coronavirus
Minnesota's COVID-19 vaccine equity efforts to move beyond high-risk areas
As the pace of first doses slows, state officials are preparing new strategies for closing the gaps.
Boom in online programs could reshape Minn. education
From Albert Lea to Bemidji to St. Paul, the number of public school districts and charters racing to build online academies is soaring.
Brooks: Metro Transit trains a new generation of bus drivers as commuters return to the commute
Experience has taught transit officials that their next bus driver could come from anywhere.
Sweet news: The Minnesota State Fair will be back this year
Attendance won't be limited and masks won't be required.
Gov. Walz praises progress, promotes beer reward for vaccinated
Minnesota is inching toward 3 million vaccine recipients and goal of providing shots to 70% of people 16 and older, but perhaps not by July 1.
Greater Minnesota colleges look to attract students after enrollment drop amid pandemic
Free applications, no testing requirement and new scholarships are expected to help bring back students.
YouTube suspends Sen. Johnson for COVID-19 'misinformation'
Sen. Ron Johnson was suspended Friday from uploading videos to YouTube for one week, after the company said he violated its COVID-19 "medical misinformation policies."
As virus cases wane, governors weigh ending emergency orders
New coronavirus infections and deaths in the U.S. are down dramatically from earlier highs, though more contagious variants are spreading. Most people are now are at least partially vaccinated, yet lingering hesitancy has slowed the pace and even caused some doses to go to waste.
Fauci isn't profiting from coming book on public service
False rumors were spread by right-wing outlets and on social media recently.
3M and U.S. marshals confiscate more than 1M counterfeit N95 masks
The case in Kentucky is the latest in 3M's efforts to help eliminate counterfeit masks.
Minnesota State Fair set to return in August
The "Great Minnesota Get-Back-Together" will return on Aug. 26 and run through Labor Day, Sept. 6.
Seniors from Minneapolis North Community High School celebrate graduation after challenging year
Their final high school years came a pandemic and a racial reckoning.
University of Minnesota president pitches 1.5% tuition increase
Tuition hike would apply to students at U's five campuses.
Pandemic still declining 4 weeks after end of state mask mandate
Four-week mark considered a key indicator of the impact of any changes in pandemic strategy, including the end of the mandate
Minnesota graduation rates hold steady in 2020, despite pandemic
About 84% of high school seniors graduated on time.
U, Mayo report COVID-fighting success with anti-aging therapy
Clearing out so-called zombie cells could reduce inflammation and immune system overreaction to COVID-19 that often causes severe illnesses and deaths.
COVID-19 case numbers fall below Minnesota caution level
Minnesota's COVID-19 levels drop below many states in latest weekly federal state profile report.
Ordway reopens its Broadway series with 4-show lineup
"Fiddler," "Waitress," "Donna Summer" and "Officer" are all on tap.
Local
With trivia and stories, MnDOT wants to talk transportation
She bought 47 guns last month. Police are already finding them in shooting investigations
Schools prep for summer classes with new COVID rule book
Minnesota Vikings superfan Millie Wall dies at 102
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Sports
Minnesota high school spring sports wrap up with five-tournament blizzard
Pineda leaves game early with arm soreness as Astros crush Twins
Women's soccer comes to Minnesota with 'pre-professional' team
There's plenty of newness as Ben Johnson start U summer practice
Business
Part-time bus driver is full-time company owner
Offices are reopening, but business isn't rebounding at dry cleaners
Radisson Blu, with FireLake expansion on its mind, hosts 'Chopped'-like chef competition at Mall of America
More EV charging stations on the horizon for Minnesota
Opinion
The big UFO report, in context
Using Justice Dept. for political gain
Had enough of working from home?
A big win for assault weapons
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Chris Thile returns to playing – and listening
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Jennifer Brooks
Brooks: Metro Transit trains a new generation of bus drivers as commuters return to the commute
Experience has taught transit officials that their next bus driver could come from anywhere.
Jennifer Brooks
Brooks: Masked up and vaxed up, Minnesotans are ready to have fun again
A Minnesotan walks into a bar.Orders a beer and takes a seat at a table crowded with friends and happy dogs and covered with bingo…
La Velle E. Neal III
Neal: Twins support vaccine decisions, including when players are unwilling
Battling the spread of COVID-19 is difficult enough, but some players' anti-vaxxer beliefs further complicate reaching an 85% containment threshold and some denied privileges.
Politics
Ahead of Minnesota Legislature special session, police reform lacks 'progress'
GOP ramps up misleading attack on Democrats' policing policy
Go green or go bipartisan? Biden's big infrastructure choice
Minnesota Republican Party sets 2022 convention for Rochester
Nation
Top dog! Pekingese named Wasabi wins Westminster show
As COVID-19 cases wane, vaccine-lagging areas still see risk
Judge tosses hospital workers' vaccine challenge
Schools across U.S. brace for surge of kindergartners in fall
World
Biden urges G-7 leaders to call out and compete with China
Israel swears in new coalition, ending Netanyahu's long rule
After charming leaders, Queen Elizabeth sits back for parade
China's wandering elephants on the move again
Curious Minnesota
Did modern Minnesota roads evolve from Native American trails?
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Ask a question now: What are you curious about, Minnesota?
Duluth
Duluth reopens Lakewalk in Canal Park, and it's megastorm-ready
Female mapmakers detailed Minnesota's Arrowhead back in 1929
Greater Minnesota colleges look to attract students after enrollment drop amid pandemic
Native American contractors' letter seeks end to protests over Line 3 pipeline
Celebs
Rapper Polo G is arrested in Miami after album release party
After charming leaders, Queen Elizabeth sits back for parade
Christie's sale highlights L'Wren Scott creations for Mick Jagger, Hollywood stars
Mobster sentenced for assaulting 'Real Housewives' husband
Inspired
Duo teams up to give patients time, tools and tenderness to talk about death
University of Minnesota graduate shifts therapy focus to less discussed mental health issue of job loss
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Teacher steps in to get student into graduation
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Schools prep for summer classes with new COVID rule book
Minnesota students and teachers returning to classrooms for summer school may see one clear shift in pandemic precautions: fewer people wearing masks.
Vaccines for kids expected this fall
Nearly 4 million children in the United States have tested positive for the virus since the start of the pandemic.
Wisconsin relaunching vaccine awareness campaign
Wisconsin is re-launching a multimedia public awareness campaign to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations as progress has stalled on getting people inoculated.
US increasingly unlikely to meet Biden's July 4 vax goal
For months, President Joe Biden has laid out goal after goal for taming the coronavirus pandemic and then exceeded his own benchmarks. Now, though, the U.S. is unlikely to meet his target to have 70% of Americans at least partially vaccinated by July 4.
Buildings set aside by state to battle COVID-19 largely unused
Facilities would have been used for morgue, non-virus care.