coronavirus
COVID-19 levels decline sharply in Twin Cities wastewater
Hospitalizations and the number of patients requiring intensive care in Minnesota are also down.
Pandemic slowed diagnoses of autism in Minnesota
Despite diagnostic delays in 2020, the prevalence of autism increased to one in 34 8-year-olds in Minnesota, study shows.
Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US gov't workers
President Joe Biden's order that federal employees get vaccinated against COVID-19 has been blocked by a federal appeals court.
Minnesota has finally recovered all private sector jobs lost in pandemic
The state added 10,100 jobs in February, and its unemployment rate ticked up to 3%.
After 3 years, COVID still brings death, heartbreak in Minn.
Risks have declined across age groups, but COVID-19 remains a particular threat to the elderly and chronically ill.
How the COVID-19 pandemic has changed Minnesotans' lives
The pandemic caused abrupt and unusual shifts at home, at work, shopping, traveling and more. Life isn't completely back to pre-pandemic normal — and maybe it never will be.
New COVID origins data point to raccoon dogs in China market
Genetic material collected at a Chinese market near where the first human cases of COVID-19 were identified show raccoon dog DNA comingled with the virus, adding evidence to the theory that the virus originated from animals, not from a lab, international experts say.
Minnesota Department of Health launches surveys to assess impact of long COVID
The state continues to see relatively low but lingering levels of COVID-19.
COVID worsened a health crisis among pregnant women
In 2021, deaths of pregnant women soared by 40 percent in the United States, according to new government figures.
COVID-19 pill Paxlovid moves closer to full FDA approval
Pfizer's COVID-19 pill Paxlovid won another vote of confidence from U.S. health advisers Thursday, clearing the way for its full regulatory approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
Hunger stalked elderly as Minnesota malnutrition deaths rose during pandemic
The increase was an unexpected finding in the Mayo Clinic analysis of mortality trends in 2020. Mayo blames isolation, but says some lockdown fears never materialized.
Met Council study finds no easy answers to Northstar ridership woes
Ridership is up slightly this year following the plunge that came with COVID, but service remains heavily subsidized.
Minnesota wastewater data points to spring COVID-19 declines
Minnesota's first confirmed COVID-19 case was announced three years ago this week.
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.
House votes to declassify info about origins of COVID-19
The House voted unanimously Friday to declassify U.S. intelligence information about the origins of COVID-19, a sweeping show of bipartisan support near the third anniversary of the start of the deadly pandemic.
Long COVID patients more likely to have gastrointestinal problems, study finds
The most common diagnoses were acid-related disorders.
Researchers offer path to improve trust in science after pandemic struggles
Some messages about prevention measures such as masks and vaccines proved problematic later on.
Minnesota on downside of winter bump in COVID-19 deaths
This winter wasn't as severe as past years, but showed a short-term increase in COVID-19 deaths, mostly among seniors.
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Report: Bally Sports North lost more than half its subscribers in last decade
Scoggins: Here are two things Twins need to do less often in 2023
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Gophers land guard from Pepperdine as likely replacement for Cooper
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Ramstad: At Minnesota's newest bank, deposits grew after recent industry turmoil
New 27-story apartment tower coming to Minneapolis skyline
Winnebago buying lithium-ion battery maker as it continues push into electric vehicles
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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
Senate votes to repeal Iraq War approval many see as mistake
Minneapolis DFL throws out delegates in one council race; allegations raised in another
GOP lawmakers accuse Fed of being lax before bank failure
AP sources: No more action from Trump grand jury this week
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Reparations for Black Californians could top $800 billion
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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.
Long-COVID symptoms are less common now than earlier in the pandemic
The findings also show that patients with certain underlying medical conditions have twice the odds as previously healthy people of seeking care for long COVID.
Lab leak most likely caused pandemic, Energy Department says
WASHINGTON — New intelligence has prompted the Energy Department to conclude that an accidental laboratory leak in China most likely caused the coronavirus pandemic, although…
Catching COVID gives you 'durable' protection from virus, study finds. For how long?
The findings don't discourage vaccination, which is still the top method of preventing serious illness, experts involved in the research say.
COVID burden on Minnesota hospitals remains lower than past winters
Flu hospitalizations are also still down after spiking late last fall.