Disability advocates call for clearer COVID-19 vaccine guidance for caregivers
Disability advocates are calling on state health officials to clarify vaccination guidance for live-in caregivers, who are often parents caring for children with disabilities.
Disability advocates are calling on state health officials to clarify vaccination guidance for live-in caregivers, who are often parents caring for children with disabilities.
'Ultra-hot' Twin Cities housing market sends buyers on wild ride
Industry experts say low interest rates and low housing inventory is creating a Twin Cities housing market where a lot of eager buyers are competing with one another for few properties.
Industry experts say low interest rates and low housing inventory is creating a Twin Cities housing market where a lot of eager buyers are competing with one another for few properties.
US states are easing COVID-19 restrictions too early, medical experts say
With the U.S. vaccination drive picking up speed and a third formula on the way, states eager to reopen for business are easing coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak is far from over and that moving too quickly could prolong the misery.
With the U.S. vaccination drive picking up speed and a third formula on the way, states eager to reopen for business are easing coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak is far from over and that moving too quickly could prolong the misery.
Valleyfair to hire 1,000 ahead of May 22 opening
Valleyfair plans to hire 1,000 new staff members for the 2021 season, the amusement park announced Monday.
Valleyfair plans to hire 1,000 new staff members for the 2021 season, the amusement park announced Monday.
Minnesota lawmakers consider wiping away taxes on $600 a week unemployment boost, PPP loans
Minnesota lawmakers are considering whether to use a budget surplus to wipe away surprise tax bills facing some workers and business owners this spring.
Minnesota lawmakers are considering whether to use a budget surplus to wipe away surprise tax bills facing some workers and business owners this spring.
4th at-home COVID-19 test gets emergency use authorization from FDA
The FDA gave approval for the QuickVue At-Home COVID-19 Test, allowing certain consumers to rapidly test themselves for the coronavirus.
The FDA gave approval for the QuickVue At-Home COVID-19 Test, allowing certain consumers to rapidly test themselves for the coronavirus.
Nearly 1 in 6 Minnesotans has at least 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Nearly one in six Minnesotans has now received at least their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the latest data from the state health department shows.
Nearly one in six Minnesotans has now received at least their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the latest data from the state health department shows.
Trader Joe's employee claims he was fired for requesting safer COVID policies
Trader Joe's disputes the former employee's allegations.
Trader Joe's disputes the former employee's allegations.
US begins distribution of single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
Nearly 4 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine were shipped Sunday night and could be used for injections as early as Tuesday, officials said.
Nearly 4 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine were shipped Sunday night and could be used for injections as early as Tuesday, officials said.
Minnesota breweries push to change law preventing them from selling beer in smaller amounts
Breweries across the state are coming together in hopes of changing the way beer is sold.
Breweries across the state are coming together in hopes of changing the way beer is sold.
Lawmakers want 'invasive' questions removed from Minnesota's vaccine connector
A group of lawmakers has sent a letter to Governor Walz calling for certain questions, which they believe are "invasive," to be removed from the tool the state uses to alert Minnesotans when they are able to get COVID-19 vaccine shots.
A group of lawmakers has sent a letter to Governor Walz calling for certain questions, which they believe are "invasive," to be removed from the tool the state uses to alert Minnesotans when they are able to get COVID-19 vaccine shots.
Minnesota reports 813 new COVID-19 cases, 8 more deaths Sunday
Minnesota health officials reported 813 new COVID-19 cases and eight more deaths Sunday.
Minnesota health officials reported 813 new COVID-19 cases and eight more deaths Sunday.
Legislation hopes to keep telehealth changes in effect for Minnesota after pandemic
During the pandemic, there are fewer doctor’s appointments happening in person and more happening virtually.
During the pandemic, there are fewer doctor’s appointments happening in person and more happening virtually.
Walz calls Johnson & Johnson vaccine approval a 'gamechanger,' shipments could come this week
Minnesota's COVID-19 vaccination effort just got a boost on Saturday as the FDA approved Johnson & Johnson's vaccine for emergency use.
Minnesota's COVID-19 vaccination effort just got a boost on Saturday as the FDA approved Johnson & Johnson's vaccine for emergency use.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 500,000 seniors have now received at least their first vaccine shot
More than 50 percent of the senior population in Wisconsin has now received at least their first COVID-19 vaccine shot, as the state's rollout continues.
More than 50 percent of the senior population in Wisconsin has now received at least their first COVID-19 vaccine shot, as the state's rollout continues.
Minnesota reports 826 new COVID-19 cases, 13 more deaths Saturday
Minnesota health officials reported 826 new COVID-19 cases and 13 more deaths Saturday.
Minnesota health officials reported 826 new COVID-19 cases and 13 more deaths Saturday.
Family of man with Down syndrome hopeful as Governor Walz outlines next steps for COVID-19 vaccinations
The pandemic has led to some very difficult choices for people with underlying conditions and their families. Many have been forced into isolation for months on end to protect themselves.
The pandemic has led to some very difficult choices for people with underlying conditions and their families. Many have been forced into isolation for months on end to protect themselves.
Community organizations coordinate with state to get COVID-19 vaccine to more Black Minnesotans
Earlier this week, Governor Walz announced the state is partnering with a number of different groups to get COVID-19 vaccines to communities of color.
Earlier this week, Governor Walz announced the state is partnering with a number of different groups to get COVID-19 vaccines to communities of color.
House passes $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill on near party-line vote, sends it to Senate
The House approved a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill early Saturday in a win for President Joe Biden, even as top Democrats tried assuring agitated progressives that they'd revive their derailed drive to boost the minimum wage.
The House approved a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill early Saturday in a win for President Joe Biden, even as top Democrats tried assuring agitated progressives that they'd revive their derailed drive to boost the minimum wage.
Over 20K Minnesotans get 1st COVID-19 vaccine dose in single day for 1st time since Feb. 13
For the first time since Feb. 13, Minnesota reported over 20,000 people got their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine dose in a single day. Winter storms delayed vaccine shipments last week, but it appears the shipments are back on track.
For the first time since Feb. 13, Minnesota reported over 20,000 people got their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine dose in a single day. Winter storms delayed vaccine shipments last week, but it appears the shipments are back on track.