Lawmakers want 'invasive' questions removed from Minnesota's vaccine connector
A group of lawmakers has sent a letter to Governor Walz calling for certain questions, which they believe are "invasive," to be removed from the tool the state uses to alert Minnesotans when they are able to get COVID-19 vaccine shots.
Walz calls Johnson & Johnson vaccine approval a 'gamechanger,' shipments could come this week
Minnesota's COVID-19 vaccination effort just got a boost on Saturday as the FDA approved Johnson & Johnson's vaccine for emergency use.
When will get I my COVID-19 vaccine? Updated Minnesota timeline
Gov. Tim Walz said Thursday he will put Minnesotans with certain medical conditions, food processing workers and some "targeted essential workers" next in line for a COVID-19 vaccine in April.
How many Minnesotans are eligible in each COVID-19 vaccine phase?
The Minnesota Department of Health released estimates for how many people belong to each of the COVID-19 vaccination eligibility groups.
School Bus Driver Appreciation Day extended to a week after tough year
School Bus Driver Appreciation is usually a single-day event, but as thousands of drivers went above and beyond the call of duty in the last year, Gov. Tim Walz proclaimed a week of appreciation for them this year.
Walz to announce next vaccine phase Thursday; 70% of seniors will get shots before eligibility expands
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will wait until 70 percent of senior citizens get the COVID-19 vaccine before expanding eligibility to other groups, a mark the governor expects to hit by the end of March.
Next vaccine priority group will be announced within days, Gov. Walz says
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he will announce within days the next priority groups to get the COVID-19 vaccine, without waiting until senior citizens are fully vaccinated.
Walz to discuss how Minnesota plans to vaccinate low-income, minority groups
Gov. Tim Walz will provide an update Tuesday on Minnesota’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts, including how his administration plans to vaccinate low-income and minority groups.
Walz expects all Minnesota schools to offer some form of in-person learning by March 8
Gov. Tim Walz says all Minnesota schools should bring students back to the classroom at least part-time by March 8, pointing to low coronavirus infection numbers as justification for the move.
Restaurants have hope for future as COVID-19 restrictions ease in Minnesota
Starting Saturday, some COVID-19 restrictions were eased at restaurants, bars, indoor entertainment venues, private events, and gyms in Minnesota.
Gov. Walz relaxes rules for fuel truck drivers as Minnesota faces low supply during cold
As Minnesota enters its second week of extremely cold weather, Governor Walz is dropping some requirements for truckers hauling propane and other fuels.
Walz: No lifting of business restrictions imminent, despite improving COVID numbers
Gov. Tim Walz is giving no indication that he'll move to lift Minnesota's coronavirus-related business restrictions soon, even as virus metrics plummet to their lowest levels in months.
Walz orders flags at half-staff to honor victims of Buffalo clinic shooting
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is ordering flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the victims of the shooting at the Allina Health clinic in Buffalo, Minnesota.
Walz, local leaders respond to 'tragic' shooting at Allina Health clinic in Buffalo, Minnesota
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says police officers in Buffalo may have prevented the loss of some life after the shooting at an Allina Health clinic in Buffalo.
Minnesota expands access to COVID-19 vaccinations at pharmacies
More Minnesotans will have access to COVID-19 vaccinations at pharmacies across the state this week, Gov. Tim Walz’s office announced Monday.