'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
US won't make immigration arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites
The U.S. government says it won't be making routine immigration enforcement arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites.
The U.S. government says it won't be making routine immigration enforcement arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites.
Employers added 49K jobs last month as US unemployment fell to 6.3%
U.S employers added just 49,000 jobs in January, a sign that that the viral pandemic retains a tight grip on the economy nearly a year after it triggered a painful recession.
U.S employers added just 49,000 jobs in January, a sign that that the viral pandemic retains a tight grip on the economy nearly a year after it triggered a painful recession.
From 1918 flu to COVID-19: 105-year-old Minnesota woman reflects on getting vaccine
With a slight spring her step, Carol Robertson of St. Paul pushed her walker through the HealthPartners clinic Thursday. The 105-year-old is too familiar with what it’s like to wait for a lifesaving vaccine.
With a slight spring her step, Carol Robertson of St. Paul pushed her walker through the HealthPartners clinic Thursday. The 105-year-old is too familiar with what it’s like to wait for a lifesaving vaccine.
MSHSL announces details for winter high school tournaments amid COVID-19
The Minnesota State High School League on Thursday announced plans for modified winter state tournaments amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Minnesota State High School League on Thursday announced plans for modified winter state tournaments amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mayo Clinic doctors share what they have learned one year into the pandemic
We are now one year into the pandemic and leading doctors at the Mayo Clinic have learned a lot about what has worked and what needs to improve.
We are now one year into the pandemic and leading doctors at the Mayo Clinic have learned a lot about what has worked and what needs to improve.
Gov. Evers issues new statewide mask order after GOP repeal
Gov. Tony Evers signed new executive orders establishing a statewide public health emergency and requiring face coverings in public places.
Gov. Tony Evers signed new executive orders establishing a statewide public health emergency and requiring face coverings in public places.
MDH sues 2 Minnesota restaurants that allowed dine-in service during COVID-19 pause
The Minnesota Department of Health has filed lawsuits against two restaurants that remained open during the COVID-19 pause that the state says are now operating without restaurant licenses.
The Minnesota Department of Health has filed lawsuits against two restaurants that remained open during the COVID-19 pause that the state says are now operating without restaurant licenses.
Jobless claims fall to 779,000; layoffs grind on
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell to 779,000 last week, a historically high total that shows that a sizable number of people are still losing jobs to the viral pandemic.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell to 779,000 last week, a historically high total that shows that a sizable number of people are still losing jobs to the viral pandemic.
State GOP repeals mask mandate, followed by new Evers emergency order
Wisconsin’s Republican-controlled Legislature on Thursday repealed Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ mask mandate, brushing aside warnings from health experts against making Wisconsin one of only 10 states without a statewide order.
Wisconsin’s Republican-controlled Legislature on Thursday repealed Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ mask mandate, brushing aside warnings from health experts against making Wisconsin one of only 10 states without a statewide order.
Number of Minnesotans vaccinated against COVID-19 tops total number of infections
The number of Minnesotans who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 has now topped the number of COVID-19 infections in the state.
The number of Minnesotans who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 has now topped the number of COVID-19 infections in the state.
Working moms in Minnesota hit especially hard by COVID-19 unemployment
The latest data from the Minnesota Department of Economic (DEED) shows the unemployment rate is dropping in the state, but many moms are finding it difficult to rejoin the workforce.
The latest data from the Minnesota Department of Economic (DEED) shows the unemployment rate is dropping in the state, but many moms are finding it difficult to rejoin the workforce.
Regions Hospital seeing drop in staff sick calls after COVID-19 vaccinations
Hospitals in Minnesota say the COVID-19 vaccine is working and they’re seeing it firsthand through a decrease in sick calls from staff.
Hospitals in Minnesota say the COVID-19 vaccine is working and they’re seeing it firsthand through a decrease in sick calls from staff.