$15 an hour minimum wage: Biden pushes for urgent increase amid COVID-19 pandemic
During his announcement of the “American Rescue Plan,” President-elect Joe Biden pushed for the minimum wage in the United States to be raised to at least $15 an hour.
During his announcement of the “American Rescue Plan,” President-elect Joe Biden pushed for the minimum wage in the United States to be raised to at least $15 an hour.
4 COVID-19 testing sites in Minnesota will be closed Friday due to weather
Due to the deteriorating weather conditions, some COVID-19 testing sites in Minnesota closed early on Thursday and will be closed all day on Friday, according to a state health official.
Due to the deteriorating weather conditions, some COVID-19 testing sites in Minnesota closed early on Thursday and will be closed all day on Friday, according to a state health official.
Minnesota high school sports teams play first games Thursday following COVID-19 pause
High school athletes in Minnesota are returning to the court and ice Thursday night as the state allows games to restart.
High school athletes in Minnesota are returning to the court and ice Thursday night as the state allows games to restart.
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.
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.
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.
Companies offer financial incentives to encourage COVID-19 vaccination
Dollar General is one of the first major companies to announce extra pay for workers who get vaccinated.
Dollar General is one of the first major companies to announce extra pay for workers who get vaccinated.
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.
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.
Minnesota reports 1,598 new COVID-19 cases, 43 deaths Thursday
Minnesota health officials reported 1,598 new cases of COVID-19 and 43 additional deaths Thursday.
Minnesota health officials reported 1,598 new cases of COVID-19 and 43 additional deaths Thursday.
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.
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.
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.
'We're a big family': Minneapolis North Polars embrace return to the court
After spending 312 days apart, the North High School boys' basketball team is finally back on the court.
After spending 312 days apart, the North High School boys' basketball team is finally back on the court.
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.
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.
New variant of COVID-19 similar to U.K. strain discovered in patient in Ohio
Researchers have discovered a new variant of the SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in a patient in Ohio.
Researchers have discovered a new variant of the SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in a patient in Ohio.
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.
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.
The state of Wisconsin says an average of more than 28 percent of COVID-19 tests taken in the last week have returned positive.
Minnesota reports 1,504 COVID-19 cases, 50 deaths Wednesday
Minnesota health officials reported 1,504 new cases of COVID-19 and 50 more deaths Wednesday.
Minnesota health officials reported 1,504 new cases of COVID-19 and 50 more deaths Wednesday.
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.
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.
New coronavirus variant discovered in Wisconsin
The state of Wisconsin said it has discovered the new COVID-19 variant.
The state of Wisconsin said it has discovered the new COVID-19 variant.
'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.
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.
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.