Did you get the right stimulus check amount? Why you need to know before filing your tax return
Americans who have not received their coronavirus stimulus check payments, or who received the incorrect amount, have an opportunity to claim the missing money now that the 2020 tax season is officially underway.
Minnesota reports 779 new COVID-19 cases, 7 more deaths Sunday
State health officials reported 779 new cases of COVID-19 and seven more deaths Sunday.
Restaurants have hope for future as COVID-19 restrictions ease in Minnesota
Starting Saturday, some COVID-19 restrictions were eased at restaurants, bars, indoor entertainment venues, private events, and gyms in Minnesota.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: COVID-19 cases, deaths, hospitalizations continue to decline
Key metrics tracking the spread and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Wisconsin are continuing to trend down as more vulnerable Americans are vaccinated.
Minnesota reports 964 new COVID-19 cases, 7 more deaths Saturday
State health officials reported 964 new cases of COVID-19 and seven more deaths Saturday.
Seward soup kitchen enduring pandemic on 7th anniversary
A soup kitchen in Minneapolis' Seward neighborhood is proving a little can go a long way, even in a pandemic.
Minnesota couple separated after Hawaii refuses to accept negative Mayo Clinic COVID-19 test
Hawaii is the dream vacation offering lots of sun, beaches, and warm weather.
Over 30% of Minnesota seniors have at least 1st COVID-19 vaccine dose
Over 30% of people age 65 and older in Minnesota have now received at least the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Dedicated volunteers deliver meals to those in need during extreme cold in Minnesota
Despite the extreme cold in Minnesota, a group of dedicated individuals is braving the freezing temps to not only make sure they are fed but also that they are healthy.
Walz raises capacity limits at private parties, restaurants amid decreasing COVID-19 rates
Gov. Tim Walz is loosening restrictions on capacity limits for Minnesota restaurants and indoor venues as coronavirus infections tumble, though he was criticized Friday for not outlining his plans earlier.
CDC says strong evidence in-person schooling can be done safely
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
South Korea offers free COVID-19 tests for pet cats and dogs
South Korea’s capital says it will give free coronavirus tests to pet dogs and cats if they come into contact with infected humans and show symptoms.
House panel advances partial COVID-19 relief bill including $1,400 stimulus checks
The panel on Thursday evening approved its $940 billion piece of Biden's proposal on a 25-18 party-line vote
Movie theaters hope brighter days are ahead as industry emerges from pandemic stall
Like music venues and other performance centers, movie theaters have been among the hardest-hit industries during the pandemic.
Walz: No lifting of business restrictions imminent, despite improving COVID numbers
Gov. Tim Walz is giving no indication that he'll move to lift Minnesota's coronavirus-related business restrictions soon, even as virus metrics plummet to their lowest levels in months.
Booster shots, second-generation vaccines: COVID-19 vaccine makers rush to adapt to coronavirus variants
Moderna and Pfizer have announced that they are prepared to make tweaks to their COVID-19 vaccines and are preparing for a potential booster dose to combat the mutated coronavirus variants circulating around the world.
CDC waives quarantine for vaccinated people after COVID-19 exposure, experts still say wear a mask
According to the most recent guidance by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who have been fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19 don’t have to quarantine, but many medical experts still urge social distancing and mask-wearing.
Nearly 600K Minnesotans have received at least 1st COVID-19 vaccine dose
At least 599,218 people in Minnesota have now received at least the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 177,329 people are fully vaccinated, roughly 13.9% and 4.1% of the state’s adult population respectively, according to the latest state Department of Health data.
California edges past New York with highest coronavirus death toll
California has edged past New York with the most death from the coronavirus. California’s death toll reached 45,496, surpassing New York’s toll of 45,312 on Thursday, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.
Fauci predicts 'open season' by April for everyone to start getting COVID-19 vaccines
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in the U.S. has picked up considerably and predicted that by April all groups of people would be able to start getting the vaccine.