Grandma's Marathon to remain at half capacity this year

Grandma's Marathon in Duluth, Minnesota will remain at half capacity this year due to health concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to event officials.

COVID-19 vaccines: Rollout in US sparks new set of problems

The rapid expansion of COVID-19 vaccinations to senior citizens across the U.S. has led to bottlenecks, system crashes and hard feelings in many states because of overwhelming demand for the shots.

Gut bacteria may influence COVID-19 severity and immune response, study suggests

Gut bacteria may impact the severity of COVID-19, as well as the body’s immune response to the virus, a new study suggests. Imbalances in type and volume of bacteria may also be tied to “long-haul” COVID.

Jobless claims jump to 965,000 as COVID-19 pandemic takes toll

The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs.

US records deadly new milestone: More than 4,300 COVID-19 deaths in 1 day

While the U.S. rolls out vaccines for the deadly coronavirus, the pandemic’s toll mounted as the country recorded a new single-day record of 4,327 deaths on Tuesday.

Nonprofit helps get more COVID-19 testing into north Minneapolis

A local nonprofit is partnering with Minneapolis Public Schools and the city and state health departments to provide free COVID-19 testing in the city's north side.

Yelp will indicate how well restaurants enforce masks, social distancing

In a blog post published Tuesday, Yelp announced it will prompt users to say whether or not they observed restaurant staff wearing masks and observing social distancing.

COVID-19 in Wisconsin: State reports 28% test positivity average

The state of Wisconsin says an average of more than 28 percent of COVID-19 tests taken in the last week have returned positive. 

U of M COVID-19 study finds greater impact on communities of color

On the surface, it appears the state is an exception to nationwide trends revealing communities of color are impacted by COVID-19 the most, but researchers at the University of Minnesota say that isn't the case.

'We’re in a race':  Minnesota scrambles as feds shift vaccine strategy

Federal officials shifted the nation’s vaccine strategy on Tuesday, eight days before President-Elect Joe Biden is to take office, saying states should begin vaccinating older adults over 65 and those with documented pre-existing conditions.  

Teachers hold car rally to call for delay to in-person learning

Both St. Paul and Minneapolis school districts are making plans for elementary students to return to the classroom, but there is some concern they are moving too fast.

Pulse oximeters, blood pressure monitors headed to Minnesota Indigenous communities to help combat COVID-19

Blood pressure monitors, pulse oximeters and technology that supports telehealth visits are on their way to elders from Indigenous communities in Minnesota to help them fight against COVID-19 until they can be vaccinated.  

COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 49 new deaths reported Tuesday

The state of Wisconsin reported 49 new COVID-19 deaths Tuesday, matching the 7-day average. 

Teachers union asking Minneapolis to hold off on reopening schools

As Minneapolis Public Schools finalize plans to resume in-person learning on starting Feb. 8, a local teacher’s union is asking city school leaders to hold off.