Legislation hopes to keep telehealth changes in effect for Minnesota after pandemic
During the pandemic, there are fewer doctor’s appointments happening in person and more happening virtually.
Over 20K Minnesotans get 1st COVID-19 vaccine dose in single day for 1st time since Feb. 13
For the first time since Feb. 13, Minnesota reported over 20,000 people got their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine dose in a single day. Winter storms delayed vaccine shipments last week, but it appears the shipments are back on track.
7 years later, family finds relief for boy's severe case of eczema
A Minnesota family has battled their little boy’s skin condition for the past seven years. Now they say they’ve found some relief thanks to a Twin Cities doctor who never stopped advocating for them - and they think their solution could help others too.
FDA releases new data on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine ahead of decision
An analysis by U.S. regulators says Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine protects against COVID-19.
Survey: 1 in 5 Minnesota high school students use e-cigarettes
One in five Minnesota high school students are using e-cigarettes, according to a new survey from the state health department—a statistic public health officials say shows youth vaping remains a serious challenge for the state.
Rumi helps people with disabilities find compatible roommates
A good match is a good life. That’s the idea behind Rumi, a technology-based group helping the disabled find roommates. The match can be another person living with a disability or a live-in caretaker, and it works similar to a matchmaking site.
Nearly 42% of Minnesota seniors have at least 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine
A total of 762,089 Minnesotans have at least their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 362,156 are fully vaccinated, the latest MDH data shows.
Minn. officials pledge 'busy week' for COVID vaccinations after winter storm shipping delays postponed shots
Minnesota health officials expect to administer enough COVID-19 vaccines to catch up within a week after a winter storm across the U.S. forced thousands of appointments to be delayed here.
Minnesota surpasses 1M COVID-19 vaccine doses administered
More than one million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to people in Minnesota, Gov. Walz announced Friday.
COVID-19 Vaccine Connector will alert Minnesotans when they're eligible for vaccine
Minnesota is launching a new vaccination website to help people find out when, where and how to get their COVID-19 vaccine.
Moment of silence at 11 a.m. Tuesday to honor Buffalo Allina clinic shooting victims
Tuesday marks one week since the deadly attack at the Allina Health clinic in Buffalo, Minnesota.
Minnesota medical workers say threats of violence are nothing new
Members of Minnesota’s medical community headed to work with heavy hearts Wednesday as they processed that professionals like them were gunned down while trying to heal others.
Friend identifies woman killed in Buffalo Allina clinic shooting
A family friend has identified the woman who was killed in a shooting at an Allina Health clinic in Buffalo, Minnesota Tuesday as 37-year-old Lindsay Overbay.
Buffalo Allina clinic shooting victims: 1 dead, 3 others still hospitalized
Three of the victims in the Allina Health clinic shooting were still hospitalized as of Wednesday morning--one in critical but stable condition and the other two in fair condition.
N95 mask scam: Federal government says counterfeit masks sold to hospitals in at least 5 states
Federal authorities are investigating a massive counterfeit N95 mask operation in which fake 3M masks were sold in at least five states to hospitals, medical facilities and government agencies.
Minnesota COVID-19 vaccine pace moves ahead of US average, as hospitals backtrack from concerns
Minnesota's coronavirus vaccination pace has moved ahead of the U.S. average, as Minnesota hospitals backtracked from concerns about the state's vaccine rollout.
Minnesota expands access to COVID-19 vaccinations at pharmacies
More Minnesotans will have access to COVID-19 vaccinations at pharmacies across the state this week, Gov. Tim Walz’s office announced Monday.
Nearly 500K Minnesota adults have received at least 1st COVID-19 vaccine dose
Minnesota health officials reported Friday 497,843 Minnesotans have- now received at least the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, or 11.6% of the state’s adult population, although the state's data lags by a few days.
Mayo Clinic doctors share what they have learned one year into the pandemic
We are now one year into the pandemic and leading doctors at the Mayo Clinic have learned a lot about what has worked and what needs to improve.
Number of Minnesotans vaccinated against COVID-19 tops total number of infections
The number of Minnesotans who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 has now topped the number of COVID-19 infections in the state.