Biden to require COVID-19 vaccines for nursing home staff or face losing federal funds
The Biden administration will move to require nursing home staff to be vaccinated as a condition for receiving federal funding.
The Biden administration will move to require nursing home staff to be vaccinated as a condition for receiving federal funding.
Brett Favre says children under 14 years old shouldn't play tackle football
According to the PSA, the longer a child plays tackle football, they are more likely to develop chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
According to the PSA, the longer a child plays tackle football, they are more likely to develop chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
Minnesota's Healing Hearts and Hooves brings peace to humans and animals alike
The beauty of horses grazing on the hills of a Webster farm isn’t lost on anyone.
The beauty of horses grazing on the hills of a Webster farm isn’t lost on anyone.
Questions arise as officials expected to recommend COVID-19 booster shots
Federal health officials are expected to recommend a COVID-19 booster shot eight months after becoming fully vaccinated, raising many new questions.
Federal health officials are expected to recommend a COVID-19 booster shot eight months after becoming fully vaccinated, raising many new questions.
COVID-19 surge: Tennessee National Guard deploys over 550 soldiers to assist hospitals
Soldiers have been sent to 58 counties, including Shelby County, across the state to assist with COVID-19 testing, vaccinations and administrative support.
Soldiers have been sent to 58 counties, including Shelby County, across the state to assist with COVID-19 testing, vaccinations and administrative support.
MDH recommends students, staff get tested for COVID-19 weekly, offers schools free testing
The Minnesota Department of Health announced Tuesday it has updated the state's COVID-19 testing options in schools, and it recommends unvaccinated students and staff get tested weekly.
The Minnesota Department of Health announced Tuesday it has updated the state's COVID-19 testing options in schools, and it recommends unvaccinated students and staff get tested weekly.
Border Patrol seizes over 3,800 fake COVID-19 vaccination cards in August
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said agents have seized thousands of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards from a China supplier.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said agents have seized thousands of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards from a China supplier.
COVID-19 vaccine booster shots likely to be recommended at 8 months
The U.S. is expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans eight months after they received their second dose, AP sources say.
The U.S. is expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans eight months after they received their second dose, AP sources say.
Surge in new COVID-19 cases amid delta spread 'going very steeply upward'
One expert called unvaccinated people 'sitting ducks' for the delta variant.
One expert called unvaccinated people 'sitting ducks' for the delta variant.
Chicago pharmacist charged with selling COVID-19 vaccination cards on eBay
A Chicago pharmacist has been charged with allegedly selling dozens of authentic vaccine cards on eBay.
A Chicago pharmacist has been charged with allegedly selling dozens of authentic vaccine cards on eBay.
2 Hawaii tourists arrested for using fake vaccine cards, officials say
Two tourists were recently arrested and charged for allegedly using fake COVID-19 vaccine cards to visit Hawaii, authorities said.
Two tourists were recently arrested and charged for allegedly using fake COVID-19 vaccine cards to visit Hawaii, authorities said.
Group works to plant more trees in St. Paul neighborhoods in need
A recent study found that neighborhoods with more trees tend to be cooler than those with fewer trees, and they help to improve the overall health of the community. So, a St. Paul group is working to made their area greener, one tree at a time.
A recent study found that neighborhoods with more trees tend to be cooler than those with fewer trees, and they help to improve the overall health of the community. So, a St. Paul group is working to made their area greener, one tree at a time.
Record pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations reported amid delta surge
Data collected by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations have skyrocketed over the past week.
Data collected by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations have skyrocketed over the past week.
Atlanta Falcons first NFL team to have 100% of players vaccinated
The Atlanta Falcons are the first NFL team to have all of its players vaccinated against COVID-19, the team announced Monday.
The Atlanta Falcons are the first NFL team to have all of its players vaccinated against COVID-19, the team announced Monday.
NIH scientists develop faster, less costly COVID-19 test
NIH scientists discovered a new COVID-19 test technique that may reduce test time and cost while increasing efficiency.
NIH scientists discovered a new COVID-19 test technique that may reduce test time and cost while increasing efficiency.
Walz extending $100 COVID-19 vaccine incentive program until Aug. 22
The governor's office says 55,456 vaccinated Minnesotans have submitted rewards to get $100 for receiving their shots.
The governor's office says 55,456 vaccinated Minnesotans have submitted rewards to get $100 for receiving their shots.
COVID-19 boosters: Walgreens, CVS offering 3rd dose to immunocompromised
Walgreens and CVS are already scheduling immunocompromised patients for third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Walgreens and CVS are already scheduling immunocompromised patients for third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Advocate encourages more BIPOC communities to say yes to organ donation
Angel Uddin, director of diversity, equity and inclusion at Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota is advocating for more people in BIPOC communities to say yes to organ donation.
Angel Uddin, director of diversity, equity and inclusion at Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota is advocating for more people in BIPOC communities to say yes to organ donation.
Southwest Airlines flight attendant dies of COVID-19
A fully vaccinated Southwest Airlines employee passed away this week after a battle with COVID-19.
A fully vaccinated Southwest Airlines employee passed away this week after a battle with COVID-19.
Minnesota will require state workers to be COVID-vaccinated or tested weekly starting Sept. 8
Starting Sept. 8, all Minnesota state employees who work outside their home must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or agree to be tested at least weekly.
Starting Sept. 8, all Minnesota state employees who work outside their home must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or agree to be tested at least weekly.