Minnesota vows slow-moving COVID-19 vaccine rollout will quicken
Minnesota health officials say that the state's slow-moving coronavirus vaccine rollout will speed up in January and vow that every willing health care worker and long-term care resident will get a shot by the end of the month.
Minnesota health officials say that the state's slow-moving coronavirus vaccine rollout will speed up in January and vow that every willing health care worker and long-term care resident will get a shot by the end of the month.
3rd COVID-related death reported in Minnesota Sex Offender Program
The Minnesota Sex Offender Program has had its third death related to COVID-19 among its clients, according to the Department of Human Services.
The Minnesota Sex Offender Program has had its third death related to COVID-19 among its clients, according to the Department of Human Services.
Walz to announce 'loosening' of restrictions on indoor dining
On Wednesday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will be announcing an ease on some COVID-19 restrictions.
On Wednesday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will be announcing an ease on some COVID-19 restrictions.
Charges: Man pulls gun on manager after seeing maskless patrons in Maplewood gym
A 64-year-old man has been charged with assault for reportedly pulling a gun on a Maplewood gym manager after seeing that some members were not wearing face masks.
A 64-year-old man has been charged with assault for reportedly pulling a gun on a Maplewood gym manager after seeing that some members were not wearing face masks.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: Death average reaches lowest mark since October
The state of Wisconsin saw its lowest COVID-19 death increase average since October Monday, but case increase metrics show an uptick since Christmas Day.
The state of Wisconsin saw its lowest COVID-19 death increase average since October Monday, but case increase metrics show an uptick since Christmas Day.
Hidden pandemic in Minnesota’s assisted living facilities: More regulation coming, but when?
Jack Bogenreif’s daughter-in-law, Kerry, came to check on him every day while he lived in assisted living.
Jack Bogenreif’s daughter-in-law, Kerry, came to check on him every day while he lived in assisted living.
Minnesota reports 3,148 new COVID-19 cases, 13 deaths Monday
Minnesota health officials reported 3,148 new cases of COVID-19 and 13 additional deaths Monday.
Minnesota health officials reported 3,148 new cases of COVID-19 and 13 additional deaths Monday.
UK ramps up vaccinations with first Oxford-AstraZeneca injection
Britain has taken another giant step in the fight against COVID-19, ramping up its immunization program by giving out the first shots in the world from the vaccine created by Oxford University and pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca.
Britain has taken another giant step in the fight against COVID-19, ramping up its immunization program by giving out the first shots in the world from the vaccine created by Oxford University and pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: Case, test positivity average trending up
Both the case increase average and the test positivity rate average started trending upward after Christmas, according to Wisconsin COVID-19 data.
Both the case increase average and the test positivity rate average started trending upward after Christmas, according to Wisconsin COVID-19 data.
Minnesota reports 2,714 new COVID-19 cases, 53 more deaths Sunday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 2,714 new COVID-19 cases and 53 additional deaths Sunday. The newly reported cases and deaths includes counts from Jan. 1 and 2.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 2,714 new COVID-19 cases and 53 additional deaths Sunday. The newly reported cases and deaths includes counts from Jan. 1 and 2.
US coronavirus death toll surpasses 350,000 as experts anticipate post-holiday surge
More than 20 million people in the country have been infected
More than 20 million people in the country have been infected
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: Positivity rate on the rise over holidays
As cases and deaths have trended mostly lower in recent weeks, Wisconsin's COVID-19 positivity rate is on the rise.
As cases and deaths have trended mostly lower in recent weeks, Wisconsin's COVID-19 positivity rate is on the rise.
Minnesota reports 2,543 new COVID-19 cases, 54 more deaths Saturday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 2,543 new COVID-19 cases and 54 additional deaths Saturday.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 2,543 new COVID-19 cases and 54 additional deaths Saturday.
Wisconsin hospital worker arrested for spoiled vaccine doses
Authorities arrested a suburban Milwaukee pharmacist Thursday suspected of deliberately ruining hundreds of doses of coronavirus vaccine by removing them from refrigeration for two nights.
Authorities arrested a suburban Milwaukee pharmacist Thursday suspected of deliberately ruining hundreds of doses of coronavirus vaccine by removing them from refrigeration for two nights.
After losing children in 2020, Blaine mothers fight to save other kids facing mental health issues
After each of them suffered a loss in 2020, two mothers from Blaine, Minnesota are putting a focus on mental health for kids during the pandemic.
After each of them suffered a loss in 2020, two mothers from Blaine, Minnesota are putting a focus on mental health for kids during the pandemic.
Twin Cities chefs sell calendar cookbook as fundraiser for laid-off hospitality workers
With restaurants closed and staff laid off, this past year has been a difficult one for the hospitality industry. However, a group of chefs are stepping up to help their colleagues.
With restaurants closed and staff laid off, this past year has been a difficult one for the hospitality industry. However, a group of chefs are stepping up to help their colleagues.
LA Sheriff Superspreader Task Force detains 900 during NYE party busts
The LA County Sheriff Department’s Superspreader Task Force shut down at least five New Year's Eve parties across the county, resulting in at least 900 people being detained, 90 arrests and/or citations, and the recovery of at least six guns.
The LA County Sheriff Department’s Superspreader Task Force shut down at least five New Year's Eve parties across the county, resulting in at least 900 people being detained, 90 arrests and/or citations, and the recovery of at least six guns.
Thousands of volunteers got a placebo; Should they now receive the COVID-19 vaccine?
Health experts are debating what to tell study volunteers who got a dummy shot instead of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Health experts are debating what to tell study volunteers who got a dummy shot instead of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Liquor stores are busy, restaurants get creative on New Year's Eve in Minnesota
With an executive order from Governor Tim Walz forcing Minnesota bars and restaurants to stay closed for indoor service during New Year’s Eve, liquor stores are busy with customers and businesses are getting creative on what’s usually a big night for the bar business.
With an executive order from Governor Tim Walz forcing Minnesota bars and restaurants to stay closed for indoor service during New Year’s Eve, liquor stores are busy with customers and businesses are getting creative on what’s usually a big night for the bar business.
Court orders Winnebago, Minn. event center to cancel 'New Years Eve Bash'
An events center in southern Minnesota has been ordered by a court not to go forward with its plans for a New Year's Eve party, after a lawsuit brought by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison.
An events center in southern Minnesota has been ordered by a court not to go forward with its plans for a New Year's Eve party, after a lawsuit brought by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison.