Local
COVID-19 surge forcing St. Cloud Hospital to expand ICU, delay other care
"Our hospital is full because of unvaccinated COVID-related patients."
Local
Andover family raises $1M for childhood cancer research in son's memory
Dylan Witschen Foundation hosts St. Jude Walk/Run on Saturday.
East Metro
Contaminated drinking water found in Andover, Gem Lake
State officials are investigating the sources and scope of the leaks.
Nation
Experts warn of 'potentially severe flu season' and urge getting flu shot
While pandemic measures appeared to keep the flu at bay last year, this year experts are concerned.
Business
Minnesota child-care providers to receive $300 million in grants
The program will help improve child-care worker salaries.
Nation
Moderna vs. Pfizer: Both knockouts, but one seems to have the edge
In a half-dozen studies published over the past few weeks, Moderna's vaccine appeared to be more protective over the long term than the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
Local
Vaccinated make up few severe COVID hospitalizations in Minnesota
Data from Allina and Sanford show a relatively small percentage of vaccinated COVID-19 patients need ventilators or intensive care.
Local
COVID-19 outbreak at Edison High School prompts online learning for at least two weeks
A "significant" number of students have to quarantine.
Local
Viral spread in latest Minnesota COVID wave more of mystery
Minnesota's contact tracing has plummeted, with 80% of infections identified in August coming from unknown sources.
Local
Minnesota surpasses 8,000 COVID-19 deaths as hospitals fill
Hospitalizations set a 2021 record with 791 COVID-19 patients. Of the state's 1,206 intensive care beds, 95% are occupied. About 92% of non-ICU beds are full.
Variety
Local
Poll: Minnesotans divided on COVID-19 pandemic response
Opposition to mask and vaccine mandates largely falls along political and geographic lines and comes despite 80% of the 800 registered voters in the poll saying they've received at least first doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
Nation
COVID hospital bills arrive as insurers restore patient costs
Most U.S. insurers have reinstated co-pays and deductibles for COVID patients, in many cases even before vaccines became widely available.
Variety
Is it time to stop drinking? More Minnesotans are asking themselves that question
With dry bars, recovery workouts and a thriving support community, Minnesotans are taking a new approach to sobriety.
Variety
Local
More than 400 coronavirus infections linked to pre-K-12 schools in Minnesota
More COVID-19 impact on schools is expected as cases "really shot up this week," state epidemiologist said.
Politics
Walz defends state's new immunization record app
A Republican critic called the new app "significant" government overreach.
Politics
Biden announces Indo-Pacific alliance with UK, Australia
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that the United States is forming a new Indo-Pacific security alliance with Britain and Australia that will allow for greater sharing of defense capabilities — including helping equip Australia with nuclear-powered submarines. It's a move that could deepen a growing chasm in U.S.-China relations.
Local
Whistleblower accuses Minnesota nursing home of violating COVID-19 health regulations
A former administrator at St. Therese of New Hope alleges she was fired for speaking out about the violations.
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