Renaissance Festival Announces Return In 2021 After Canceling During Pandemic

• May 7, 2021

COVID In MN: Nearly 60% Of State's Eligible Population Has Had At Least 1 Vaccine Dose

As the first phase of the state's timeline to end COVID-19 restrictions is set to be implemented at noon, Minnesota health officials on Friday reported 1,453 additional virus cases and 12 more deaths. Meanwhile, nearly 60% of the state's eligible population has received at least one vaccine dose.

• May 7, 2021

COVID Restrictions: Walz To End Capacity Restrictions By May 28, Mask Mandate By July 1

Gov. Tim Walz will be announcing Thursday that the state will end remaining restrictions on outdoor limits and indoor activities by May 28. It's part of his timeline to end all COVID-19 restrictions, which also includes lifting the mask mandate by July 1 or sooner.

• May 6, 2021

'It Can Only Go Up From Here': Hospitality Industry Welcomes COVID Restriction Rollbacks

Bars and restaurants welcomed the announcement from Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday to end all COVID-19 restrictions in the coming weeks and months, a new step forward for Minnesota as it moves closer to life after the pandemic.

• May 6, 2021

Largest MN Cities Face Decision Whether To End Mask Mandates When State Does

As of right now, Minneapolis, St. Paul and Mankato authorities say they're looking into the situation.

• May 6, 2021

Gov. Walz Says Politicization Around Masks 'One Of The Worst Things That's Happened To This Country' And 'It Cost Lives'

During a press conference outlining his plan to end most COVID-19 restrictions, Gov. Tim Walz spoke out about the politicization around masks and said "it cost lives."

• May 6, 2021

COVID In Minnesota: 1,661 New Cases, 13 More Deaths Reported After Gov. Walz Outlines Plan To Lift Restrictions

Shortly after Gov. Tim Walz announced Thursday his three-step timeline for lifting the remaining COVID-19 restrictions, state health officials reported 1,661 more cases of the virus and 13 more deaths.

• May 6, 2021

'Not Good Enough And Not Soon Enough': MN GOP Responds To Walz's Timeline To End COVID Restrictions

Minnesota Republicans are arguing that the dial-back is too slow for businesses to return to normal, and are pushing for Walz  to end his emergency powers.

• May 6, 2021

Allina, Nurses' Union Reach Tentative Agreement To Avert Strike

The new proposal includes a pay increase and workplace safety improvements among other changes.

• May 6, 2021

COVID In MN: Gov. Walz To Announce On Thursday His Timeline To End All Restrictions

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday will be announcing a timeline to end all COVID-19 restrictions -- and further ramping up of vaccination efforts.

• May 5, 2021

Clarifying COVID: Did Staying Home During The Pandemic Impact Our Immune Systems?

Each week we're asking experts questions about COVID-19. This week, we're looking into booster shots, side effects, and the long-term impact the virus had on our immune systems.

• May 5, 2021

MDH Receives $8.5M In Federal Funds For Vaccine Distribution

The Minnesota Department of Health is set to receive millions in federal funding to aid in distributing COVID-19 vaccines.

• May 5, 2021

COVID In Minnesota: With Restrictions Expected To Loosen Soon, More Than 2M Fully Vaccinated

The Minnesota Department of Health reports 1,267 newly confirmed positive cases and another 17 deaths due to the virus in the last 24 hours.

• May 5, 2021

What If Your Allergy Medicine Isn't Kicking In? How Can You Find Faster Relief?

Allergist Dr. John Sweet answers common questions about dealing with allergy symptoms.

• May 4, 2021

'I've Been Missing My Friends': Teen With Spina Bifida Looks Forward To Vaccine Approval For Younger Ages

Here in Minnesota, students ages 12 to 15 could get a COVID vaccine as soon as next week.

• May 4, 2021

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