FBI warns of potential COVID-19 vaccine scams as nationwide distribution gets underway

The FBI said signs of a scam can include being asked to pay out of pocket to get the coronavirus vaccine or being asked to pay to put your name on a vaccine waiting list.

President-elect Joe Biden receives first dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

President-elect Joe Biden received his first round of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday and urged Americans to get the shot as it becomes available to them.

Minnesota reports 1,998 new COVID-19 cases, 22 deaths Monday

Minnesota health officials reported 1,998 new cases of COVID-19 and 22 additional deaths Monday. It is the first time since late October that Minnesota has reported fewer than 2,000 cases in a single day. 

CVS expands COVID-19 vaccine program for long-term care facilities

CVS Health has expanded its COVID-19 vaccination program for residents and staff of long-term care facilities into 12 states.

1 in 5 American prisoners has had COVID-19; 1,700 have died

One in every five state and federal prisoners in the United States has tested positive for the coronavirus, a rate more than four times as high as the general population.

How much are the stimulus payments and who will get them?

Congress is expected to pass a $900 billion COVID relief bill that includes another round of stimulus checks for most Americans after top negotiators reached a deal over the weekend.

The Food Group doubles its food distribution to help families in Minnesota and Wisconsin

The Food Group, formerly known as The Emergency Shelf Network, has been serving families for more than 40 years. But in its history, it's never had the demand it's now seeing during the pandemic.

Gophers football team declining any bowl game, season ends at 3-4

The University of Minnesota announced the Gopher football team will decline the opportunity to compete in a bowl this year. The Gophers' season is over with a 3-4 record after the team lost 20-17 in overtime at Wisconsin Saturday afternoon, their 16th loss to the Badgers in 17 years.

Top Congressional leaders agree on COVID-19 relief deal, next is a vote

The country's top lawmakers agreed to a COVID-19 relief deal late Saturday night, clearing the way for a vote to seal the relief package on Sunday.

Wisconsin reports 84 deaths on Saturday as COVID-19 cases continue to fall

As other COVID-19 numbers trend downward, Wisconsin reported 84 deaths on Saturday, the fourth highest single-day total since the start of the pandemic.

Minnesota State Senator Jerry Relph dies after COVID-19 battle

Minnesota Senator Jerry Relph, who represented the St. Cloud area, has passed away after a battle with COVID-19.

Minnesota sees another day of improving COVID-19 numbers Friday

Minnesota saw another day of improving COVID-19 numbers Friday. The state Department of Health reported 2,737 new cases of COVID-19 and 65 additional deaths.