'It’s going to be very exciting': St. Paul parents prepare to send young learners back to the classroom
On Monday around 5,000 students in grades Pre-K through second will be going back to the classroom for learning for the first time since March.
Judge rules district can't force Minneapolis teachers to return to in-person classes
A judge has ruled that Minneapolis Public Schools can't require teachers to return to class if they have requested accommodations to work from home.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: New case average continues to drop
Averages for new COVID-19 cases and death in Wisconsin continued to fall on Sunday, as the state reported 1,007 new cases.
Minnesota reports 996 new COVID-19 cases, 13 more deaths Sunday
Minnesota health officials reported 996 new cases of COVID-19 and 13 additional deaths Sunday.
State vendor sends erroneous messages telling Minnesotans their COVID-19 appointment was cancelled
The Minnesota Department of Health says one of its vendors accidentally sent messages to some Minnesotans with appointments to get the COVID-19 vaccine, telling them their appointment had been cancelled, creating confusion for some patients looking to get their second COVID-19 shot.
Minnesota reports 1,145 new COVID-19 cases, 28 deaths Friday
Minnesota health officials reported 1,145 new cases of COVID-19 and 28 additional deaths Friday.
Minnesota reports 1,087 new COVID-19 cases, 19 deaths Saturday
Minnesota health officials reported 1,087 new cases of COVID-19 and 19 additional deaths Saturday.
New CDC order requires travelers to wear masks on all forms of public transportation
A new CDC order goes into effect Monday that requires travelers on airplanes, trains, buses, subways, ships, ferries, taxis and ride-shares must wear a mask.
Biden warns of growing ‘cost of inaction’ on $1.9T COVID-19 relief plan
The White House says the Biden administration is searching for “creative” ways to garner public support for the COVID relief package that has gotten a cold shoulder from Senate Republicans.
Seniors in Mendota Heights not letting cold temps, pandemic get in way of pickleball passion
A group of seniors in Mendota Heights, Minnesota are not letting cold temperatures or a pandemic get in the way of their passion for pickleball.
Children could begin receiving COVID-19 vaccine as soon as spring
Starting in the spring, the United States could be ready to start vaccinating children for COVID-19, Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Friday.
Minnesota accelerates COVID vaccines with Johnson & Johnson shot, new variants on horizon
Minnesota's coronavirus vaccination efforts accelerated dramatically this week, as the threat of new virus variants looms and a third vaccine candidate moves forward.
Fauci hopes COVID-19 vaccination for children will happen by late spring, early summer
The U.S. government's top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, said Friday that he hopes children will begin to be vaccinated for COVID-19 by late spring or early summer.
Push for increased COVID-19 testing among young people
While there’s been a lot of focus on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Minnesota, health experts don’t want people to forget about testing, especially when it comes to young people.
6,000 Minnesotans get 1st COVID-19 vaccine dose at mass vaccination sites Thursday
Approximately 6,000 Minnesotans got their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Thursday at the state’s mass vaccination sites, including 3,200 teachers and child care workers at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul, according to a state spokesperson.
EU regulator authorizes AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for all adults
Regulators have authorized AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine for use in adults throughout the European Union, amid criticism the bloc is not moving fast enough to vaccinate its population.
Johnson & Johnson's shot prevents COVID-19, but less than some others
With vaccinations off to a rocky start globally, experts had been counting on a one-dose vaccine that would stretch scarce supplies and avoid the logistics nightmare of getting people to return for boosters.
Local organizations team up to pack totes of shoes, toiletries, positive notes for Minneapolis youth
Local organizations are teaming up to give "Hope Totes" to kids attending Sojourner Truth Academy in Minneapolis.
'Liquid gold': Seniors, healthcare workers line up for COVID-19 vaccine at Canterbury Park
COVID-19 vaccination efforts are ramping up across the Twin Cities metro area, including at Canterbury Park where the focus was on frontline healthcare workers and seniors.
Minneapolis woman's death underscores the troubling increase in domestic violence during pandemic
The pandemic has affected just about every aspect of our lives and it is also having an impact on domestic violence in Minnesota.