Minnesota surpasses 5,000 COVID-19 deaths
More than 5,000 Minnesotans have now died from COVID-19 since the state reported its first infection in March.
More than 5,000 Minnesotans have now died from COVID-19 since the state reported its first infection in March.
Dr. Anthony Fauci celebrating 80th birthday, Christmas at home amid pandemic fight
Dr. Anthony Fauci is celebrating his 80th birthday on Christmas Eve at home, something he has continued to advise Americans to do as the country faces the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is celebrating his 80th birthday on Christmas Eve at home, something he has continued to advise Americans to do as the country faces the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
House GOP, Dems stymie requests to reconsider stimulus, spending package after Trump grievances
House Republicans and Democrats Thursday blocked each others' "unanimous consent" requests put forward after President Trump aired grievances to the massive coronavirus stimulus and government funding package.
House Republicans and Democrats Thursday blocked each others' "unanimous consent" requests put forward after President Trump aired grievances to the massive coronavirus stimulus and government funding package.
Christmas Eve milestone: California tops 2 million confirmed cases of coronavirus
California’s infection rate — in terms of number of cases per 100,000 people — is lower than the U.S. average but its 40 million residents means it outpaces other states in sheer numbers. More than 23,000 Californians have died since the pandemic began.
California’s infection rate — in terms of number of cases per 100,000 people — is lower than the U.S. average but its 40 million residents means it outpaces other states in sheer numbers. More than 23,000 Californians have died since the pandemic began.
'God given right:' Christmas carolers in California defy orders, sing without masks
"Everything that's been inflicted upon us right now is unconstitutional and illegal. We have every right to be out here singing to the Lord, singing to Jesus, celebrating Christmas," said Francine Knittel.
"Everything that's been inflicted upon us right now is unconstitutional and illegal. We have every right to be out here singing to the Lord, singing to Jesus, celebrating Christmas," said Francine Knittel.
US reaches milestone of more than 1 million vaccines administered
More than 1 million Americans have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a media statement from CDC Director Robert R. Redfield shared.
More than 1 million Americans have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a media statement from CDC Director Robert R. Redfield shared.
Alibi Drinkery's restraining order stays in effect after court hearing
Judge Jerome Abrams left in place a temporary restraining order preventing Alibi Drinkery from opening its doors, as it did two days in a row last week.
Judge Jerome Abrams left in place a temporary restraining order preventing Alibi Drinkery from opening its doors, as it did two days in a row last week.
Klobuchar to Trump: Sign the stimulus package into law
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is calling on President Donald Trump to back down from his threat to veto the $900 billion stimulus package approved by Congress this week.
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is calling on President Donald Trump to back down from his threat to veto the $900 billion stimulus package approved by Congress this week.
Winter storm playing role in Moderna COVID-19 vaccine delay to Minnesota
The combination of shipping delays on a national level and a high impact winter storm means some of Minnesota's shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is running a little behind schedule.
The combination of shipping delays on a national level and a high impact winter storm means some of Minnesota's shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is running a little behind schedule.
Millions of Americans receiving unemployment aid could face surprise tax bill
Unemployment benefits, including the extra money distributed through federal aid programs, count as taxable income.
Unemployment benefits, including the extra money distributed through federal aid programs, count as taxable income.
Swimming pools allowed to reopen for lap swim, lessons on Jan. 4
Gov. Tim Walz is loosening some of his coronavirus-related restrictions to allow swimming pools in Minnesota to reopen Jan. 4.
Gov. Tim Walz is loosening some of his coronavirus-related restrictions to allow swimming pools in Minnesota to reopen Jan. 4.
Beyoncé to offer $5,000 grants to families facing eviction
The singer plans to continue to help families hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The singer plans to continue to help families hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Several COVID-19 testing sites closing early due to snow storm
Several COVID-19 testing sites are closing early Wednesday due to the winter storm and blizzard warnings across Minnesota.
Several COVID-19 testing sites are closing early Wednesday due to the winter storm and blizzard warnings across Minnesota.
Papa John's dishing out $2.5M in bonuses for its frontline employees
Papa John’s is striving to be more like Father Christmas.
Papa John’s is striving to be more like Father Christmas.
Minnesota reports 1,513 new COVID-19 cases, 75 more deaths Wednesday
Minnesota health officials reported 1,513 new cases of COVID-19 and 75 more deaths Wednesday as the daily case number continues to slow down.
Minnesota health officials reported 1,513 new cases of COVID-19 and 75 more deaths Wednesday as the daily case number continues to slow down.
House Dems will try to pass $2,000 stimulus checks this week after Trump signals support
House Democrats are planning to force a vote this week on increasing the size of the stimulus checks included in the $900 billion coronavirus relief package after President Trump demanded Congress raise the payments from $600 to $2,000 per adult.
House Democrats are planning to force a vote this week on increasing the size of the stimulus checks included in the $900 billion coronavirus relief package after President Trump demanded Congress raise the payments from $600 to $2,000 per adult.
U of M researchers create tool to calculate COVID-19 risk for holiday gatherings
Minnesota health experts warn of the risks of having get-togethers over the holidays, but it can be hard to make sense of all the numbers sometimes.
Minnesota health experts warn of the risks of having get-togethers over the holidays, but it can be hard to make sense of all the numbers sometimes.
Pfizer to give US another 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer and BioNTech will supply the U.S. with an additional 100 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine under a new agreement.
Pfizer and BioNTech will supply the U.S. with an additional 100 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine under a new agreement.
Coronavirus reaches Antarctica, bringing pandemic to last untouched continent
Chilean authorities announced that at least 58 people that were at two military bases in Antarctica or on a navy ship that went to the continent tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Chilean authorities announced that at least 58 people that were at two military bases in Antarctica or on a navy ship that went to the continent tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Fogerty Arena feels financial impact amid youth sports pause
High school teams and youth sports leagues are not playing right now following an executive order from Gov. Tim Walz, and that has put a financial strain on Fogerty Ice Arena.
High school teams and youth sports leagues are not playing right now following an executive order from Gov. Tim Walz, and that has put a financial strain on Fogerty Ice Arena.