Minnesota hospitality industry: No indication that COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted soon
Groups that represent Minnesota’s bars, restaurants, hotels and event centers said Monday they have gotten no indication from state officials that any more economic restrictions will be lifted soon, despite the state's COVID-19 positivity rate being near a record low.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: State reports fewest new cases since August
The state of Wisconsin reported its lowest new COVID-19 case total since August Monday, along with just one new COVID-19 death.
Over 550K Minnesotans have now received 1st COVID-19 vaccine dose
At least 556,482 people in Minnesota have now received at least the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, or 12.9% of the state’s adult population.
Delta Air Lines middle seat blocking extended through April 2021
Delta Air Lines says it will continue blocking out middle seats and limiting capacity on flights through April 30, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
North Texas Congressman Ron Wright dies after contracting COVID-19
U.S. Rep. Ron Wright died Sunday at the age of 67. He had been battling lung cancer and two weeks ago was hospitalized because of COVID-19.
More contagious UK coronavirus variant spreading rapidly in US, study finds
Researchers estimated the transmission rate of the UK variant in the U.S. has been 35 - 45% higher than that of other strains - and that it’s doubled in frequency about every week and a half.
$1,400 stimulus check update: When could you get your third payment?
Households could start to receive the payments in just a few weeks.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: State reaches 6,000 deaths, but daily average continues to fall
The state of Wisconsin eclipsed 6,000 COVID-19 deaths over the weekend, but the daily death average is trending down.
Minnesota reports 914 new COVID-19 cases, 10 more deaths Sunday
Minnesota health officials reported 914 more cases of COVID-19 Sunday along with 10 more deaths.
Minneapolis school leaders answer questions from parents ahead of restart for in-person classes
Minneapolis Public Schools hosted a virtual Q&A for parents on Saturday morning, as pre-kindergarten through second grade students are set to return to in-person classes next week. Third grade through fifth grade will also return on Feb. 22.
'Don’t let Super Bowl become superspreader,' health officials urge
The nation’s top health officials sounded the alarm this week about the Super Bowl being a potential superspreader event, and they urged people to gather with friends over Zoom, not in crowds.
House passes budget resolution for $1.9T coronavirus relief after Senate's marathon session
The vote was 219-209 to adopt the budget framework that the Senate approved early Friday morning thanks to a tie-breaking vote cast by Vice President Kamala Harris.
'Nothing but net': School custodian sinks half-court shot with back turned
A security camera caught a school custodian making a backward half-court shot Feb. 4 before students and staff arrived for the day.
Minnesota reports 1,030 new COVID-19 cases, 17 more deaths Saturday
Minnesota health officials reported 1,030 more cases of COVID-19 Saturday along with 17 more deaths.
Former Nye’s pianist Daina De Prez finds audience online
Going out on Friday nights hasn’t happened for a lot of people since pre-pandemic. But a well-known Twin Cities entertainer is proof the show must go on.
Minnesota places of worship will play an important role in vaccination of at-risk populations
As COVID-19 vaccinations move forward across Minnesota, places of worship could play a role in connecting physicians with some of the state’s most vulnerable.
Research: NFL's strict COVID-19 policies lend insight into slowing spread of virus
We now know the road to the Super Bowl was paved in no small part by strict COVID-19 protocols.
Minnesota hospitals say state's COVID-19 vaccine rollout at 'untenable crossroads'
In a letter to Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm on Friday, Minnesota Hospital Association chief executive Rahul Koranne called on health officials to end a vaccine lottery for health care providers and send more doses straight to those providers.
Nearly 500K Minnesota adults have received at least 1st COVID-19 vaccine dose
Minnesota health officials reported Friday 497,843 Minnesotans have- now received at least the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, or 11.6% of the state’s adult population, although the state's data lags by a few days.
Group offers phone chat line for seniors left isolated by pandemic
For many seniors, their telephone is their lifeline to the outside world, especially during the pandemic. And a new service from an advocacy group is hoping to offer a sympathetic ear over the phone for lonely seniors.