Unemployment claims drop to 730,000; pandemic keeps layoffs high
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week but remained high by historical standards.
Republicans rally solidly against Democrats' COVID-19 relief package
Republicans are rallying solidly against Democrats’ proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
How would vaccine makers adapt to COVID-19 variants?
COVID-19 vaccines appear to be working against today’s variants, but companies are making plans to update their shots if needed.
Amid COVID-19 pandemic, flu has disappeared in the US
February is usually the peak of flu season, with doctors' offices and hospitals packed with suffering patients. But not this year. Flu has virtually disappeared from the U.S., with reports coming in at far lower levels than anything seen in decades.
Downtown Minneapolis businesses take another blow as Target delays workers’ return to headquarters
Target is again postponing a return to its downtown Minneapolis headquarters, leaving most of the roughly 8,500 employees working from home.
Minneapolis Public Schools to start in-person learning for middle, high schools in April
Minneapolis Public Schools announced middle and high school students will return to the classroom, starting April 12.
Pfizer's COVID-19 shot is 92% effective at reducing severe illness, 'real world' mass vaccination study finds
A large real-world test of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine confirms that it’s very effective at preventing serious illness or death, even after one dose. The results come from a mass vaccination campaign in Israel.
Walz to announce next vaccine phase Thursday; 70% of seniors will get shots before eligibility expands
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will wait until 70 percent of senior citizens get the COVID-19 vaccine before expanding eligibility to other groups, a mark the governor expects to hit by the end of March.
Minnesotans weigh whether to travel for spring break
To travel or not to travel for spring break? That is the decision plenty of families across Minnesota are weighing amid the ongoing pandemic and historically low airfare.
Mayo Clinic doctor answers questions about children and vaccines
Two COVID-19 vaccine trials are currently underway for children ages 12 and over, which a Mayo Clinic pediatrician says could produce an approval as soon as this fall.
Mayo Clinic doctor answers questions about children and vaccines
Two COVID-19 vaccine trials are currently underway for children ages 12 and over, which a Mayo Clinic pediatrician says could produce an approval as soon as this fall.
Some fans making return to Xcel Energy Center this weekend as the Minnesota Wild works to add more
For the first time in nearly a year, a group of season ticketholders will make their return to the Xcel Energy Center as the Wild host a pair of home games.
Walz admin pledges 70% of seniors will get COVID-19 vaccine before state expands eligibility
A spokesman for Governor Tim Walz says the state will make sure 70 percent of seniors get vaccinated before leaders expand eligibility...
Some fans making return to Xcel Energy Center this weekend as the Minnesota Wild plan to add more
For the first time in nearly a year, a group of season ticket holders will make their return to the Xcel Energy Center as the Wild host a pair of home games.
MDH: Families should get tested for COVID-19 every 2 weeks until end of school year
Minnesota health officials want families with children and teenagers who are back in the classroom or participating in sports or extracurricular activities to get tested for COVID-19 every two weeks through the end of the school year.
Minnesota reports 761 new COVID-19 cases, 9 more deaths Wednesday
Minnesota health officials reported 761 new COVID-19 cases and nine more deaths Wednesday.
Mexico's president says nation handling COVID-19 pandemic better than US
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Tuesday that his country is doing better than the United States in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, even though Mexico’s per capita death rate is probably higher and the country has vaccinated less than 1% of its population.
Next vaccine priority group will be announced within days, Gov. Walz says
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he will announce within days the next priority groups to get the COVID-19 vaccine, without waiting until senior citizens are fully vaccinated.
Minnesota launches food locator website to fight pandemic-related food insecurity
A new state-run website will help Minnesotans struggling to afford food during the pandemic, the Governor’s office announced Tuesday.
Nearly 42% of Minnesota seniors have at least 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine
A total of 762,089 Minnesotans have at least their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 362,156 are fully vaccinated, the latest MDH data shows.