coronavirus
Instead of a terror, kraken variant enabled COVID-19 decline in Minnesota
Hospitalization and death numbers continue to drop in Minnesota.
Minnesota State Fair income rebounds in 2022 following COVID year
The 2022 fair's revenue ran $9.6 million ahead of expenses, compared to roughly $1.5 million in 2021, according to the report.
Twin Cities suburbs confront post-COVID office vacancies
Many suburban communities built their tax bases on corporate headquarters that now sit empty.
Common drug reduces long COVID, University of Minnesota study shows
Protection from metformin is even stronger among unvaccinated, women and younger adults, analysis shows.
Minnesota shelters, rescues see flood of pets in pandemic aftermath
Several factors are contributing to the influx of sheltered pets.
Hospitalizations, COVID wastewater levels creeping up in Minnesota
COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising along with infection numbers, but some involve patients with mild or asymptomatic cases.
More U.S. women are working than ever, reversing pandemic slump
More than anything, the bounce-back is driven by economic conditions.
He survived COVID. 2½ years later, he returned to thank his caregivers.
Two and a half years after Rick Ulrich was hospitalized on a ventilator, the father of three returned Thursday to thank the health care workers who saved his life.
4 things expected to change for Minnesotans with the end of the COVID emergency
Some Minnesota hospitals fear losing flexibility granted during the federal COVID emergency that, they say, made the system work better overall.
Experts see lessons for next pandemic as COVID emergency comes to an end
A lot went wrong.
Twin Cities area COVID-19 levels plummet in wastewater data
The drop is a sign of progress as pandemic emergency declarations end.
Audit finds flaws in Minnesota spending on COVID response
The report notes several instances where state agencies exceeded emergency authority or failed to properly document purchases.
Minnesota arts nonprofits launch campaign to draw people back to theaters, museums
Formed in the depths of the pandemic, the Minnesota Arts and Culture Coalition is now focused on recovery.
Maplewood woman given 1½-year prison term for stealing $1.25M in COVID-19 relief money
She has also been ordered to pay back the money.
Minnesota leads charge for better vaccines against pandemics, COVID-19
Road map sets target dates for improvements in vaccine development and global distribution during another pandemic or COVID-19 surge.
COVID may increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes, researchers find
Men were more likely to develop diabetes than women, the scientists found.
Minneapolis, St. Paul public housing evictions outpacing pre-pandemic rates
Most eviction filings are for falling behind on rent — some for less than $100.
Metro Transit: Expanding bus service is the key to post-pandemic rebound
But bus driver shortage, remote work and crime may tamp down demand.
Local
Should Minnesota students have cellphones in class? It's often up to principals and teachers
All of tiny Funkley, Minn., traveled to the Big Apple and the nation's Capital 70 years ago
Radio personality, media trailblazer Norma Jean Williams lifted community
Why is Minnesota such a hotbed of professional wrestling?
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Sports
Scoggins: Black hockey players see new path to college, step forward for players of color
Twins edge Orioles 1-0 behind Bailey Ober's latest gem, Joey Gallo's home run
Reusse: 20 years after 'that putt' to win U.S. Open, Lunke is super busy supermom
Neal: In ugly Orono hockey brawl, it's the kids who lost — again
Business
Ramstad: Minnesotans can soon legally smoke pot but not light fireworks
Elon Musk imposes daily limits on reading posts on Twitter
Beleaguered iMedia files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Minnesota's economy gained speed at the start of 2023
Opinion
Common ground scarce in divided states of America
Rural vet shortage requires solutions
Mike Thompson: LGBTQ at the Supreme Court
Readers Write: Scott Jensen, World's Fair, vehicle killings, priest shortage
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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
The 2024 Republican presidential field keeps growing. So why aren't there more women?
Minnesota Department of Human Services to be broken up after years of scrutiny
One year after Roe ruling, what's the status of abortion access in Minnesota's border states?
Cannabis tax, free school meals among new laws taking effect today
Nation
Baltimore block party shooting leaves 2 dead and 28 injured, including 3 critically hurt, police say
Are you confronting a big medical bill? Attack it with a plan — and these tips
What to know about Fourth of July holiday origins and traditions
Affirmative action for white people? Legacy college admissions come under renewed scrutiny
World
France has a 5th night of rioting over teen's killing by police amid signs of subsiding violence
Russia launches the first drone strike on Kyiv in 12 days and all are shot down
UK police have new expanded powers to crack down on protests
Australia is the first country to let patients with depression or PTSD be prescribed psychedelics
Curious Minnesota
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Celebs
UK press watchdog finds a tabloid column about hate for Prince Harry's wife, Meghan, was sexist
Hollywood's actors may join its writers on strike. Here's why
Alan Arkin, Oscar-winning 'Little Miss Sunshine' actor, dies at 89
Van Gundy, Kolber, Rose and Young are among roughly 20 ESPN personalities laid off
Inspired
Minnesota father and son develop app to monitor loved ones with dementia
Best friends harness their sour power and find success with popular pickle dip
Yuen: This Minnesota mother and son have worn matching outfits nearly every day for years
Sarah Bellamy puts racial healing center stage at her family's St. Paul theater company
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What to know about COVID omicron variant, 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.
Had pink eye recently? There's a chance it could have been from new COVID-19 strain
XBB.1.16, also known as Arcturus, is spreading throughout the U.S. and much of the world.
As COVID emergency ends, U.S. response shifts to 'peacetime' mode
While the U.S. has greatly improved its capacity to fight COVID-19, it is not fully prepared for a radically different future variant or a new pandemic.
Minnesota nonprofits rethink office space as employees opt for hybrid work
More nonprofits are teaming up to share space, downsizing office space in some situations and saving money.
Minnesota hospitals want some COVID pandemic response rules to become permanent
The federal public health emergency declaration expiring in May allowed broad use of telemedicine and offered more flexibility around patient transfers.