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. 

Minnesota doctor hospitalized with COVID-19 for over 100 days receives vaccine

A Minnesota doctor who contracted COVID-19 and ended up in the ICU for over 100 days has now received the vaccine, a fellow Hennepin Healthcare doctor confirmed.

DOC reports fifth COVID-19-related death at Faribault prison

Another inmate has died after being hospitalized with COVID-19, the Minnesota Department of Corrections reported Saturday.

Minnesota nursing students ready to join ranks of those on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic

They’re our frontline workers, and we are depending on them more than ever. And as nurses put in overtime to get us through this pandemic, there are students working hard to join their ranks.

FDA authorizes Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

The FDA has authorized Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, the second vaccine to be approved amid the largest vaccination effort in U.S. history.

Minnesota will get fewer Pfizer vaccines than expected this month

Minnesota is among the states suddenly notified this week it will get significantly fewer Pfizer vaccines than expected in December. 

Judge orders Lakeville, Minn. restaurant to close after violating COVID-19 order

A Lakeville, Minnesota restaurant that reopened indoor dining service, despite an executive order restricting it from Governor Tim Walz, has been ordered to close, the state attorney general announced on Friday.

Pelosi, McConnell receive Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi received a first dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, citing her “confidence in science” in a tweet Friday morning. Shortly after, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was also vaccinated.

AG Ellison sues 2 more restaurants for defying COVID-19 order

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Friday he is suing two more restaurants for violating Gov. Tim Walz’s COVID-19 restrictions. 

Minnesota elementary schools prepare for return to in-person learning

For months, school districts have relied on COVID-19 case rates by county to determine how students would be taught, but starting Jan. 18 the state says districts can choose to have elementary students to return to in-person learning.

Merrifield bar facing liquor license suspension for violating order

A Merrifield, Minnesota restaurant is now facing a potential 60-day suspension of its liquor license for defying the governor's current order against on-site dining services due to the pandemic.

FDA advisory committee votes to recommend emergency use of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

A key advisory committee to the FDA on Thursday voted to recommend the approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, one of the final hurdles before FDA authorization.