Biden signs 10 executive orders on pandemic, warns things will ‘get worse before they get better’

On his second day as commander in chief, President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders aimed at getting the COVID-19 pandemic under control, but issued a stark warning to Americans: “Things are going to continue to get worse before they get better.”

COVID-19 in Wisconsin: Case increase average falls to 1,731

The 7-day COVID-19 case increase average in the state of Wisconsin dipped lower yet Thursday, hitting 1,731. 

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.

Minnesota surpasses 6,000 COVID-19 deaths

Over 6,000 Minnesotans have now died from COVID-19, the Minnesota Department of Health reported Thursday. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

'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.  

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.

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.