Local
As Minnesota vaccine eligibility expands, so do challenges to find dose
Expansion lengthens the line of vaccine recipients by an estimated 900,000 people, but doesn't increase the vaccine supply.
Local
Pandemic contributed to record number of opioid deaths
Health officials and street outreach workers across Minnesota said that the pandemic pushed residents struggling with addiction deeper into isolation. At the same time, resources were redirected to tackle the spreading virus.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says 'normalcy is on the horizon' in State of the State address
The first-term governor warned Minnesotans to get vaccinated and stay vigilant as cases start to rise again, spurred in part by more infectious variants of the virus
Local
Minnesota farms, food industry face another pandemic growing season
Last year the COVID-19 pandemic triggered major disruptions in the state's $112 billion industry. Meatpacking plant closures and declines in sales to restaurants forced some livestock to be euthanized.
Local
COVID-19 pandemic fuels telehealth expansion
Emergency changes in telehealth rules likely to outlast pandemic.
Local
Minnesota tops 1,700 new COVID-19 cases for third consecutive day
More than 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered this month.
Business
How Minnesota confirmed the nation's first Brazilian COVID-19 variant case
Minnesota researchers' surprise discovery highlights importance of whole genome sequencing.
Local
Competition heats up as more Minnesotans hunt for shots
Another 900,000 Minnesotans were added to the pool of state residents vying to secure a shot of virus protection, adding to the scramble for appointments.
Local
Walz: Rural providers, Minnesota's progress influenced move to expand vaccine eligibility
Everyone 16 and older will be eligible for shots starting Tuesday. Some providers will immediately take appointments for newly eligible recipients, while others will focus on the higher-risk population.
Variety
The pandemic has us doubting our friendships
Spending so much time isolated makes us question ourselves.
Local
Minnesota's COVID testing positivity rate climbs near 5% threshold
Signs of an uptick of pandemic activity continue in Minnesota, where the positivity rate of diagnostic testing increased to 4.7%
Local
All Minnesotans 16 and up to be eligible for vaccine on Tuesday
Gov. Tim Walz will make the announcement on Friday. Vaccinators will be asked to prioritize shots to those with high COVID-19 risk.
Science
First COVID, then 'I'm losing my mind'
Doctors are increasingly reporting psychotic symptoms emerging weeks after coronavirus infection in some people with no previous mental illness.
Local
Younger Minnesotans lead COVID-19 case growth
New infections have jumped 9% this month in 10- to 14-year-olds. Officials reported 1,857 new COVID-19 cases and 16 deaths.
Local
VA outreach puts Minnesota veterans on vaccine fast track
Nearly 40% of the patient population of the Minneapolis and St. Cloud VA health systems has received a first dose of the coronavirus vaccine — a rate that has far outpaced the rest of the state.
East Metro
Woodbury 4-year-old begins long recovery after rare spinal injury
Navon Lee's family is holding out hope he will walk again after he woke up Christmas Eve morning paralyzed.
Nation
Minnesota hopeful on Biden vaccine goal
Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm made the comment in a public briefing led by U.S. Sen. Tina Smith and Rep. Dean Phillips.
Local
Tiny minority of vaccinated Minnesotans test positive for COVID-19
Doctors report less-severe illness when it does occur in patients following vaccination.
World
Honduras company says seized vaccine was for employees
A Honduran company said Tuesday that it had no intention of illegally bringing several thousand COVID-19 doses into the country when Mexican customs officials found them on a private plane last week.
Local
Minnesota's front-line workers wait turn for COVID vaccine
Getting a place in line is no guarantee that vaccination is imminent, with thousands risking infection as they wait.
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