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.
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.
Minnesota reports 2,489 new COVID-19 cases, 43 more deaths Saturday
Minnesota health officials reported 2,489 new cases of COVID-19 and 43 additional deaths Saturday.
Minnesota health officials reported 2,489 new cases of COVID-19 and 43 additional deaths Saturday.
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.
Minneapolis Public Schools is announcing its plan for the district's elementary schools to return to in-person learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota surpasses 100,000 people vaccinated against COVID-19
Minnesota health officials reported 2,387 new cases of COVID-19 and 48 additional deaths Friday.
Minnesota health officials reported 2,387 new cases of COVID-19 and 48 additional deaths Friday.
Albert Lea, Minn. restaurant fined $3K per day for violating COVID-19 order
A judge has found an Albert Lea, Minnesota bar in contempt of court and has issued a fine against the establishment for remaining open to indoor service, in defiance of an executive order from Governor Walz.
A judge has found an Albert Lea, Minnesota bar in contempt of court and has issued a fine against the establishment for remaining open to indoor service, in defiance of an executive order from Governor Walz.
Minnesota Department of Corrections reports 10th death of an inmate from COVID-19
The Minnesota Department of Corrections is reporting its 10th death of an inmate from COVID-19.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections is reporting its 10th death of an inmate from COVID-19.
Walz cheers Biden for plan to release reserved COVID vaccines
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he gave a "big cheer" to President-elect Joe Biden for deciding to release almost all coronavirus vaccine doses to the states.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he gave a "big cheer" to President-elect Joe Biden for deciding to release almost all coronavirus vaccine doses to the states.
Minneapolis bar area ban to remain in place under state's eased dining restrictions
While indoor dining restrictions in Minnesota will be eased on Monday under the governor's new order, Minneapolis' ban on service in bar areas will remain in place, according to city officials.
While indoor dining restrictions in Minnesota will be eased on Monday under the governor's new order, Minneapolis' ban on service in bar areas will remain in place, according to city officials.
Bloomington COVID-19 testing site moving to Creekside Community Center
A community COVID-19 saliva test site in Bloomington will be relocating from an elementary school to the Creekside Community Center, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
A community COVID-19 saliva test site in Bloomington will be relocating from an elementary school to the Creekside Community Center, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
Minnesota Zoo, Como Zoo reopening next week
The Minnesota Zoo and the Como Zoo are reopening next week after Gov. Tim Walz rolled back some of the state’s COVID-19 restrictions.
The Minnesota Zoo and the Como Zoo are reopening next week after Gov. Tim Walz rolled back some of the state’s COVID-19 restrictions.
Biden to speed up release of coronavirus vaccines
President-elect Joe Biden will release most available COVID-19 vaccine doses to speed delivery to more people, a reversal of the Trump administration policy, his office said Friday.
President-elect Joe Biden will release most available COVID-19 vaccine doses to speed delivery to more people, a reversal of the Trump administration policy, his office said Friday.
US lost 140,000 jobs in December; first monthly loss since spring
U.S. employers shed jobs last month for the first time since April, cutting 140,000 positions, clear evidence that the economy is faltering as the viral pandemic tightens its grip on consumers and businesses.
U.S. employers shed jobs last month for the first time since April, cutting 140,000 positions, clear evidence that the economy is faltering as the viral pandemic tightens its grip on consumers and businesses.
US reports over 4,000 daily coronavirus deaths for first time
The U.S. has surpassed 4,000 deaths in a single day from COVID-19 for the first time, breaking a record set just one day earlier.
The U.S. has surpassed 4,000 deaths in a single day from COVID-19 for the first time, breaking a record set just one day earlier.
Pfizer vaccine works against COVID-19 variant, study suggests
New research suggests the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech can still work against a mutated coronavirus.
New research suggests the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech can still work against a mutated coronavirus.
Pfizer study suggests vaccine works against virus variant
New research suggests that Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine can protect against a mutation found in two contagious variants of the coronavirus that erupted in Britain and South Africa.
New research suggests that Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine can protect against a mutation found in two contagious variants of the coronavirus that erupted in Britain and South Africa.
US registers highest deaths in a single day from COVID-19
The U.S. registered more COVID-19 deaths in a single day than ever before -- nearly 3,900 -- on the very day of the mob attack on the Capitol.
The U.S. registered more COVID-19 deaths in a single day than ever before -- nearly 3,900 -- on the very day of the mob attack on the Capitol.
Online glitches, new distribution methods could be why you haven't received your second stimulus check
While the IRS and Treasury have distributed the bulk of the anticipated $164 million in second-round of relief payments for Americans faster than the first time, millions have not gotten payments yet or found hiccups in the distribution.
While the IRS and Treasury have distributed the bulk of the anticipated $164 million in second-round of relief payments for Americans faster than the first time, millions have not gotten payments yet or found hiccups in the distribution.
$3,000 per day fine for Minnesota bar that violated COVID-19 closure order
A Dakota County judge has found Alibi Drinkery owner Lisa Monet Zarza in contempt of court for keeping her Lakeville, Minnesota bar open in violation of a temporary injunction and the state’s executive order on indoor dining restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Dakota County judge has found Alibi Drinkery owner Lisa Monet Zarza in contempt of court for keeping her Lakeville, Minnesota bar open in violation of a temporary injunction and the state’s executive order on indoor dining restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota reports 2,004 new COVID-19 cases, 44 deaths Thursday
Minnesota health officials reported 2,004 new cases of COVID-19 and 44 additional deaths Thursday.
Minnesota health officials reported 2,004 new cases of COVID-19 and 44 additional deaths Thursday.
Minnesota health official points to data, shipment delays impacting COVID-19 vaccine rollout
In response to criticism that the COVID-19 vaccine rollout has been moving slowly in Minnesota, state health officials are pointing to delays in data reporting and the lag time between vaccine allocation and the arrival of vaccine shipments.
In response to criticism that the COVID-19 vaccine rollout has been moving slowly in Minnesota, state health officials are pointing to delays in data reporting and the lag time between vaccine allocation and the arrival of vaccine shipments.