University of Minnesota to return to full on-campus operations in fall
The University of Minnesota is planning to return to full on-campus operations this fall on all five of its campuses.
Minnesota students and businesses hopeful for prom, graduations this summer
The loosening of more COVID-19 restrictions in Minnesota comes at the perfect time for many high schoolers as they prepare for two big traditions.
Minnesota expands capacity for restaurants, gyms, sports, entertainment
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is rolling back of some of the state’s COVID-19 restrictions on businesses and large gatherings.
Over 20% of Minnesotans have at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Over 20% of Minnesota’s population now has at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, state data shows.
Parents could receive $3,600 child tax credit soon - here's what you need to know
Most American parents can expect to receive $3,000 a year for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 a year for every child under age 6.
Some with Down syndrome unable to get COVID-19 vaccine despite being 10 times more likely to die
Recent studies show that adults with Down syndrome are at a higher risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19.
NIH launches 3rd trial into blood clot treatments for COVID-19 patients
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have launched a third trial of treatments for blood clots in COVID-19 patients.
Risk for COVID-19 hospitalization, death increases depending on body mass index, CDC says
The CDC published a report detailing a link between COVID-19 severity and higher body mass index.
Biden directs states to make all adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by May 1
President Joe Biden signed the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law on Thursday, which will send $1,400 direct payments to many adults and extend emergency unemployment benefits.
Chanhassen pop-up test site opens after Carver County COVID-19 cluster
A new pop-up COVID-19 testing site has opened in Chanhassen after an outbreak of the virus among student athletes in Carver County.
Minnesota Senate OKs tax breaks for businesses, unemployed workers who got COVID relief
The Minnesota Senate overwhelmingly approved nearly $500 million in tax breaks for businesses and workers that got federal relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota loosens visitor restrictions at long-term care facilities
Minnesota is easing visitation restrictions at long-term care facilities as the federal government has issued new guidelines for the pandemic with the vaccine rollout speeding up.
State identifies 1st case of South African COVID-19 variant in Minnesota
The state of Minnesota says it has identified its first case of a COVID-19 variant that was first found in South Africa.
Minnesota unemployment rate falls, but many leaving labor force
Minnesota’s unemployment rate is falling, although the state Department of Employment and Economic Development says the decline is due to people leaving the labor force.
'Biggest turn yet' in Minnesota's COVID rollbacks coming Friday
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he will announce a rollback of the state’s COVID-related restrictions on businesses and gatherings on Friday morning that will be "the biggest turn yet."
70% of Minnesotans aged 65+ have had at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose
As of Thursday, 70 percent of Minnesotans age 65 and up have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to state health data.
Layoffs ease as unemployment claims drop to 712,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 712,000, the lowest total since early November.
Will COVID-19 ever go away?
No one knows for sure. Scientists think the virus that causes COVID-19 may be with us for decades or longer, but that doesn’t mean it will keep posing the same threat.
Nearly two-thirds of COVID-19 hospitalizations attributed to 4 common underlying conditions, NIH says
A recent study from researchers at Tufts University found that nearly two-thirds of COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S. could be attributed to four underlying conditions that are common among Americans.
Third stimulus check calculator: See how much money you could receive from Biden's relief bill
The cash payments included in the nearly $2T stimulus bill are the largest yet.