COVID-19 tests for international travel: What you need to know at MSP Airport
"I have people calling frantic saying, ‘I still want to travel but I don’t know how. How do I go about getting a COVID-19 test?’" said Amber Spencer, founder of the travel agency Wanderlust Vacation Vibes.
"I have people calling frantic saying, ‘I still want to travel but I don’t know how. How do I go about getting a COVID-19 test?’" said Amber Spencer, founder of the travel agency Wanderlust Vacation Vibes.
'Don’t forget me': Independent-living elderly hope they aren’t left behind in vaccine program
This week nearly 200,000 Minnesotans older than the age of 65 entered their name into a lottery system with the hopes of being randomly selected to receive the COVID19 vaccine. Among them are elderly individuals who live independently and haven’t had access to the vaccine through assisted living programs.
This week nearly 200,000 Minnesotans older than the age of 65 entered their name into a lottery system with the hopes of being randomly selected to receive the COVID19 vaccine. Among them are elderly individuals who live independently and haven’t had access to the vaccine through assisted living programs.
Health officials: Movements of Minnesotan with Brazil COVID-19 variant 'unknown'
Officials with the Minnesota Department of Health said that they are still piecing together the whereabouts of a Minnesotan who is the first person in the nation to test positive for a strain of COVID-19 found in Brazil.
Officials with the Minnesota Department of Health said that they are still piecing together the whereabouts of a Minnesotan who is the first person in the nation to test positive for a strain of COVID-19 found in Brazil.
New Minnesota COVID-19 vaccine lottery gives seniors 24 hours to sign up
Minnesotans ages 65 and older have until 5 a.m. Wednesday morning to sign up to be entered into a lottery to receive a COVID-19 vaccine appointment.
Minnesotans ages 65 and older have until 5 a.m. Wednesday morning to sign up to be entered into a lottery to receive a COVID-19 vaccine appointment.
Educators set to get vaccine in March, but state doses lag
Teachers and child care workers will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in early March, state health officials said Tuesday.
Teachers and child care workers will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in early March, state health officials said Tuesday.
Terms for $1,400 stimulus checks could change, what to know
President Joe Biden on Monday said he was open to negotiating terms for a pending round of economic impact payments, which may indicate that fewer individuals would end up qualifying.
President Joe Biden on Monday said he was open to negotiating terms for a pending round of economic impact payments, which may indicate that fewer individuals would end up qualifying.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: Case increase average down to 1,545
The 7-day average of newly reported COVID-19 cases was down to 1,545 Tuesday after 1,301 new cases were reported statewide.
The 7-day average of newly reported COVID-19 cases was down to 1,545 Tuesday after 1,301 new cases were reported statewide.
Minnesota reports 727 new COVID-19 cases, 8 deaths Tuesday
Minnesota health officials reported 727 new cases of COVID-19 and eight additional deaths Tuesday.
Minnesota health officials reported 727 new cases of COVID-19 and eight additional deaths Tuesday.
Tiger at Minnesota wild cat sanctuary tests positive for COVID-19 virus
A tiger at The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, Minnesota tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, state officials said Tuesday.
A tiger at The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, Minnesota tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, state officials said Tuesday.
Negative COVID-19 test now required for all international flights to US — here’s what you need to know
Beginning Jan. 26, proof of a negative COVID-19 test or proof of recovery is now required from all air travelers arriving to the U.S. — including U.S. citizens.
Beginning Jan. 26, proof of a negative COVID-19 test or proof of recovery is now required from all air travelers arriving to the U.S. — including U.S. citizens.
Minnesotans 65 and older will now be randomly selected to receive COVID-19 vaccine
Minnesota is eliminating the first come, first serve system for COVID-19 vaccine appointments for people ages 65 and older. Instead, people 65 and older can pre-register on the state’s online vaccine portal starting Tuesday for a chance to be randomly selected for an appointment.
Minnesota is eliminating the first come, first serve system for COVID-19 vaccine appointments for people ages 65 and older. Instead, people 65 and older can pre-register on the state’s online vaccine portal starting Tuesday for a chance to be randomly selected for an appointment.
First known U.S. case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant discovered in Minnesota
A variant of COVID-19 that originated in Brazil has been discovered in a Minnesota patient, officials say. It is the first known case documented in the United States.
A variant of COVID-19 that originated in Brazil has been discovered in a Minnesota patient, officials say. It is the first known case documented in the United States.
Walz unveils 'Due North' plan to address COVID-19 impact on racial, geographic disparities in education
Gov. Tim Walz and other state leaders unveiled the "Due North Education Plan" Monday, which they say will address racial and geographic disparities in the state’s education system that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Tim Walz and other state leaders unveiled the "Due North Education Plan" Monday, which they say will address racial and geographic disparities in the state’s education system that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: Fewer than 1,000 new cases reported Monday
The state of Wisconsin reported fewer than 1,000 COVID-19 cases for the first time in a month.
The state of Wisconsin reported fewer than 1,000 COVID-19 cases for the first time in a month.
Minnesota reports 794 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths Monday
Minnesota health officials reported 794 new cases of COVID-19 and three deaths Monday.
Minnesota health officials reported 794 new cases of COVID-19 and three deaths Monday.
Pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic open at Xcel Energy Center this week for teachers, child care workers
Minnesota will administer approximately 15,000 COVID-vaccines to teachers, school staff and child care workers in the Twin Cities metro at a mass vaccination pilot event at the Xcel Energy Center this week.
Minnesota will administer approximately 15,000 COVID-vaccines to teachers, school staff and child care workers in the Twin Cities metro at a mass vaccination pilot event at the Xcel Energy Center this week.
Google to open COVID-19 vaccination clinics, bolster search and maps with vaccine sites
Google announced this week it’s taking several major steps to help get vaccines to more people, including opening several of its own mass vaccination clinics.
Google announced this week it’s taking several major steps to help get vaccines to more people, including opening several of its own mass vaccination clinics.
Merck ends development of 2 potential COVID-19 vaccines after poor results
Merck said Monday that it will focus instead on studying two possible treatments for the virus that also have yet to be approved by regulators.
Merck said Monday that it will focus instead on studying two possible treatments for the virus that also have yet to be approved by regulators.
Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine appears effective against new variants, working on booster shot as precaution
Moderna said it is developing a new vaccine against the new variant first detected in South Africa as a precaution.
Moderna said it is developing a new vaccine against the new variant first detected in South Africa as a precaution.
More than 13,000 Minnesotans received COVID-19 vaccine over past 3 days
Minnesota health officials say 13,369 educators, child care providers and people over the age of 65 were vaccinated over the last several days.
Minnesota health officials say 13,369 educators, child care providers and people over the age of 65 were vaccinated over the last several days.