Local
New hybrid degree at Concordia University in St. Paul gets nursing students to frontline job faster
Students to graduate quicker in hybrid program.
Local
40 COVID-19 deaths reported in Minnesota
Two people younger than 30 included in daily report of COVID-19 deaths, which remain far more common in senior citizens.
Local
COVID-19 hospitalizations rise to 847 in Minnesota
Hospitals report slow growth in COVID-19 patients with breakthrough infections, but the unvaccinated suffer more severe illness.
Local
New center for monoclonal antibody COVID-19 treatment opens in St. Paul
Pandemic patients in the metro have been traveling hours for the treatment due to a shortage in the Twin Cities.
Business
Theft lays bare struggle with diaper need
A police bulletin on a man who walked out of a store with a cart of stolen diapers drew attention to families struggling to afford diapers — or in some cases even find them in stock at stores.
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Schools face challenges in teaching students in quarantine
Policies and distance-learning options vary widely by district as students cycle in and out of classrooms.
Local
Faith in COVID-19 vaccinations remains despite breakthrough infections
Of more than 3 million fully vaccinated Minnesotans, fewer than 1% have experienced a breakthrough COVID-19 infection. Hospitalizations and deaths among the vaccinated are even less frequent.
Nation
Is the coronavirus getting better at airborne transmission?
New study findings underscore the importance of masks for vaccinated people.
Local
St. Cloud-area arts groups implement vaccine policy for patrons
Three organizations in St. Cloud area to require proof of vaccine or negative test.
Nation
Broadway's 'Aladdin' goes dark for days as it battles virus
The Broadway hit "Aladdin" is trying to keep COVID-19 contained.
Local
University of Minnesota testing DIY coating out of seeds to improve masks
Antiviral properties of common tree extract are being studied as method to improve filtration of masks against the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
Local
U of Minnesota research backs vaccines after COVID-19 cases
New University of Minnesota research is contesting a key argument against COVID-19 vaccination — that people with prior coronavirus infections don't need further immunization to protect themselves.
Local
Nonfatal drug overdoses up 18% in Minnesota
The increases come as drug overdose deaths in Minnesota reached record levels.
Local
Local
Record COVID-19 cases reported in Minnesota pre-K-12 schools
State seeing more than 50 COVID-19 pediatric hospital admissions per week right now, federal hospital data shows.
Business
Lawsuit targets University of Minnesota vaccine mandate
UMD student's suit claims Gabel acted unlawfully.
Local
Local
Smoke shop sues Prior Lake over law banning flavored vaping products
Prior Lake Tobacco and Vape says the ban is unconstitutional.
Local
Twin Cities patients must travel for promising COVID treatment
Health systems in the metro have provided less than 10% of all doses administered statewide.
Local
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Minnesota reach 800
Updated CDC forecast of COVID-19 activity in Minnesota predicts no change in infection numbers driving fourth pandemic wave.
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