Business
More than 180 Minn. health care workers sue over vaccine mandate
The federal lawsuit alleges the mandate violates religious freedoms and state and federal laws.
Business
Cherokee Nation reaches $75M settlement with drug companies
The Cherokee Nation and three opioid distributors reached a $75 million settlement to resolve opioid-related claims against the companies, the tribe and the companies announced Tuesday.
Local
Minnesota passes 700K virus infections as more young get ill
Total number of infections is unknown because people with mild or asymptomatic COVID-19 never sought testing.
Health
Are you suffering from decision fatigue? How to make making up your mind easier
The more decisions you have to make, the more stress, which can lead to bad decisions. Here's how to avoid that.
Business
Japan to lift all coronavirus emergency steps nationwide
Japan's government announced Tuesday that the coronavirus state of emergency will end this week to help rejuvenate the economy as infections slow.
World
Cuba launches commercial exports of COVID-19 vaccines
Cuba has begun commercial exports of its homegrown COVID-19 vaccines, sending shipments of the three-dose Abdala vaccine to Vietnam and Venezuela.
Yemen, beset by war, facing COVID surge
The country already faced many health challenges before the coronavirus emerged, and the pandemic has only exacerbated the situation.
Local
George Floyd Square COVID-19 vaccine drives target misinformation, mistrust
Community groups hope to remediate low vaccination rates in the historically Black community at 38th and Chicago.
Local
Young and younger: State's latest COVID-19 hospitalizations
Non-elderly, unvaccinated filling hospital beds as the median age shifts lower.
Local
Relieved Minnesota seniors rushing to get booster shots
"We want to do everything we can do to not pass it on to the grandchildren."
Local
1M Minnesotans eligible for Pfizer COVID vaccine booster shot
Minnesotans might get shots quicker at pharmacies than at large health care systems, state health officials said, adding that Pfizer vaccine supply is sufficient to meet demand.
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.
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