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.  

Rep. Schneider tests positive for COVID-19 after Capitol lockdown

A Democratic congressman from Illinois who was forced to go into lockdown during last week’s deadly siege at the Capitol announced Tuesday he has tested positive for COVID-19.

Minnesota launches online dashboard for tracking COVID-19 vaccine

The Minnesota Department of Health has launched a new online dashboard for tracking COVID-19 vaccine distribution in the state.  

Thousands of Alabama fans pack streets celebrating Crimson Tide win despite COVID-19 warnings

Thousands of maskless Alabama fans partied Monday night in the streets of Tuscaloosa after Crimson Tide’s national championship win, despite coronavirus warnings from several officials.

Minneapolis bars lose out as restriction to bar top service is extended

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced restrictions prohibiting service across a bar top, to someone sitting or standing on the other side, will be extended as Governor Walz lifts restrictions on indoor dining at bars and restaurants statewide.

COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 2 deaths reported Sunday

The state of Wisconsin reported just two COVID-19 deaths Sunday, the second lowest mark of 2021. 

Congress notified of possible COVID-19 exposure following US Capitol riot

House lawmakers may have been exposed to someone testing positive for COVID-19 while they sheltered at an undisclosed location during the Capitol siege by a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump.

Cases of the new COVID-19 variant found in Minnesota

Five cases of a new variant strain of COVID-19 have been detected in Minnesota, health officials said Saturday.

COVID-19 case average continues to rise in Wisconsin

The seven-day average for new COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin continued to rise on Saturday, one day after the state surpassed 500,000 confirmed cases.