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Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota is ready to vaccinate children ages 12 to 15 after the Food and Drug Administration earlier Monday granted emergency use authorization for the Pfizer shot for that age range.
Democratic Gov. Tim Walz expressed hope Monday that new guidelines over how states can spend the aid might help speed up the slow pace of negotiations over the state's next budget.
For the first time ever, a bill to legalize recreational marijuana will get a vote on the floor of the Minnesota House later this week. That bill is expected to pass with bipartisan support.
The state's rolling average positivity rate is sitting at 5.9%, which is roughly where it's been plateauing for more than a week. Anything above 5% is considered cause for increased caution.
Minnesota's hospitality industry says it lost $11 billion over the past year. Now, as the state's restrictions ease up, restaurants, hotels and resorts are looking to fill jobs -- fast.
"Special" probably isn't a strong enough word to describe this Mother's Day holiday for one Plymouth family.
More than 60% of eligible Minnesotans have received at least one COVID vaccine dose. The state crosses the milestone as the health department reports 810 new cases and seven additional deaths.
State officials announced that Minnesota's community COVID-19 vaccination sites are now accepting walk-in appointments.
As of Thursday, roughly 60% of Minnesotans have received their first vaccine dose and 47.8% have completed the series.
Minnesota hasn't offered a state-backed incentive programs, but Gov. Tim Walz during a Friday interview on WCCO Radio endorsed the idea.
The two-day event, which usually happens in early July, will now be postponed until Sept. 10-11.
A unique grief network is helping young adults who've lost a loved one to COVID-19 find hope.
Gov. Tim Walz announced the easing of restrictions Thursday. The state will end remaining restrictions on outdoor limits and indoor activities by May 28 and lift the mask mandate by July 1.
Officials do not think that undercounted snowbirds will have a significant impact on when restrictions can ultimately be dropped.
