Gov. Tim Walz Welcomes Biden Administration Move To Release More Vaccines
Walz told reporters Friday that he doesn't condemn federal officials but acknowledged they set high expectations.
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Walz told reporters Friday that he doesn't condemn federal officials but acknowledged they set high expectations.
As COVID restrictions are loosened across the state, entertainment venues are among those getting ready to reopen.
The plan will be for students in second grade and younger to return to classrooms Feb. 8, to be followed by students in third, fourth and fifth grade to return two weeks later -- on Feb. 22.
Minnesota health officials have reported another 2,387 cases of COVID-19 and 48 deaths. Over 100,000 vaccine doses have been administered so far.
A Lakeville bar which has reopened multiple times, defying COVID-19 restrictions, was found to be in contempt of court on Thursday afternoon.
A 58-year-old civil engineer technician, Skogen designed sewer lines and parking lots. He had a passion for golf, travel, friends and family.
On Thursday, Augsburg University staff voted to unionize, becoming the first unionized professional staff of a private university in the state.
In all, 5,461 have died in Minnesota as a result of COVID since the start of the pandemic.
Wednesday's announcement to reopen restaurants on Monday comes as great relief to business owners in Minnesota, but they are scrambling once again.
Gov. Tim Walz announced Wednesday that he's relaxing COVID-19 restrictions for Minnesota bars and restaurants, which have been closed to indoor dining for the last six weeks.
UnitedHealth will pay $25.75 in cash for each share of Change Healthcare in a deal the companies expect to close in the second half of the year.
As the restaurant industry reacts to the expected relaxation of indoor dining restrictions, Minnesota health officials on Wednesday reported 2,346 more virus cases and 67 more deaths. Meanwhile, 81,167 vaccine doses have been administered in the state.
This year's Dry January challenge comes as alcohol use has surged during the pandemic. People are feeling more stressed and many are having a drink to mark the end of the workday at home.
Two more Minnesota restaurants are facing punishment for serving customers indoors.
