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.

Unemployment continues to hurt low-income workers amid pandemic

Ten months into America’s viral outbreak, low-income workers are still bearing the brunt of job losses — an unusual and harsh feature of the pandemic recession that flattened the economy last spring.

Minneapolis Public Schools announces plans to return to in-person learning

Minneapolis Public Schools is announcing its plan for the district's elementary schools to return to in-person learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic.