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.
Challenged like never before, nurse anesthetists honored during CRNA week
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists are having their skills tested like never before during the pandemic.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists are having their skills tested like never before during the pandemic.
‘COVID Bandit’ leaves $1,400 tip, enough to give each bakery employee $200
A generous customer lifted the spirits of an entire Colorado bakery after leaving a tip large enough to send all seven employees home with $200.
A generous customer lifted the spirits of an entire Colorado bakery after leaving a tip large enough to send all seven employees home with $200.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: More than 3 million tests administered so far
The state of Wisconsin eclipsed the 3 million COVID-19 tests mark this weekend.
The state of Wisconsin eclipsed the 3 million COVID-19 tests mark this weekend.
Minnesota reports 1,565 new COVID-19 cases, 31 deaths Saturday
Minnesota health officials reported 1,565 new cases of COVID-19 and 31 additional deaths Saturday.
Minnesota health officials reported 1,565 new cases of COVID-19 and 31 additional deaths Saturday.
Minnesota reports 1,196 new COVID-19 cases, 32 more deaths Sunday
Minnesota health officials reported 1,196 new cases of COVID-19 and 32 additional deaths Sunday.
Minnesota health officials reported 1,196 new cases of COVID-19 and 32 additional deaths Sunday.
Living alone during the pandemic impacts mental health of young adults more than older adults, study finds
A new survey from the U.S. Census Bureau found younger adults who live alone are much more likely to report feeling anxious or depressed during the pandemic than older adults.
A new survey from the U.S. Census Bureau found younger adults who live alone are much more likely to report feeling anxious or depressed during the pandemic than older adults.
MDH files lawsuit against Alibi Drinkery in Lakeville for operating without a license
The Minnesota Department of Health filed a lawsuit Friday against a Lakeville bar for operating as a food and beverage service without a license. The lawsuit comes weeks after the bar opened to diners despite COVID-19 restrictions.
The Minnesota Department of Health filed a lawsuit Friday against a Lakeville bar for operating as a food and beverage service without a license. The lawsuit comes weeks after the bar opened to diners despite COVID-19 restrictions.
Minnesota restaurant launches snowmobile delivery to ice houses
Thanks to some pandemic creativity, a restaurant in Waconia, Minnesota is now trying something uniquely Minnesotan: delivering food and beer via snowmobile across frozen Lake Waconia.
Thanks to some pandemic creativity, a restaurant in Waconia, Minnesota is now trying something uniquely Minnesotan: delivering food and beer via snowmobile across frozen Lake Waconia.
St. Paul bar owners excited for Wild home opener amid loosened COVID-19 restrictions
The Minnesota Wild hit the ice at home for the first time this season Friday night, and local bars are welcoming the team with open arms. They're hoping the Wild can boost business, now that loosened COVID-19 restrictions have allowed them to reopen.
The Minnesota Wild hit the ice at home for the first time this season Friday night, and local bars are welcoming the team with open arms. They're hoping the Wild can boost business, now that loosened COVID-19 restrictions have allowed them to reopen.
Walz, health officials debate how to handle 11,000 seniors waitlisted for COVID vaccine
Gov. Tim Walz's administration is debating how to handle the 11,000 seniors who were waitlisted for a coronavirus vaccine during this week's sign-up period.
Gov. Tim Walz's administration is debating how to handle the 11,000 seniors who were waitlisted for a coronavirus vaccine during this week's sign-up period.
Stimulus checks and your 2020 taxes: All of your questions, answered
The federal government has delivered two stimulus checks to tens of millions of Americans as part of an effort to blunt the economic pain triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, but many are wondering how the payments could affect your 2020 taxes as filing season approaches.
The federal government has delivered two stimulus checks to tens of millions of Americans as part of an effort to blunt the economic pain triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, but many are wondering how the payments could affect your 2020 taxes as filing season approaches.
DHS: 2,070 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 36 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 2,070 Friday, Jan. 22, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 530,171.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 2,070 Friday, Jan. 22, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 530,171.
Biden signs executive orders on $15 minimum wage for federal workers, food aid increases
President Joe Biden plans to take executive action to provide a stopgap measure of financial relief to millions of Americans.
President Joe Biden plans to take executive action to provide a stopgap measure of financial relief to millions of Americans.
Coronavirus has killed 371 law enforcement officers, union says
An astonishing 371 law enforcement officers have died from the novel coronavirus in the U.S., with nearly 95 of those COVID-19 deaths reported in Texas alone, statistics released Friday show.
An astonishing 371 law enforcement officers have died from the novel coronavirus in the U.S., with nearly 95 of those COVID-19 deaths reported in Texas alone, statistics released Friday show.
Minnesota reports 1,525 new COVID-19 cases, 21 deaths Friday
Minnesota health officials reported 1,525 new cases of COVID-19 and 21 additional deaths Friday.
Minnesota health officials reported 1,525 new cases of COVID-19 and 21 additional deaths Friday.
Singles looking for love post vaccine selfies on dating apps
Many people seem to think showing they are protected from the virus will make them a better catch.
Many people seem to think showing they are protected from the virus will make them a better catch.
Minnesota vaccine sites administer nearly 2,400 first doses on opening day
A new vaccination effort kicks off in Minnesota Thursday, expanding vaccine availability to people 65 years of age and older as well as educators.
A new vaccination effort kicks off in Minnesota Thursday, expanding vaccine availability to people 65 years of age and older as well as educators.