. employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers.
Nearly 60% of eligible Minnesotans have at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose
Nearly 60% of eligible Minnesotans have at least a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and around 47% are fully vaccinated, the latest data from the Minnesota Department of Health shows.
Nearly 60% of eligible Minnesotans have at least a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and around 47% are fully vaccinated, the latest data from the Minnesota Department of Health shows.
Minnesota summer staples welcoming back patrons in 2021
From the Grandma's Marathon, to Twins games, to the State Fair, Minnesotans can return to their favorite staples of summer in 2021.
From the Grandma's Marathon, to Twins games, to the State Fair, Minnesotans can return to their favorite staples of summer in 2021.