Black newborns die less when treated by Black doctors rather than white doctors, U of M study finds
A new study from the University of Minnesota found that Black newborns die less when treated by Black doctors rather than white doctors.
Health officials across US are quitting or getting fired amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Dozens of state and local public health leaders around the country have resigned or have been fired amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Care facilities already stretched thin by COVID-19 say staffing shortages biggest threat to industry
A group home in North Branch, Minnesota got some attention this week when a copy of its COVID-19 preparedness policy was posted on social media.
Minnesota 1 of 4 states in pilot group to plan roll out of COVID-19 vaccine
Minnesota is one of four states selected by the federal government to be part of a pilot group looking at how to roll out a COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available, state health officials said Monday.
Wild deliver 100 teddy bears to young fans at Children's Hospital to celebrate team's return to ice
To celebrate the Minnesota Wild’s return to the ice, former team captain Wes Walz and mascot Nordy delivered 100 teddy bears to young fans at Children’s Hospital in St. Paul Wednesday morning.
‘We wanted the shoes to symbolize a life’: 164 pairs of clogs laid on Capitol lawn for nurses lost to COVID-19
During an event on Tuesday, registered nurses gathered at the Capitol to honor the lives of their colleagues by reading off 164 names.
Gov. Walz: Minnesota's long-term care facilities making progress, but 'still more work to do'
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced Tuesday that the state has made progress in its COVID-19 response plan for long-term living facilities but said there's "still more work to do."
Brooklyn Center woman dies after giving birth on ventilator, battling COVID-19
Update (Monday, July 20): Aurora died in the hospital on Sunday, July 19, according to the family's GoFundMe page.
St. Paul nursing home workers hold 24-hour strike demanding better pay, more PPE
More than 85 Cerenity Humboldt Care Center workers began a 24-hour strike Monday morning.
Minnesota Hospital Association asks Walz to order statewide mask mandate: 'We have a narrow window of time'
The Minnesota Hospital Association sent a letter to Gov. Tim Walz Thursday asking him to mandate mask wearing statewide to slow the spread of COVID-19 and avoid the surge in cases and hospitalizations that is hitting other states.
Judge rules women can get abortion pill without doctor visits
A federal judge agreed Monday to suspend a rule that requires women during the COVID-19 pandemic to visit a hospital, clinic or medical office to obtain an abortion pill.
COVID-19 could further change how our health care system works
In the few months since the pandemic began, virtual doctor's visits have become a necessity as we try to slow the spread of COVID-19.
East Lake Clinic damaged in Minneapolis riots sets up pop-up clinic on bus
The East Lake Clinic in south Minneapolis remains boarded up due to damage from the riots, but the people who work there are not gone and the patients are definitely not forgotten.
'We have not seen the worst of it,' COVID-19 experts tell Minnesota lawmakers
One of the country’s leading experts on COVID-19 told state lawmakers Wednesday that the worst is yet to come.
Minnesota State Senator known for questioning COVID-19 death count says he's being investigated by the state
A Minnesota State Senator and doctor known for disputing government-reported fatality data related to COVID-19 says he is being investigated by the Minnesota State Board of Medical Practice in Minnesota.
Wisconsin sets new daily high for positive COVID-19 tests with 738 new confirmed cases but no new deaths
Wisconsin has set a new daily high for new positive COVID-19 tests, state officials report.
As Minnesota continues to relax COVID restrictions, seniors get chance to visit face-to-face with loved ones
Our senior population has been limited to virtual and window visits for months due to the coronavirus pandemic that has wreaked havoc at nursing homes.
'The law is in effect:' Walz rips drug makers for suing over Minnesota's insulin law
Gov. Tim Walz and insulin advocates blasted drug makers who are suing to strike down Minnesota's new insulin accessibility law just as it takes effect.
Target raising minimum wage to $15 an hour starting July 5, offer one-time $200 bonus to front-line workers
Target is permanently increasing its minimum wage to $15 an hour beginning July 5.
Public health workers fighting coronavirus face growing threats
In the battle against COVID-19, public health workers spread across states, cities and small towns make up an invisible army on the front lines. But that army, which has suffered neglect for decades, is under assault when it’s needed most.