Coronavirus
Minnesota's COVID vaccine supply reaches 558K
Plans for rollout of COVID-19 vaccine for next priority group on hold due to new federal guidance.
Coronavirus
More than 7,000 second COVID-19 vaccine doses given in Minnesota
New website seeks to provide more real-time information to Minnesotans about the pace of vaccination.
Coronavirus
State pushes for weekend shots to boost COVID vaccine rate
With more than 150,000 doses administered, state health officials begin planning for next phase of vaccinating people 75 or older and workers in key industries.
Coronavirus
Bars, restaurants and other venues reopen today in Minnesota with restrictions
Starting Monday, bars and restaurants can reopen for in-person dining at 50% capacity with a 10 p.m. curfew. Movie theaters, bowling alleys and museums can reopen at 25%.
Coronavirus
St. Paul matriarch, 99, and family survive COVID scare
The petite 99-year-old had been in good health until early November, when she started sleeping all day and eating only a few bites.
Coronavirus
Minnesota reports first cases of coronavirus variant
The new strain was detected in specimens from five residents in the Twin Cities metro area, the Minnesota Health Department says.
Coronavirus
Slow uptake for promising new COVID-19 treatment in Minnesota
Some medical centers are reporting a surprising lack of patient interest in the outpatient antibody therapy, state health officials say.
Nation
California awaits a virus 'tsunami'
The coming days are expected to be critical in determining how bad this next surge will get and how much it will affect hospitals.
Coronavirus
Minnesota reports 2,489 new COVID-19 cases, 43 more deaths
State officials are watching for a potential increase in cases following holiday travels.
Science
Can 4 seconds of exercise make a difference?
In what is probably the definitive word on how little exercise we can get away with, a new study finds that a mere four seconds…
Science
Dad got the vaccine, but no one else did — yet
Although the new vaccines have been shown to be highly effective at preventing people from developing symptomatic cases of COVID-19, little data exists on how…
Science
Heading off the next pandemic
As vaccines roll out against COVID-19, many experts of emerging infectious diseases are already focused on preventing the next pandemic.They fear another virus will leap…
Science
How foods may affect our sleep
What we eat can fuel our sleep while poor sleep can awaken cravings for sweets.
Coronavirus
More than 100,000 Minnesotans receive first COVID-19 vaccine doses
Health officials to meet Monday to plan second wave of vaccine offerings to people 75 and older and front-line essential workers.
Coronavirus
More than 100K Minnesotans receive first COVID-19 vaccine doses
Gov. Tim Walz praised plans to release federal reserve supplies of COVID-19 vaccine to states.
Health
Depression and new dads
Fathers who struggle emotionally after the birth of a child may be experiencing postpartum depression.
Coronavirus
COVID-19 variant not found in Minnesota, but remains a concern
Mask-wearing and social distancing urged to prevent COVID-19 variant in Minnesota
Business
Hennepin Healthcare agrees to halt age-related screenings for its older medical practitioners
The exams were for "cognitive assessment and fitness for duty," said Cherie Doak, director of the EEOC's Minneapolis area office.
Coronavirus
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HealthPartners studying COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant women
Research will monitor recipients for impact on pregnancy, birth outcomes.
Coronavirus
Frustrations build over COVID-19 vaccine delays in Minn. nursing homes
A prominent lawmaker called the pace of the vaccine rollout "unconscionably slow."
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