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.
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.
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.
Coronavirus less likely to infect glasses wearers, study suggests
Good news, glasses wearers: Your spectacles may offer you some extra protection from COVID-19, a new study suggests.
Good news, glasses wearers: Your spectacles may offer you some extra protection from COVID-19, a new study suggests.
Walz to discuss how Minnesota plans to vaccinate low-income, minority groups
Gov. Tim Walz will provide an update Tuesday on Minnesota’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts, including how his administration plans to vaccinate low-income and minority groups.
Gov. Tim Walz will provide an update Tuesday on Minnesota’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts, including how his administration plans to vaccinate low-income and minority groups.
Minn. officials pledge 'busy week' for COVID vaccinations after winter storm shipping delays postponed shots
Minnesota health officials expect to administer enough COVID-19 vaccines to catch up within a week after a winter storm across the U.S. forced thousands of appointments to be delayed here.
Minnesota health officials expect to administer enough COVID-19 vaccines to catch up within a week after a winter storm across the U.S. forced thousands of appointments to be delayed here.
Removed by city, ice sculpture finds new home in St. Paul yard
On the 1200 block of Summit Avenue, a popular winter attraction has returned. Standing more than eight feet tall, the "Ice Curtain" is the third installment in a series of ice sculptures.
On the 1200 block of Summit Avenue, a popular winter attraction has returned. Standing more than eight feet tall, the "Ice Curtain" is the third installment in a series of ice sculptures.
‘Grim and horrific milestone’: Biden marks more than 500K American lives lost to COVID-19
The U.S. surpassed half a million deaths due to COVID-19 on Monday. President Joe Biden ordered flags to be flown at half-staff for five days to remember the lives lost.
The U.S. surpassed half a million deaths due to COVID-19 on Monday. President Joe Biden ordered flags to be flown at half-staff for five days to remember the lives lost.
COVID-19 relief: House Budget Committee OKs $1.9T bill containing $1,400 checks
Democrats’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package includes one-time $1,400 direct payments for individuals and an incremental minimum wage hike to $15 an hour.
Democrats’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package includes one-time $1,400 direct payments for individuals and an incremental minimum wage hike to $15 an hour.
Hy-Vee added to Minnesota's COVID-19 vaccine pharmacy network
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced that Hy-Vee will be added to the network of pharmacies providing COVID-19 vaccines across the state.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced that Hy-Vee will be added to the network of pharmacies providing COVID-19 vaccines across the state.
Wisconsin reports no new COVID-19 deaths for 2nd straight day
The state of Wisconsin reported no new COVID-19 deaths for the second straight day Monday as the test positivity average reached its lowest mark since the first day of the pandemic.
The state of Wisconsin reported no new COVID-19 deaths for the second straight day Monday as the test positivity average reached its lowest mark since the first day of the pandemic.
Minnesota teen takes part in adolescent COVID-19 vaccine trial
Vaughn Granlund is only 13 years old and at his young age, he feels it’s important to give back to his community the best he can. That’s why he’s participating in a COVID-19 vaccine trial for young people.
Vaughn Granlund is only 13 years old and at his young age, he feels it’s important to give back to his community the best he can. That’s why he’s participating in a COVID-19 vaccine trial for young people.
Biden temporarily targets PPP loans to smallest and minority-owned businesses
The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.
The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: No new deaths reported Sunday
The state of Wisconsin reported no new COVID-19 deaths Sunday for the first time since September 2020.
The state of Wisconsin reported no new COVID-19 deaths Sunday for the first time since September 2020.
Minnesota reports 891 new COVID-19 cases, 9 more deaths Sunday
Minnesota health officials reported 891 new cases of COVID-19 and nine more deaths Sunday.
Minnesota health officials reported 891 new cases of COVID-19 and nine more deaths Sunday.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: State's new case average hits lowest level since July
As new COVID-19 cases continue to fall in Wisconsin, and as more people are vaccinated, the state is reporting its fewest new cases since last summer.
As new COVID-19 cases continue to fall in Wisconsin, and as more people are vaccinated, the state is reporting its fewest new cases since last summer.
Skateboarding world champion charged for hosting superspreader event
A skateboarding world champion is among five people prosecutors in Southern California have charged with organizing parties that were possible superspreader events amid the pandemic.
A skateboarding world champion is among five people prosecutors in Southern California have charged with organizing parties that were possible superspreader events amid the pandemic.
Minnesota reports 884 new COVID-19 cases, 11 more deaths Saturday
Minnesota health officials reported 884 new cases of COVID-19 and 11 more deaths Saturday.
Minnesota health officials reported 884 new cases of COVID-19 and 11 more deaths Saturday.
Nonprofit that provides computer access to children in Minneapolis running low on funds
Just months after opening, a youth center in south Minneapolis is already at risk of closing.
Just months after opening, a youth center in south Minneapolis is already at risk of closing.
Minneapolis bar owners elated to see counter service restriction lifted
A restriction limiting sales at bars in Minneapolis, put in place over the summer to rising COVID-19 cases, has been lifted.
A restriction limiting sales at bars in Minneapolis, put in place over the summer to rising COVID-19 cases, has been lifted.
Minnesota public kindergarten enrollment dropped 9% this school year
Minnesota public school enrollment, most notably in kindergarten, decreased in the 2020-21 school year compared to the year prior due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.
Minnesota public school enrollment, most notably in kindergarten, decreased in the 2020-21 school year compared to the year prior due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.