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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.