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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

US to restrict travel from India starting May 4 over COVID-19 surge

The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting on May 4, the White House said Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases and the emergence of dangerous variants.

Mall of America community vaccination site prioritizing teens for COVID-19 vaccines

The state-run community vaccination site at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota is prioritizing 16 and 17 year olds this week to get the Pfizer vaccine, the state Department of Education says.