High Schools
Masking up for games: Prep athletes making the adjustment
High school athletes and coaches, grateful to be on the verge of playing games again, are finding ways to cope with their new reality for the delayed winter sports season.
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Fauci: U.S. could soon give a million vaccinations a day
The U.S. could soon be giving at least a million COVID-19 vaccinations a day despite the sluggish start, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday, even as he warned of a dangerous next few week as the coronavirus surges.
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Biden gets vaccine, says 'nothing to worry about'
President-elect Joe Biden on Monday received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on live television as part of a growing effort to convince the American public the inoculations are safe.
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General sorry for 'miscommunication' over vaccine
The Army general in charge of getting COVID-19 vaccines across the United States apologized on Saturday for "miscommunication" with states over the number of doses to be delivered in the early stages of distribution.
Nation
Allergist: Vaccine reaction risk is extremely low
As COVID-19 vaccinations roll out to more and more people, health authorities are keeping close watch for any unexpected side effects.
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First doses of COVID-19 vaccine arrive in Minnesota
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz welcomed the first delivery of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines into the Minneapolis VA Hospital Monday morning.
N.Y. hospital rehearses for COVID-19 vaccine arrival
Vivian Leonard, director of pharmacy at Mount Sinai Health System in New York did a training session with pharmacists in their facility.
Coronavirus
Trump takes vaccine victory lap
Trump declared that the expected approvals are coming before most people thought possible.
Coronavirus
Answers and advice for coping with COVID-19
The Star Tribune takes on your questions about the pandemic in Minnesota.
Coronavirus
San Francisco area counties set virus closure rule
The changes will take effect Sunday and last through Jan. 4.
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California sets stay home order amid virus surge
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says most of the state will likely be under a new stay-at-home order within a day or two.
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Pence touts plans for quick vaccine distribution
The vice president was in Memphis Thursday to discuss Operation Warp Speed progress and relay details of the federal government's plan to team with FedEx to distribute vaccines as soon as they become available.
Coronavirus
Bishop calls Supreme Court ruling a good decision
The longtime head of the Roman Catholic Church in Brooklyn, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, offered his praise.
Coronavirus
Virus keeps Black Friday crowds thin across U.S.
The raging coronavirus pandemic kept crowds thin at malls and stores across the country on Black Friday.
Coronavirus
Demand for real Christmas trees up during pandemic
The real Christmas tree industry, which has been battling an increased interest in artificial trees, is overjoyed to see that more Americans appear to be flocking to fresh-cut evergreens this season.
Coronavirus
Biden makes unity appeal in Thanksgiving-eve address
He asked Americans to "steel our spines" for a fight against the coronavirus that he predicted would continue for months.
Coronavirus
Light lines greet holiday week travelers
Holiday travel, amid a global pandemic, saw light lines, inexpensive flights and spacious seating on planes for some travelers.
Coronavirus
When COVID disrupts prep football, you never know who, or if, you're going to play
Adjusting game plans to a new opponent, often at the last minute, adds stress to an already-difficult season, metro area players said. But they still treasure just being able to play.
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