‘We wanted the shoes to symbolize a life’: 164 pairs of clogs laid on Capitol lawn for nurses lost to COVID-19
During an event on Tuesday, registered nurses gathered at the Capitol to honor the lives of their colleagues by reading off 164 names.
During an event on Tuesday, registered nurses gathered at the Capitol to honor the lives of their colleagues by reading off 164 names.
Gov. Walz: Minnesota's long-term care facilities making progress, but 'still more work to do'
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced Tuesday that the state has made progress in its COVID-19 response plan for long-term living facilities but said there's "still more work to do."
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced Tuesday that the state has made progress in its COVID-19 response plan for long-term living facilities but said there's "still more work to do."
Brooklyn Center woman dies after giving birth on ventilator, battling COVID-19
Update (Monday, July 20): Aurora died in the hospital on Sunday, July 19, according to the family's GoFundMe page.
Update (Monday, July 20): Aurora died in the hospital on Sunday, July 19, according to the family's GoFundMe page.
St. Paul nursing home workers hold 24-hour strike demanding better pay, more PPE
More than 85 Cerenity Humboldt Care Center workers began a 24-hour strike Monday morning.
More than 85 Cerenity Humboldt Care Center workers began a 24-hour strike Monday morning.
Minnesota Hospital Association asks Walz to order statewide mask mandate: 'We have a narrow window of time'
The Minnesota Hospital Association sent a letter to Gov. Tim Walz Thursday asking him to mandate mask wearing statewide to slow the spread of COVID-19 and avoid the surge in cases and hospitalizations that is hitting other states.
The Minnesota Hospital Association sent a letter to Gov. Tim Walz Thursday asking him to mandate mask wearing statewide to slow the spread of COVID-19 and avoid the surge in cases and hospitalizations that is hitting other states.
Judge rules women can get abortion pill without doctor visits
A federal judge agreed Monday to suspend a rule that requires women during the COVID-19 pandemic to visit a hospital, clinic or medical office to obtain an abortion pill.
A federal judge agreed Monday to suspend a rule that requires women during the COVID-19 pandemic to visit a hospital, clinic or medical office to obtain an abortion pill.
COVID-19 could further change how our health care system works
In the few months since the pandemic began, virtual doctor's visits have become a necessity as we try to slow the spread of COVID-19.
In the few months since the pandemic began, virtual doctor's visits have become a necessity as we try to slow the spread of COVID-19.
East Lake Clinic damaged in Minneapolis riots sets up pop-up clinic on bus
The East Lake Clinic in south Minneapolis remains boarded up due to damage from the riots, but the people who work there are not gone and the patients are definitely not forgotten.
The East Lake Clinic in south Minneapolis remains boarded up due to damage from the riots, but the people who work there are not gone and the patients are definitely not forgotten.
'We have not seen the worst of it,' COVID-19 experts tell Minnesota lawmakers
One of the country’s leading experts on COVID-19 told state lawmakers Wednesday that the worst is yet to come.
One of the country’s leading experts on COVID-19 told state lawmakers Wednesday that the worst is yet to come.
Minnesota State Senator known for questioning COVID-19 death count says he's being investigated by the state
A Minnesota State Senator and doctor known for disputing government-reported fatality data related to COVID-19 says he is being investigated by the Minnesota State Board of Medical Practice in Minnesota.
A Minnesota State Senator and doctor known for disputing government-reported fatality data related to COVID-19 says he is being investigated by the Minnesota State Board of Medical Practice in Minnesota.
Wisconsin sets new daily high for positive COVID-19 tests with 738 new confirmed cases but no new deaths
Wisconsin has set a new daily high for new positive COVID-19 tests, state officials report.
Wisconsin has set a new daily high for new positive COVID-19 tests, state officials report.
As Minnesota continues to relax COVID restrictions, seniors get chance to visit face-to-face with loved ones
Our senior population has been limited to virtual and window visits for months due to the coronavirus pandemic that has wreaked havoc at nursing homes.
Our senior population has been limited to virtual and window visits for months due to the coronavirus pandemic that has wreaked havoc at nursing homes.
'The law is in effect:' Walz rips drug makers for suing over Minnesota's insulin law
Gov. Tim Walz and insulin advocates blasted drug makers who are suing to strike down Minnesota's new insulin accessibility law just as it takes effect.
Gov. Tim Walz and insulin advocates blasted drug makers who are suing to strike down Minnesota's new insulin accessibility law just as it takes effect.
Target raising minimum wage to $15 an hour starting July 5, offer one-time $200 bonus to front-line workers
Target is permanently increasing its minimum wage to $15 an hour beginning July 5.
Target is permanently increasing its minimum wage to $15 an hour beginning July 5.
Public health workers fighting coronavirus face growing threats
In the battle against COVID-19, public health workers spread across states, cities and small towns make up an invisible army on the front lines. But that army, which has suffered neglect for decades, is under assault when it’s needed most.
In the battle against COVID-19, public health workers spread across states, cities and small towns make up an invisible army on the front lines. But that army, which has suffered neglect for decades, is under assault when it’s needed most.
Becker wrestler who collapsed during state tournament gets treatment for heart condition
On Feb. 29 Becker High School junior Brayden Weber collapsed on the mat at the Minnesota State High School wrestling tournament. Three months later he was diagnosed and treated for a heart condition doctors say doesn’t typically show up in screenings.
On Feb. 29 Becker High School junior Brayden Weber collapsed on the mat at the Minnesota State High School wrestling tournament. Three months later he was diagnosed and treated for a heart condition doctors say doesn’t typically show up in screenings.
Walk-up, drive-up COVID-19 testing for George Floyd protesters: Times and locations
The Minnesota Department of Health says anyone who participated in a protest, vigil or other neighborhood event over the last few weeks should get tested for COVID-19, whether they are showing symptoms or not.
The Minnesota Department of Health says anyone who participated in a protest, vigil or other neighborhood event over the last few weeks should get tested for COVID-19, whether they are showing symptoms or not.
Hydroxychloroquine has no benefit over placebo in preventing COVID-19, University of Minnesota trial finds
A trial conducted by researchers at the University of Minnesota found the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine has no benefit over a placebo in preventing COVID-19.
A trial conducted by researchers at the University of Minnesota found the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine has no benefit over a placebo in preventing COVID-19.
Deadline approaching for laid-off workers to get health insurance
Taxpayer-subsidized health insurance is available for a modest cost — sometimes even free — across the country, but few people seem to know how to find it.
Taxpayer-subsidized health insurance is available for a modest cost — sometimes even free — across the country, but few people seem to know how to find it.
Health care hero who died of COVID-19 ‘sacrificed everything for anybody he could help’
A manager of several Twin Cities metro area assisted living facilities is being remembered after he died from COVID-19 earlier this month after weeks on the front line of the pandemic.
A manager of several Twin Cities metro area assisted living facilities is being remembered after he died from COVID-19 earlier this month after weeks on the front line of the pandemic.