In new pandemic low, unemployment numbers fall to 498,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 498,000, the lowest point since the viral pandemic struck 14 months ago and a sign of the job market’s growing strength as businesses reopen and consumers step up spending.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 498,000, the lowest point since the viral pandemic struck 14 months ago and a sign of the job market’s growing strength as businesses reopen and consumers step up spending.
EU proposal could allow vaccinated Americans to travel to Europe by end of June
In announcement sure to be welcomed by travelers worldwide, the EU’s executive branch has proposed easing restrictions on visiting the 27-nation bloc as vaccination campaigns keep gathering speed.
In announcement sure to be welcomed by travelers worldwide, the EU’s executive branch has proposed easing restrictions on visiting the 27-nation bloc as vaccination campaigns keep gathering speed.
Walz to announce timeline to end all COVID restrictions
Gov. Tim Walz will announce a timeline to end all COVID-19 restrictions in Minnesota during a live address Thursday afternoon.
Gov. Tim Walz will announce a timeline to end all COVID-19 restrictions in Minnesota during a live address Thursday afternoon.
Over 2M Minnesotans now fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as vaccination pace slows
Over two million people in Minnesota are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the latest data from the state health department.
Over two million people in Minnesota are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the latest data from the state health department.
Buffalo 7th grader spends 6 days in a coma battling rare condition after COVID-19
The FDA is expected to approve the use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 12 to 15 years old in the near future. But for one family from Buffalo, that news is too late, as their 13-year-old daughter continues to fight complications from the disease.
The FDA is expected to approve the use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 12 to 15 years old in the near future. But for one family from Buffalo, that news is too late, as their 13-year-old daughter continues to fight complications from the disease.
WHO: More COVID-19 cases reported globally in past 2 weeks than in 1st 6 months of pandemic
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said more cases of COVID-19 have been reported globally in the past two weeks than in the first six months of the pandemic.
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said more cases of COVID-19 have been reported globally in the past two weeks than in the first six months of the pandemic.
Walz to announce reopening plan for Minnesota Thursday
Gov. Tim Walz says he will announce a reopening plan for Minnesota on Thursday.
Gov. Tim Walz says he will announce a reopening plan for Minnesota on Thursday.
Minnesota reports less than 1,000 COVID-19 cases in single day for 1st time since March
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 998 new cases of COVID-19 and 11 more deaths Tuesday. It is the first time since late March the state has reported fewer than 1,000 new cases in a single day.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 998 new cases of COVID-19 and 11 more deaths Tuesday. It is the first time since late March the state has reported fewer than 1,000 new cases in a single day.
Owner of Alibi Drinkery, who flouted COVID-19 shutdown, now selling bars
The owner of Lakeville’s Alibi Drinkery, which publicly flouted state COVID-19 restrictions by opening for in-person dining, says the business is now for sale.
The owner of Lakeville’s Alibi Drinkery, which publicly flouted state COVID-19 restrictions by opening for in-person dining, says the business is now for sale.
Minnesotans pitch in to help coronavirus situation in India
The coronavirus situation in India is getting worse as hospitals turn away patients due to lack of beds and oxygen.
The coronavirus situation in India is getting worse as hospitals turn away patients due to lack of beds and oxygen.
Minnesota county fairs plan for return after 2020 cancellations
Canceled by COVID-19 in 2020, county fairs across the Minnesota are preparing to return. One of the first events is happening near the end of June in Norman County, located in northern Minnesota.
Canceled by COVID-19 in 2020, county fairs across the Minnesota are preparing to return. One of the first events is happening near the end of June in Norman County, located in northern Minnesota.
Walz to lay out COVID reopening plan, GOP links it to budget talks
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is planning to announce later this week a timeline for easing his COVID-19 economic restrictions, a decision that looms over state budget talks.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is planning to announce later this week a timeline for easing his COVID-19 economic restrictions, a decision that looms over state budget talks.
MDH: Minnesota marching bands can play in parades this summer
The Minnesota Department of Health now says marching bands can perform during parades on public streets after a FOX 9 story highlighted the uncertainty facing high school bands this summer.
The Minnesota Department of Health now says marching bands can perform during parades on public streets after a FOX 9 story highlighted the uncertainty facing high school bands this summer.
Minnesota reports 1,105 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths Monday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,105 new cases of COVID-19 and three more deaths Monday.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,105 new cases of COVID-19 and three more deaths Monday.
Thousands attend music festival without masks, social distancing as part of UK COVID-19 research project
The music festival is just one of several research efforts the UK government is offering as a way to test whether such events spread the coronavirus.
The music festival is just one of several research efforts the UK government is offering as a way to test whether such events spread the coronavirus.
Demand for bicycles remains high after pandemic sparks renewed interest
Bike shop owners say the demand they have seen over the last year is unprecedented, and not showing any signs of letting up. That’s because, while the pandemic has forced many people indoors, it’s forced other to look for new ways to get outdoors.
Bike shop owners say the demand they have seen over the last year is unprecedented, and not showing any signs of letting up. That’s because, while the pandemic has forced many people indoors, it’s forced other to look for new ways to get outdoors.
Minnesota reports 1,713 new COVID-19 cases, 6 more deaths Sunday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,713 new cases of COVID-19 and six more deaths Sunday.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,713 new cases of COVID-19 and six more deaths Sunday.
Minnesota reports 1,723 new COVID-19 cases, 10 more deaths Saturday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,723 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 more deaths Saturday.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,723 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 more deaths Saturday.
Walz: Minnesota State Fair should be 'pretty close' to normal
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says the Minnesota State Fair should be "pretty close" to normal this year as long as current COVID-19 projections continue.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says the Minnesota State Fair should be "pretty close" to normal this year as long as current COVID-19 projections continue.
Minnesota launches $375 million rent help program, finally
Minnesota housing officials have launched a $375 million federally-backed rental assistance program after several weeks of bureaucratic delays.
Minnesota housing officials have launched a $375 million federally-backed rental assistance program after several weeks of bureaucratic delays.