Minnesota deaths from alcohol use increased in 2020, pandemic possible factor
The COVID-19 pandemic may have played a role in an increase of deaths in Minnesota from alcohol use last year, according to preliminary data from the Minnesota Department of Health.
The COVID-19 pandemic may have played a role in an increase of deaths in Minnesota from alcohol use last year, according to preliminary data from the Minnesota Department of Health.
ICU COVID-19 cases in Minnesota at highest level since start of 2021
The number of COVID-19 patients currently in the ICU in Minnesota is the highest it has been since the beginning of the year, according to the latest health department data.
The number of COVID-19 patients currently in the ICU in Minnesota is the highest it has been since the beginning of the year, according to the latest health department data.
Unemployment claims fall to 576,000, lowest since COVID-19 pandemic began
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 576,000, a hopeful sign that layoffs are easing as the economy recovers from the pandemic recession.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 576,000, a hopeful sign that layoffs are easing as the economy recovers from the pandemic recession.
Minnesota reports 1,715 new COVID-19 cases, 16 more deaths Wednesday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported Wednesday that 2,131,904 people have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 1,460,806 have received both doses.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported Wednesday that 2,131,904 people have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 1,460,806 have received both doses.
Minnesota tells providers to suspend using J&J vaccine as feds investigation rare blood clots
Minnesota health officials are scrambling to reschedule appointments for people who were supposed to get a Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine this week after telling health providers to stop using their J&J doses for now.
Minnesota health officials are scrambling to reschedule appointments for people who were supposed to get a Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine this week after telling health providers to stop using their J&J doses for now.
Minnesota reports 1,367 new COVID-19 cases as hospitalizations increase
Minnesota health officials reported 2,102,859 people have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 1,425,236 have received both doses as the state faces setbacks due to the pause of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Minnesota health officials reported 2,102,859 people have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 1,425,236 have received both doses as the state faces setbacks due to the pause of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
South Dakota wrestling tournament causes COVID-19 outbreak in Minnesota, MDH says
A youth wrestling tournament in South Dakota caused an outbreak of COVID-19 that could impact as many as 64 Minnesota teams from 52 counties, health officials say.
A youth wrestling tournament in South Dakota caused an outbreak of COVID-19 that could impact as many as 64 Minnesota teams from 52 counties, health officials say.
47% of those 16 and older have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Minnesota health officials reported 2,084,627 people have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 1,420,328 have received both doses.
Minnesota health officials reported 2,084,627 people have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 1,420,328 have received both doses.
More than 2 million Minnesotans have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Minnesota health officials reported 2,050,888 people have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 1,386,766 have received both doses.
Minnesota health officials reported 2,050,888 people have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 1,386,766 have received both doses.
Muslim leaders in Minnesota push to get community vaccinated before Ramadan
The holy month of Ramadan begins on Monday, and in Minnesota, there’s been a push to make sure those in the Muslim community who want to be vaccinated are able to be ahead of the holiday.
The holy month of Ramadan begins on Monday, and in Minnesota, there’s been a push to make sure those in the Muslim community who want to be vaccinated are able to be ahead of the holiday.
Minnesota reports 2,454 new COVID-19 cases, 12 deaths Saturday
Minnesota health officials reported 2,454 new cases of COVID-19 and 12 more deaths on Saturday as experts worry the state is headed into another surge of cases.
Minnesota health officials reported 2,454 new cases of COVID-19 and 12 more deaths on Saturday as experts worry the state is headed into another surge of cases.
Walz in 'hold pattern' on restrictions as Minnesota heads toward third COVID-19 surge
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he is not planning to impose new restrictions as the state heads into a third surge of COVID-19 infections.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he is not planning to impose new restrictions as the state heads into a third surge of COVID-19 infections.
Minnesota Twins get COVID-19 vaccines on team's off day
After beating the Seattle Mariners 10-2 in the 2021 home opener at Target Field, the Minnesota Twins on Friday used their off day to get COVID-19 vaccines.
After beating the Seattle Mariners 10-2 in the 2021 home opener at Target Field, the Minnesota Twins on Friday used their off day to get COVID-19 vaccines.
Minnesota opens 9th COVID-19 vaccination site in Lino Lakes
Minnesota is opening its ninth permanent COVID-19 vaccination site in Lino Lakes, according to the governor's office.
Minnesota is opening its ninth permanent COVID-19 vaccination site in Lino Lakes, according to the governor's office.
Minnesota tops 3 million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered
Over three million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Minnesota to date. The milestone comes exactly three weeks after Minnesota hit two million doses administered. The state announced the first million doses administered on Feb. 19.
Over three million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Minnesota to date. The milestone comes exactly three weeks after Minnesota hit two million doses administered. The state announced the first million doses administered on Feb. 19.
CDC director says youth sports, extracurricular activities 'should be limited'
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky on Monday said youth sports and other extracurricular activities "should be limited" amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying outbreaks in young people have stemmed from those activities.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky on Monday said youth sports and other extracurricular activities "should be limited" amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying outbreaks in young people have stemmed from those activities.
Unemployment claims jump to 744,000 as layoffs persist amid pandemic
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs.
Supply chain issues and heavy demand are delaying boat orders by months
As the weather starts to turn warm, if you are lucky enough to be in the market for a new boat this summer, you are going to run into some trouble getting it on the water before fall.
As the weather starts to turn warm, if you are lucky enough to be in the market for a new boat this summer, you are going to run into some trouble getting it on the water before fall.
Minnesota Vaccine Hunters see appointment-seeking frenzy slowing
It’s been eight days since the state of Minnesota started giving COVID-19 vaccines to all Minnesotans ages 16 and up.
It’s been eight days since the state of Minnesota started giving COVID-19 vaccines to all Minnesotans ages 16 and up.
Minnesota leaders push food service workers to get vaccinated
With COVID-19 numbers again on the rise, Governor Walz is making a push to get food service workers vaccinated.
With COVID-19 numbers again on the rise, Governor Walz is making a push to get food service workers vaccinated.