First Responders Argue They Should Be Among First Minnesotans To Get COVID Vaccine

We have a better idea of who will get the COVID-19 vaccines first in Minnesota, and who will be second in line.

MACV Hotel Program Gives Homeless Vets, And Families, A Transitional Roof Over Their Heads

Eric B. Williams is a single parent, and one of many veterans who turned to MACV at one of the darkest times in his life.

2 Minnesota County Attorneys End ‘Grossly Unfair’ Bail Policy For Non-Violent Offenders

It means bail money will no longer be needed for many crimes in Hennepin and Washington counties.

‘A Light, Positive Season’: The Scandinavian Approach To Winter

Mental health experts warn winter dread could have a “double whammy” effect.

COVID In Minnesota: MDH Says Thanksgiving-Related Deaths To Appear Within Weeks

Commissioner Jan Malcolm believes it will likely be only another couple of weeks before the state reaches 400,000 cases.

COVID In Minnesota: Mayo Clinic’s ICU Recovery Program Tracking Survivors’ Recovery

Health care teams are tracking the patients who have survived the virus after their time in the hospital.

Gov. Walz Addresses False Reports That He Spent Thanksgiving Weekend In Florida, Has $400M Net Worth

After a long weekend in which Gov. Tim Walz begged Minnesotans not to travel, some may have been surprised by some online reports.

Belle Plaine Man Dies After Boat Capsizes During Duck Hunt

The Le Sueur County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to the lake at about 9:45 a.m. Saturday.

COVID In Minnesota: Rush City Inmate, 57, Dies After Testing Positive

Officials with the Minnesota Department of Corrections say the man died Saturday at St. Joseph’s Hospital in St. Paul.

Albert Lea Standoff: 21-Year-Old In Custody After Police Officer, 2 Others Shot

Officers were first called to the Shady Oaks apartment complex on the 800 block of 4th Avenue South at about 2:18 a.m. Sunday.

On Thanksgiving, Gov. Walz Issues Special Thank You To Hospital Workers

The governor tweeted Thursday afternoon saying he was grateful for the sacrifices Minnesotans are making on the holiday.

‘I’m OK With It’: Some Continue To Travel Ahead Of Thanksgiving Holiday

Around 1 million travelers packed planes every day over the weekend, as public health officials are urging people to stay home.

COVID Dial Back Has Minnesotans Flocking To Wisconsin Bars And Restaurants

Joe and Jill Bonfe of Woodbury wanted to celebrate his birthday.

COVID In Minnesota: Hospitalizations At Record High As 38 More Deaths Are Reported

A record 1,800 Minnesotans are currently hospitalized with the virus.

Mayo Clinic: New Research Confirms That Masks Do Help During COVID-19 Pandemic

On Tuesday, the Mayo Clinic said it is releasing the new, unpublished data on masking efficacy.

Life Time Fitness Files For Data Evidence On COVID Spread, Arguing They’re Not Super-Spreaders

One of the largest gyms in the country, based right here in Minnesota, argues gyms are not super spreaders.

Woman, 19, Dies After Car Crashes Into Trees In Southern Minnesota

The Le Sueur County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened around 3 p.m. Saturday on County Road 23 in Kasota Township.

COVID In Minnesota: Nurses Fear ‘Doomsday Scenario’ To Come

The people in charge of some of Minnesota’s hospitals are begging families to cooperate with the new rules to fight COVID-19.

COVID In Minnesota: 25 Staffed FEMA Ambulances Arrive In State To Help Overrun Hospitals

The plan is to have them in the state for at least two weeks, but that may be extended.

Sen. Klobuchar Calls For Federal Help To Prepare For COVID Vaccine Distribution

Drugmaker Pfizer is requesting emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine on Friday.

COVID Restrictions (MN): Hospitality Groups Urge Gov. Walz For Emergency Relief

The groups say that the hospitality industry was dealt a “devastating blow” when the new restrictions were announced Wednesday.

Bars Worry About Take-Out Only, Some Youth Sport Coaches Want To Be Excluded From New COVID Restrictions

Black Hart Bar in St. Paul’s Midway neighborhood is preparing for takeout-only for wine, four and six packs of beer, and bar food.

COVID In Minnesota: How Did State Leaders Decide On What To Restrict?

Gov. Tim Walz laid out his four-week plan on Wednesday evening.

COVID In Minnesota: Healthcare Workers Stand Behind Gov. Walz’s New Restrictions

One of the reasons behind Minnesota’s new COVID-19 restrictions is the status of Minnesota hospitals.

Unemployment Rate Dropped To 4.6% In October As Minnesotans Leave The Workforce

October marked the second consecutive month with a declining labor force participation rate.

COVID-19 Therapy Drug That Decreases Need For Hospitalizations, Emergency Visits Now Available In Minn.

On Tuesday, state health officials announced that the new drug, bamlanivimab, will be used for treating mild to moderate COVID-19 cases.

900 Mayo Clinic Staff In MN And WI Test Positive For COVID In Two Weeks

According to Dr. Amy Williams, Executive Dean for Practice at Mayo, 93% of the cases are due to community spread.

Allina Health Says No Visitors Allowed As Pandemic Worsens In Minnesota

According to Allina Health, the status for visitor guidelines has been updated to red, which means no visitors allowed.

New Mayo Clinic Voice Test Could Detect COVID

The fight against COVID-19 has doctors listening closely.

MDH Commissioner Wants To ‘See Sports On Pause’ As Minnesota COVID Cases Skyrocket

Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcom announced Monday that the number of cases linked to sports is growing.

Dr. Osterholm Partners With Minnesota Organization To Help Families Of Frontline Workers Felled By Virus

The initiative aims to give each of these families at least $10,000.

Charges Filed Against Convicted Felon, Roberto Williams, In 5-Year-Old’s Apparent Accidental Shooting Death In St. Cloud

Roberto Antwan Williams faces two felony counts of unlawful possession of a firearm and one gross misdemeanor count of negligent storage.

Sen. Jerry Relph Becomes 4th Minn. GOP Lawmaker To Test Positive For COVID

Minnesota Democrats are now calling for Gazelka to resign from his leadership post.

As COVID Runs Rampant In West-Central Minn., 2 GOP Lawmakers Plead For Face Mask Use

Officials are particularly worried about growing case numbers in the west-central part of the state.

5-Year-Old-Boy Dead After Apparent Accidental Shooting In St. Cloud

It happened just after 3 p.m. Friday on the 800 block of 10th Avenue North.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar Calls On CDC To Address Minnesota Flu Vaccine Shortage

She says some communities don’t have enough doses of the flu vaccine, especially in rural areas.

11 More Free COVID Testing Sites Opening Next Week; Mail-In Test Program Now Statewide

On Thursday, the Minnesota Department of Health announced where 11 more free “no barrier” testing sites will open next week.

Minnesota State Sen. David Senjem Tests Positive For COVID

Senjem, 77, represents the 25th District in southeastern Minnesota, encompassing parts of Dodge and Olmsted counties.

MDH: Minnesota’s COVID Contact Tracer Backlog Averaging 5,000 Cases Per Day

Officials say it’s ramping up its staffing to help.

How Can Minnesota Pull Off Mass-Testing By Thanksgiving?

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