Minnesota allowing more visits, outings for residents in long-term care facilities
The Minnesota Department of Health issued new guidance for long-term care facility residents and visitors Wednesday.
The Minnesota Department of Health issued new guidance for long-term care facility residents and visitors Wednesday.
Richfield fire, police offer home stickers to identify residents’ special needs
Richfield Police Chief Jay Henthorne says mental health calls in the city have increased by 300% in the last four to five years, but now the city is utilizing a simple new tool he hopes can help keep people safe in some of those difficult situations.
Richfield Police Chief Jay Henthorne says mental health calls in the city have increased by 300% in the last four to five years, but now the city is utilizing a simple new tool he hopes can help keep people safe in some of those difficult situations.
Chance conversation brings strangers together for kidney donation
Two strangers are now friends for life after a kidney donation brought them together.
Two strangers are now friends for life after a kidney donation brought them together.
Patients receive saline shots instead of COVID-19 vaccine doses in Sauk Centre
Some people in central Minnesota received shots of simple saline solution instead of the COVID-19 vaccine they expected.
Some people in central Minnesota received shots of simple saline solution instead of the COVID-19 vaccine they expected.
Minnesota reports 716 new COVID-19 cases, 2 more deaths Tuesday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 716 new COVID-19 cases and two more deaths Tuesday.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 716 new COVID-19 cases and two more deaths Tuesday.
Moderna begins study of COVID-19 vaccine in children under 12
Moderna said it has started a study of its COVID-19 vaccine in children under 12, including babies as young as 6 months.
Moderna said it has started a study of its COVID-19 vaccine in children under 12, including babies as young as 6 months.
Coon Rapids officers shoot, injure armed man having mental health issues
Coon Rapids police say two of their officers shot and injured an armed man who was reportedly having mental health issues Monday afternoon.
Coon Rapids police say two of their officers shot and injured an armed man who was reportedly having mental health issues Monday afternoon.
AP poll: Vaccination efforts could face hurdles as Republicans less willing to get COVID-19 shot
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that 42% of Republicans say they probably or definitely will not get the shot, compared with 17% of Democrats.
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that 42% of Republicans say they probably or definitely will not get the shot, compared with 17% of Democrats.
Italy back to lockdown over Easter weekend amid surging COVID-19 cases
Much of Italy will be locked down on Easter weekend for the second year in a row amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Much of Italy will be locked down on Easter weekend for the second year in a row amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
75% of Minnesota seniors have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The Minnesota Department of Health reported that so far, 1,260,771 people have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, while 724,692 have been fully vaccined.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported that so far, 1,260,771 people have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, while 724,692 have been fully vaccined.
Moderna begins testing 'next generation' COVID-19 vaccine with potential refrigeration storage
Moderna said Monday it has dosed the first patients in an early-stage study of its “next-generation” COVID-19 vaccine that could potentially be stored in refrigerators.
Moderna said Monday it has dosed the first patients in an early-stage study of its “next-generation” COVID-19 vaccine that could potentially be stored in refrigerators.
France, Germany latest countries to suspend AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine amid blood clotting reports
At least seven European countries have now paused AstraZeneca’s vaccine following sporadic reports of blood clots, despite a lack of evidence the shot was responsible. The European Medicines Agency is investigating.
At least seven European countries have now paused AstraZeneca’s vaccine following sporadic reports of blood clots, despite a lack of evidence the shot was responsible. The European Medicines Agency is investigating.
1 in 5 Minnesotans has received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The Minnesota Department of Health reported that so far, 1,240,140 people have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, while 707,776 have been fully vaccined.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported that so far, 1,240,140 people have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, while 707,776 have been fully vaccined.
Study: Mosquitoes could aid in treatments of life-threatening viruses, possibly COVID-19
A new study revealed that a protein found in mosquitoes could help in treatments in some life-threatening viruses like West Nile and Zika and possibly COVID-19.
A new study revealed that a protein found in mosquitoes could help in treatments in some life-threatening viruses like West Nile and Zika and possibly COVID-19.
These states have the lowest life expectancies, according to the CDC
Southern states lent the lowest life expectancies, compared to western and northeastern states
Southern states lent the lowest life expectancies, compared to western and northeastern states
Fauci: Trump should urge his followers to get vaccinated
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday he wishes former President Donald Trump would use his popularity among Republicans to persuade his followers to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday he wishes former President Donald Trump would use his popularity among Republicans to persuade his followers to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Fauci backs Biden pledge of normal Fourth of July, 3 million vaccines per day
Dr. Anthony Fauci supports President Biden’s projection that Americans can achieve some sense of normalcy by July 4, citing the increasing number of coronavirus vaccines administered each day.
Dr. Anthony Fauci supports President Biden’s projection that Americans can achieve some sense of normalcy by July 4, citing the increasing number of coronavirus vaccines administered each day.
Essential workers mark 1 year since COVID-19 declared a national emergency
Saturday, March 13 marked a milestone: one year since the declaration of a national emergency because of COVID-19.
Saturday, March 13 marked a milestone: one year since the declaration of a national emergency because of COVID-19.
Utah Medical Examiner says 39-year-old mom’s death 4 days after taking COVID vaccine is ‘temporally related’
Kassidi Kurill received her second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, Feb. 1
Kassidi Kurill received her second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, Feb. 1
Minnesota reports 1,191 new COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths Saturday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,191 new COVID-19 cases and four more deaths Saturday.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,191 new COVID-19 cases and four more deaths Saturday.