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Americans trying to get new COVID vaccine hit insurance snags, face bills
Insurers are supposed to pay for the updated coronavirus vaccine after the federal government stopped buying them. But some consumers are being turned away.
Walz gets flu shot, promotes use of new COVID-19 booster
The governor said he believes the latest coronavirus vaccine will arrive this week in clinics and pharmacies across the state.
Minnesota promotes tests, boosters to keep COVID levels from rising
Sampling shows less of the strain on which latest vaccines are based, but health officials believe the shots will still offer strong protection.
What Minnesotans should know about the new COVID-19 vaccine
The updated shots could be available within days.
Americans can now get an updated COVID-19 vaccine
Most Americans should get an updated COVID-19 vaccine, health officials said Tuesday.
This latest COVID variant could be the best yet at evading immunity
BA.2.86 is the most mutated version of coronavirus since omicron, raising fears about reinfection. But it's unclear whether it's transmissible enough to surge.
Defense Dept. to buy Edina firm's drug for radiation exposure that could also treat long COVID
Humanetics received a $20 million Department of Defense contract to develop the drug to prevent long-term damage from radiation.
Mayo: Vaccines offer benefit against severe long COVID symptoms
Protective benefit reported as COVID-19 levels remain low in Minnesota but tick back up to spring levels.
What to know about new COVID booster, RSV vaccines, flu shots this fall
New vaccines can stop a "tripledemic" of COVID, RSV and influenza. Here's what to know about who should get them and how.
Can Minnesota's nonprofits rebound from the pandemic? Here's what they're facing now
The state's nonprofit sector has nearly 3% fewer employees than it had in 2019, a bigger decline than the state's overall workforce.
COVID-19 bump followed July 4th holiday in Minnesota
Intensive care COVID-19 cases rebound after reaching a low of one this summer, but remain low overall.
What to know about EG.5, the most prevalent COVID subvariant in the U.S.
Twitter users and some media outlets have unofficially nicknamed the subvariant "Eris."
Amid signs of a COVID uptick, researchers brace for 'new normal'
Infections have been trending upward for about four weeks, but the virus is unlikely to cause the harm this winter that was seen in previous seasons.
Some long COVID patients have brain struggles for at least two years
A study shows that people who reported long COVID symptoms for at least 12 weeks after an infection performed poorly in memory, reasoning and motor control tests.
The pandemic's long shadow over the mental health of Minnesotans — especially youth
Heightened demand for mental health treatment is amplifying long-standing questions about whether Minnesota has enough providers — particularly for children and teens.
After three years of cautioning Minnesotans, Osterholm got long COVID
The White House adviser is optimistic about new boosters — but still sleeps with one eye open.
Minnesota COVID-19 deaths reach lowest count since start of pandemic
Epidemiologists keep watch for any uptick in pandemic activity following the July 4th holiday.
Did you get COVID but never feel sick? A study hints at why
A new study suggests people with a specific version of a gene were far more likely to experience an asymptomatic infection than those without.
Local
Here's what's at stake in the Minneapolis City Council elections
Roseville police find three dead, one injured from knife, gunshot wounds
North Loop group opposes latest route for Blue Line LRT extension
In a rocky corner of Minnesota, botanists race to save imperiled cactus
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Sports
After 'completely unacceptable' 4th quarter, Gophers fall in OT at Northwestern
When the hate hits, Vikings players make their decision
Gray turns in another great performance but Twins lose 1-0 to Angels
Neal: The Twins manager managing twins needs some sleep
Business
Gamified fitness: Minnesotans use health tech to bring personal challenge to friends
Hackers exploited flaw in Eden Prairie firm's software in record year for ransomware attacks
Ramstad: Delta's change to SkyMiles fixes a business problem and hurts a lot of us
Make sure you are spending enough in retirement
Opinion
Health task force should tackle a key question: the future of U-Fairview partnership
Why is a northern Iowa farm town named for an Arab freedom fighter?
Editorial cartoon: On strike
Readers Write: Library books, hate speech, abortion, health care workers
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Yuen: Should homework for schoolkids be a thing of the past?
Changes to Delta's SkyMiles all but eliminate status-seeking for regular travelers
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Anderson: With the Canadian border open again, anglers look north
Ontario resort owners at the Northwest Sportshow say bookings are rising, now that COVID-19 border-crossing restrictions have been lifted.
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Souhan: Twins' anti-vaxxers putting team in bind
Their stance is illogical and damaging to the team's likability — and playoff chances. These players are betraying their organization.
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Anderson: For vaccinated anglers, Canada opens up, no testing required
Canadian resort owners and outfitters hope anglers respond in droves, but Americans' reluctance to get shots might limit numbers.
Politics
Speaker McCarthy is giving hard-right Republicans what they want. But it never seems to be enough.
'We got this wrong': Walz takes responsibility for cannabis director debacle
Her family has ties to the man who created the Minnesota state seal. Now she'll help change it.
Here's what's at stake in the Minneapolis City Council elections
Nation
An Iowa man who failed to show up for the guilty verdict at his murder trial has been arrested
Flamingos in Wisconsin? Tropical birds visit Lake Michigan beach in a first for the northern state
Southern East Coast hit by flooding as Ophelia weakens to tropical depression and moves north
A Black student was suspended for his hairstyle. Now his family is suing Texas officials
World
US diplomat says intelligence from 'Five Eyes' nations helped Canada to link India to Sikh's killing
Ukraine targets a key Crimean city a day after striking Russia's Black Sea Fleet headquarters
Uganda's president says airstrikes killed 'a lot' of rebels with ties to Islamic State in Congo
Taiwan factory fire leaves at least 5 dead, more than 100 injured
Curious Minnesota
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Celebs
Lizzo faces new harassment, racism allegations in lawsuit from former wardrobe designer
Jimmy Carter's final chapter: Peanut butter ice cream and his 99th birthday
Meet Lachlan Murdoch, soon to be the new power behind Fox News and the Murdoch empire
Anthony Mackie lends star power to New Orleans' post-Ida roof repair effort
Inspired
Edina teens create free app that lets kids track their emotions
Minneapolis designer and former 'Project Runway' contestant fights fast fashion
Temporary losses, permanent gains: Wayzata football star beats cancer
Fourth Precinct Inspector Charlie Adams honored as 'gold standard' of community policing
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Booking a COVID-19 vaccine? Some are reporting canceled appointments or insurance issues
Some people seeking the newest COVID-19 vaccine are running into high demand, insurance headaches and supply delays coast to coast.
Biden administration announces $600M to produce COVID tests and will reopen website to order them
The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it is providing $600 million in funding to produce new at-home COVID-19 tests and is restarting a website allowing Americans to again order up to four free tests per household — aiming to prevent possible shortages during a rise in coronavirus cases that has typically come during colder months.
What to know about the latest COVID variants, Minnesota testing, vaccines
Expert advice on masking, testing, vaccines and boosters is evolving along with coronavirus variants. Here's the latest from Minnesota and the CDC.
Updated COVID shots are coming. They're part of a trio of vaccines to block fall viruses
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are coming soon, just in time to pair them with flu shots. And this fall, the first vaccines for another scary virus called RSV are rolling out to older adults and pregnant women.
Bloomington woman gets 7½ years for stealing $4.7M in COVID funds for 'lavish lifestyle'
"The fact that [her] criminality exploited a national crisis renders it all the more aggravating," the prosecution wrote in a court filing.