Weeks ahead of schedule, Minnesota expands vaccine eligibility
Governor Tim Walz announced Tuesday that Minnesota is expanding vaccine eligibility as the state reaches its goal of vaccinating 70% of Minnesota seniors.
Governor Tim Walz announced Tuesday that Minnesota is expanding vaccine eligibility as the state reaches its goal of vaccinating 70% of Minnesota seniors.
‘Educate yourself’: Mom warning parents of MIS-C’s link to COVID-19 after son’s near-death experience
MIS-C is an illness seen in some young children after they've recovered from COVID-19. Rohen was in the hospital for days and still has months of recovery ahead of him - and his mother is sharing their harrowing experience as a warning to other parents.
MIS-C is an illness seen in some young children after they've recovered from COVID-19. Rohen was in the hospital for days and still has months of recovery ahead of him - and his mother is sharing their harrowing experience as a warning to other parents.
House poised to vote on COVID-19 relief plan, $1,400 stimulus checks this week
The House is moving toward a final vote on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan this week, which could send the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law before unemployment benefits expire.
The House is moving toward a final vote on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan this week, which could send the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law before unemployment benefits expire.
UK coronavirus variant widespread in Houston wastewater, health department says
The UK coronavirus variant B.1.1.7 has been detected at most wastewater treatment plants in Houston, suggesting “ongoing and uncontrolled community spread” of the strain, health officials say.
The UK coronavirus variant B.1.1.7 has been detected at most wastewater treatment plants in Houston, suggesting “ongoing and uncontrolled community spread” of the strain, health officials say.
Older Americans among the 1st to enjoy new CDC guidelines
The Redwoods has about 500 residents and staff, and with 90 percent of the people vaccinated, activities are resuming.
The Redwoods has about 500 residents and staff, and with 90 percent of the people vaccinated, activities are resuming.
Israel reopens bars, restaurants and other parts of economy to those fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Nearly 40% of the population in Israel is vaccinated against COVID-19, and now authorities have reopened much of the economy to these “Green Pass” holders.
Nearly 40% of the population in Israel is vaccinated against COVID-19, and now authorities have reopened much of the economy to these “Green Pass” holders.
COVID-19 testing site opening in Carver County as B117 variant spreads
The Minnesota Department of Health announced Monday it is opening a new temporary COVID-19 testing site in Carver County in an effort to combat the spread of the B117 variant.
The Minnesota Department of Health announced Monday it is opening a new temporary COVID-19 testing site in Carver County in an effort to combat the spread of the B117 variant.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: More than a million residents have received at least 1 vaccine dose
More than 1 million Wisconsin residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, public health officials say.
More than 1 million Wisconsin residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, public health officials say.
Minnesota reports 473 new COVID-19 cases, 6 more deaths Monday
Minnesota health officials reported 473 more COVID-19 cases and six more deaths Monday.
Minnesota health officials reported 473 more COVID-19 cases and six more deaths Monday.
Walz: More than 90% of districts, charter schools offering in-person learning
Governor Tim Walz announced Monday that more than 90% of districts and charter schools in Minnesota are offering students some form of in-person learning.
Governor Tim Walz announced Monday that more than 90% of districts and charter schools in Minnesota are offering students some form of in-person learning.
M Health Fairview has thousands of vaccine appointments available this week
With more COVID-19 vaccines becoming available, healthcare providers want to make sure Minnesotans ages 65 and older don’t miss their chance.
With more COVID-19 vaccines becoming available, healthcare providers want to make sure Minnesotans ages 65 and older don’t miss their chance.
Minnesota reports 897 new COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths Sunday
Minnesota health officials reported 897 more COVID-19 cases and four more deaths Sunday.
Minnesota health officials reported 897 more COVID-19 cases and four more deaths Sunday.
Salvation Army launches 2 million pound food drive in Twin Cities
The Twin Cities Salvation Army announced it is holding a two million pound food drive from March 1-26 in an effort to aid families still struggling from the economic impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The Twin Cities Salvation Army announced it is holding a two million pound food drive from March 1-26 in an effort to aid families still struggling from the economic impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Despite warning from state, 2 Carver County districts will allow varsity sports to continue
At least two of four school districts in Carver County are planning to continue on with its varsity sports programs, despite a recommendation from the state on Friday for a two-week pause for athletes due to rising cases of a COVID-19 variant.
At least two of four school districts in Carver County are planning to continue on with its varsity sports programs, despite a recommendation from the state on Friday for a two-week pause for athletes due to rising cases of a COVID-19 variant.
Saturday marks one year since first confirmed case of COVID-19
Saturday marks one year since the first COVID-19 case was detected in Minnesota, setting in motion a series of events that would change life for almost everyone across the world.
Saturday marks one year since the first COVID-19 case was detected in Minnesota, setting in motion a series of events that would change life for almost everyone across the world.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 60 percent of seniors have received at least one vaccine dose
More than 60 percent of Wisconsin seniors have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, as the state moves past 1.5 million doses administered.
More than 60 percent of Wisconsin seniors have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, as the state moves past 1.5 million doses administered.
Senate approves $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill after all-night session
Senators worked through the night on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid bill and have approved the package with a 50-49 vote. The bill is on track to pass in the House next week.
Senators worked through the night on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid bill and have approved the package with a 50-49 vote. The bill is on track to pass in the House next week.
More than 1 million Minnesotans have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Health officials announced Saturday that 1,016,274 Minnesotans have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, while 543,696 have received both doses. The news comes as the state reports 975 new cases of COVID-19 and 12 more deaths.
Health officials announced Saturday that 1,016,274 Minnesotans have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, while 543,696 have received both doses. The news comes as the state reports 975 new cases of COVID-19 and 12 more deaths.
Minnesota health officials recommend youth sports pause in Carver County due to COVID-19 variant cases
The Minnesota Department of Health has put out a warning Friday night as they say they are seeing clusters of cases of a COVID-19 variant first identified in the United Kingdom, particularly among young athletes in Carver County.
The Minnesota Department of Health has put out a warning Friday night as they say they are seeing clusters of cases of a COVID-19 variant first identified in the United Kingdom, particularly among young athletes in Carver County.
Minnesota opens temporary COVID-19 testing site in Thief River Falls
The Minnesota Department of Health announced a new temporary COVID-19 testing site at the Thief River Falls Armory.
The Minnesota Department of Health announced a new temporary COVID-19 testing site at the Thief River Falls Armory.