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.
CDC says teachers can safely return to class without vaccinations but teachers remain concerned
As more and more students head back to class, some Minnesota teachers are anxious about being back in the building.
As more and more students head back to class, some Minnesota teachers are anxious about being back in the building.
NHL postpones Wild games through Feb. 9 amid COVID-19 outbreak
The Minnesota Wild's season is on pause for the next week while the team deals with a COVID-19 outbreak, the NHL announced on Wednesday.
The Minnesota Wild's season is on pause for the next week while the team deals with a COVID-19 outbreak, the NHL announced on Wednesday.
Minnesota timeline slips for health care worker vaccinations
Minnesota's timeline for offering coronavirus vaccines to all remaining health care workers and long-term care residents is slipping well into February as the state's limited doses are spread thin.
Minnesota's timeline for offering coronavirus vaccines to all remaining health care workers and long-term care residents is slipping well into February as the state's limited doses are spread thin.
New study vindicates UK's delay of 2nd AstraZeneca vaccine dose
Spacing out second vaccine doses to 12 weeks is allowing Britain to protect more people more quickly.
Spacing out second vaccine doses to 12 weeks is allowing Britain to protect more people more quickly.
Coronavirus variant P.1 surging in Brazil 'deeply worrying,' experts say
A new variant of the coronavirus that’s exploded in Brazil and has since been found in the U.S. is causing some concern among scientists. Here’s what one Harvard researcher is saying.
A new variant of the coronavirus that’s exploded in Brazil and has since been found in the U.S. is causing some concern among scientists. Here’s what one Harvard researcher is saying.
Minnesota reports 4 straight days of fewer than 1,000 COVID-19 cases for 1st time since mid-September
Minnesota health officials have reported fewer than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for four straight days for the first time since mid-September.
Minnesota health officials have reported fewer than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for four straight days for the first time since mid-September.