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.
More than 2,900 U.S. health care workers died in 2020, Kaiser Health reports
According to data collected from the “Lost on the Frontline” project by Kaiser Health News and the Guardian, more than 2,900 health care workers died in 2020.
According to data collected from the “Lost on the Frontline” project by Kaiser Health News and the Guardian, more than 2,900 health care workers died in 2020.
Alibi Drinkery reopens in spite of court order, faces 5-year liquor license suspension
Alibi Drinkery in Lakeville, Minnesota opened its doors to dine-in customers Thursday, the same day a Dakota County judge granted a temporary injunction forcing them to close for the duration of a ban on in-person dining that goes through January 10.
Alibi Drinkery in Lakeville, Minnesota opened its doors to dine-in customers Thursday, the same day a Dakota County judge granted a temporary injunction forcing them to close for the duration of a ban on in-person dining that goes through January 10.
Minnesota ends 2020 with 5,323 COVID-19 deaths reported
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 61 additional deaths from COVID-19 in its New Year’s Eve update, bringing the state’s total number of coronavirus deaths in 2020 to 5,323 as the year comes to an end.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 61 additional deaths from COVID-19 in its New Year’s Eve update, bringing the state’s total number of coronavirus deaths in 2020 to 5,323 as the year comes to an end.
Unemployment benefit claims unexpectedly fall as coronavirus lockdowns widen
The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits fell last week amid a rise in COVID-19 infections and new restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the disease.
The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits fell last week amid a rise in COVID-19 infections and new restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the disease.
Aurora Grafton: Discarded COVID-19 vaccine incident was intentional
More than 500 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine had to be "discarded" after they were removed from a pharmacy refrigerator at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton in an intentional act.
More than 500 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine had to be "discarded" after they were removed from a pharmacy refrigerator at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton in an intentional act.
When average Minnesotans can expect to receive COVID-19 vaccine
Minnesota health officials say members of the general public can expect to receive the COVID-19 vaccine sometime in this spring or early summer.
Minnesota health officials say members of the general public can expect to receive the COVID-19 vaccine sometime in this spring or early summer.
Minnesota gets grant to help recovering addicts return to workforce
Minnesota is making available grants for people who have survived the opioid epidemic and are now looking to return to the workforce.
Minnesota is making available grants for people who have survived the opioid epidemic and are now looking to return to the workforce.
GOP lawmakers call on Governor Walz for timeline on reopening restaurants in Minnesota
Two Republican Minnesota state senators are calling on Governor Walz to layout a plan to reopen businesses in Minnesota, as a COVID-19 pause remains in effect.
Two Republican Minnesota state senators are calling on Governor Walz to layout a plan to reopen businesses in Minnesota, as a COVID-19 pause remains in effect.
MDH stamps out allegations COVID-19 falsely listed as cause of death on some death certificates
Minnesota health officials stamped out allegations Wednesday that COVID-19 was being falsely listed as the cause of death on some death certificates.
Minnesota health officials stamped out allegations Wednesday that COVID-19 was being falsely listed as the cause of death on some death certificates.
State warns homeowners to apply for relief now as foreclosure deadline looms
The state of Minnesota warned homeowners who have federally backed mortgages to apply for relief now to avoid foreclosure.
The state of Minnesota warned homeowners who have federally backed mortgages to apply for relief now to avoid foreclosure.
First known US case of UK COVID-19 variant confirmed in Colorado
The U.S. has confirmed its first case of a new, likely more transmissible variant of the coronavirus first identified in the U.K.
The U.S. has confirmed its first case of a new, likely more transmissible variant of the coronavirus first identified in the U.K.
Canada to require negative COVID-19 test for people entering country
Passengers must have a negative test taken within three days before their arrival to the country, the Canadian government said Wednesday.
Passengers must have a negative test taken within three days before their arrival to the country, the Canadian government said Wednesday.
Minnesota reports 2,019 new COVID-19 cases, 66 deaths Wednesday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 2,019 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday and 66 more deaths from the disease.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 2,019 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday and 66 more deaths from the disease.
Minnesota sports and COVID-19: What's cancelled, suspended, postponed and more
Here's the latest on cancellations, suspensions, postponements and more as it relates to Minnesota sports and the coronavirus.
Here's the latest on cancellations, suspensions, postponements and more as it relates to Minnesota sports and the coronavirus.
Blood donors needed: Make an appointment to donate blood at these Minnesota locations
With schools and businesses closed to slow the spread of the coronavirus, blood centers across the state have had many of their blood drives canceled, leading to concerns about a blood shortage in the future.
With schools and businesses closed to slow the spread of the coronavirus, blood centers across the state have had many of their blood drives canceled, leading to concerns about a blood shortage in the future.
New COVID-19 safety measures in place at MSP as projections forecast increase in travel
As travel projections forecast an increase in flights this month at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, airport leaders are rolling out additional safety measures for travelers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
As travel projections forecast an increase in flights this month at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, airport leaders are rolling out additional safety measures for travelers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 saliva test site to open at Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul
The Minnesota Department of Health will be opening its next COVID-19 saliva test site Friday at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul, according to state officials.
The Minnesota Department of Health will be opening its next COVID-19 saliva test site Friday at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul, according to state officials.