Unemployment claims fall to a still-high 900,000
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, lowering claims to 900,000, still a historically high level that points to further job cuts in a raging pandemic.
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, lowering claims to 900,000, still a historically high level that points to further job cuts in a raging pandemic.
Minnesota surpasses 6,000 COVID-19 deaths
Over 6,000 Minnesotans have now died from COVID-19, the Minnesota Department of Health reported Thursday.
Over 6,000 Minnesotans have now died from COVID-19, the Minnesota Department of Health reported Thursday.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: Case increase average reaches lowest mark since September
A key metric in tracking COVID-19 cases in the state of Wisconsin reached its lowest point since September 2020 Wednesday.
A key metric in tracking COVID-19 cases in the state of Wisconsin reached its lowest point since September 2020 Wednesday.
Minnesota reports 1,237 more COVID-19 cases, 34 deaths Wednesday
Minnesota health officials reported 1,237 new cases of COVID-19 and 34 additional deaths attributed to the disease Wednesday.
Minnesota health officials reported 1,237 new cases of COVID-19 and 34 additional deaths attributed to the disease Wednesday.
All 6,000 vaccine slots this week for Minnesotans ages 65+ filled
The Minnesota Department of Health says all available COVID-19 vaccination appointments for adults 65 years old and older at the nine pilot clinics across the state have been now been filled.
The Minnesota Department of Health says all available COVID-19 vaccination appointments for adults 65 years old and older at the nine pilot clinics across the state have been now been filled.
Minneapolis School Board moves forward with in-person learning for pre-K through fifth grade
As many of Minnesota's youngest students returned to in-person learning Tuesday, the Minneapolis School Board took a vote on whether to bring students back next month.
As many of Minnesota's youngest students returned to in-person learning Tuesday, the Minneapolis School Board took a vote on whether to bring students back next month.
Everyone over 65 next in line for vaccine in Wisconsin
Everyone over age 65 in Wisconsin will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting on Monday, the state Department of Health Services said Tuesday.
Everyone over age 65 in Wisconsin will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting on Monday, the state Department of Health Services said Tuesday.
Minnesota's COVID-19 vaccine online appointment portal overloaded on 1st day
Minnesota seniors rushed to the state's online portal for scheduling COVID-19 vaccination appointments Tuesday afternoon, causing the website to crash and calls to be dropped.
Minnesota seniors rushed to the state's online portal for scheduling COVID-19 vaccination appointments Tuesday afternoon, causing the website to crash and calls to be dropped.
State calls for Floyd trials to be rejoined, held this summer amid COVID-19 concerns
Due to COVID-19 concerns, the prosecution is calling for a Hennepin County District Court judge to reconsider his decision to split the George Floyd case into two trials for the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in his death.
Due to COVID-19 concerns, the prosecution is calling for a Hennepin County District Court judge to reconsider his decision to split the George Floyd case into two trials for the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in his death.
Minnesota families grieve loved ones lost to COVID-19 after grim milestone
For Kris Osojnicki, 400,000 dead from COVID-19 is more than a monumental figure, it is overwhelming loss and grief for so many.
For Kris Osojnicki, 400,000 dead from COVID-19 is more than a monumental figure, it is overwhelming loss and grief for so many.
Over 200K Minnesotans have received at least 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Minnesota health officials reported 922 new cases of COVID-19 and six additional deaths attributed to the disease Tuesday.
Minnesota health officials reported 922 new cases of COVID-19 and six additional deaths attributed to the disease Tuesday.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: Test positivity, case increase averages trending downward this month
The state of Wisconsin's 7-day COVID-19 test positivity average continued its decline Tuesday that started Jan. 5.
The state of Wisconsin's 7-day COVID-19 test positivity average continued its decline Tuesday that started Jan. 5.
US surpasses 400,000 COVID-19 deaths, more than any other country in the world
The United States reached a grim milestone Tuesday when reported COVID-19 deaths from Johns Hopkins University surpassed 400,000 - a death toll far greater than any other country in the world.
The United States reached a grim milestone Tuesday when reported COVID-19 deaths from Johns Hopkins University surpassed 400,000 - a death toll far greater than any other country in the world.
Minnesota's COVID-19 vaccine online appointment portal opens at noon
Starting Tuesday at noon, some eligible Minnesotans will be able to sign up online for an appointment to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at one of the nine pilot vaccination sites that are opening across the state.
Starting Tuesday at noon, some eligible Minnesotans will be able to sign up online for an appointment to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at one of the nine pilot vaccination sites that are opening across the state.
'It's been tough': Twin Cities Black-owned funeral homes adjust to pandemic
As the coronavirus continues to hit communities of color harder, Black-owned funeral homes in the Twin Cities metro are struggling to adjust.
As the coronavirus continues to hit communities of color harder, Black-owned funeral homes in the Twin Cities metro are struggling to adjust.
Georgia teen jailed in Cayman Islands released early
A Georgia college student jailed in the Cayman Islands for violating COVID-19 quarantine measures is back home.
A Georgia college student jailed in the Cayman Islands for violating COVID-19 quarantine measures is back home.
Minnesota expands COVID vaccinations to seniors, teachers, child care workers
Minnesota will launch a pilot program this week for people 65 years and older, teachers and child care workers to get the coronavirus vaccine, but initial doses will be very limited. Nine appointment-only sites across the state will start offering vaccines.
Minnesota will launch a pilot program this week for people 65 years and older, teachers and child care workers to get the coronavirus vaccine, but initial doses will be very limited. Nine appointment-only sites across the state will start offering vaccines.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: Case, death averages trending in opposite directions
The 7-day averages for new COVID-19 cases and COVID-19 deaths are trending in opposite directions, according to Wisconsin Department of Health Services data.
The 7-day averages for new COVID-19 cases and COVID-19 deaths are trending in opposite directions, according to Wisconsin Department of Health Services data.
COVID-19 in Minnesota: 12 more deaths, 980 positive tests
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 12 new deaths from COVID-19 on Monday and 980 positive tests.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 12 new deaths from COVID-19 on Monday and 980 positive tests.
Week after restart, Minnesota bars glad to see customers return
Cheers during Sunday afternoon’s football game is a sound that Park Tavern staff haven’t heard in nearly two months.
Cheers during Sunday afternoon’s football game is a sound that Park Tavern staff haven’t heard in nearly two months.