Wild, Twins, Lynx, Loons to hold COVID-19 vaccine clinics at games
Several Minnesota professional sports teams will be holding COVID-19 vaccine clinics at upcoming games.
Several Minnesota professional sports teams will be holding COVID-19 vaccine clinics at upcoming games.
Minnesota's average COVID-19 test positivity rate dips below 5% caution threshold
Minnesota’s seven-day average test positivity rate for COVID-19 has dipped below the 5% caution threshold for the first time since late March, the latest health department data shows.
Minnesota’s seven-day average test positivity rate for COVID-19 has dipped below the 5% caution threshold for the first time since late March, the latest health department data shows.
Doctors warn parents of dangers of water-absorbing beads
Doctors are warning parents of the dangers of water-absorbing beads after receiving an increase of calls of children swallowing the item.
Doctors are warning parents of the dangers of water-absorbing beads after receiving an increase of calls of children swallowing the item.
Legal battle brews over Minnesota's assisted suicide statute
A case regarding Minnesota's assisted suicide statute remains under investigation for any possible criminal wrongdoing.
A case regarding Minnesota's assisted suicide statute remains under investigation for any possible criminal wrongdoing.
Free beer or sports tickets for a COVID vaccine? Walz says it's time
Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota needs to start incentivizing people to get a COVID-19 vaccine as several other states have done.
Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota needs to start incentivizing people to get a COVID-19 vaccine as several other states have done.
CDC: Younger adults 18-49 account for one-third of COVID-19 hospitalizations in US
Adults between 18 and 49 years old are being hospitalized for COVID-19, according to doctors and CDC data, leading health officials to remind younger Americans to get vaccinated.
Adults between 18 and 49 years old are being hospitalized for COVID-19, according to doctors and CDC data, leading health officials to remind younger Americans to get vaccinated.
India surpasses US' global record for daily COVID-19 deaths
The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.
The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.
Colorectal cancer screening age lowered to 45 from 50
Americans should start getting screened for colon cancer earlier, at age 45 instead of waiting until they're 50.
Americans should start getting screened for colon cancer earlier, at age 45 instead of waiting until they're 50.
Minnesota reports 519 new COVID-19 cases, 14 more deaths Tuesday
Minnesota health officials reported 519 new cases of COVID-19 and 14 new deaths Tuesday.
Minnesota health officials reported 519 new cases of COVID-19 and 14 new deaths Tuesday.
WHO report: Long work hours led to 750K deaths from heart disease, stroke
“Working 55 hours or more per week is a serious health hazard,” WHO Director of Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health Dr. Maria Neira said.
“Working 55 hours or more per week is a serious health hazard,” WHO Director of Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health Dr. Maria Neira said.
60% of Americans set to have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, Biden says
President Joe Biden announced that the United States will share an additional 20 million vaccine doses with the world in the next six weeks.
President Joe Biden announced that the United States will share an additional 20 million vaccine doses with the world in the next six weeks.
Minnesota reports 589 new COVID-19 cases, zero deaths Monday
Minnesota health officials reported 589 new COVID-19 cases and zero deaths Monday as the state nears a 62% vaccination rate.
Minnesota health officials reported 589 new COVID-19 cases and zero deaths Monday as the state nears a 62% vaccination rate.
‘Now is not the time’: Nurses’ union condemns CDC for relaxing mask protocols for vaccinated people
National Nurses United, the largest union of registered nurses in the country, released a statement condemning the CDC for rolling back mask requirements for fully vaccinated people.
National Nurses United, the largest union of registered nurses in the country, released a statement condemning the CDC for rolling back mask requirements for fully vaccinated people.
Despite CDC guidance, some aren't ready to give up masks
Not everyone is giving up wearing a face mask despite the latest government guidance that means fully vaccinated Americans can uncover their faces in many cases.
Not everyone is giving up wearing a face mask despite the latest government guidance that means fully vaccinated Americans can uncover their faces in many cases.
White House releases video of experts answering pandemic questions from ordinary Americans
The president released a questions-and-answers video Saturday morning that showed experts answering common questions from ordinary Americans.
The president released a questions-and-answers video Saturday morning that showed experts answering common questions from ordinary Americans.
Minnesota reports 882 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths Saturday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 882 new COVID-19 cases and three more deaths on Saturday.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 882 new COVID-19 cases and three more deaths on Saturday.
Minnesota partnering with health plans for more equitable access to COVID-19 vaccine
The State of Minnesota will be working with Minnesota health plans to expand equitable access to the COVID-19 vaccine.
The State of Minnesota will be working with Minnesota health plans to expand equitable access to the COVID-19 vaccine.
Minnesota's mask mandate ends, officially
Gov. Tim Walz officially removed Minnesota's statewide mask mandate Friday.
Gov. Tim Walz officially removed Minnesota's statewide mask mandate Friday.
Over 61% of Minnesotans have at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose, 51% fully vaccinated
Over 61% of Minnesotans age 16 and older have at least a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as of Friday and 51% are fully vaccinated.
Over 61% of Minnesotans age 16 and older have at least a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as of Friday and 51% are fully vaccinated.
After vaccination, only 0.001 percent of Minnesotans got COVID-19, April data shows
Of the 1.9 million Minnesotans who were vaccinated as of April, only about 1,900 of them got COVID-19, confirming what vaccine drug trials predicted.
Of the 1.9 million Minnesotans who were vaccinated as of April, only about 1,900 of them got COVID-19, confirming what vaccine drug trials predicted.