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No spectators at this year's Beargrease sled dog race

No spectators at this year's Beargrease sled dog race

The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon traditionally attracts thousands of spectators at the start of the race in Duluth, checkpoints and the finish in Grand Portage. But, because of the coronavirus pandemic, spectators have been told to stay home and watch the race online.
by The Associated Press

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Merck ends development of two potential COVID-19 vaccines

Merck ends development of two potential COVID-19 vaccines

The drugmaker said Monday that it will focus instead on studying two possible treatments for the virus that also have yet to be approved by regulators. The company said its potential vaccines were well tolerated by patients, but they generated an inferior immune system response compared with other vaccines.
by The Associated Press

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Jan. 25 update on COVID-19 in MN: Walz presses changes to boost vaccination pace

Jan. 25 update on COVID-19 in MN: Walz presses changes to boost vaccination pace

Gov. Tim Walz’s office on Monday unveiled plans to vaccinate 15,000 metro area educators, ease the online shot signup hassles for those 65 and older and push providers to get shots into arms more quickly. But there’s still not enough vaccine.
by MPR News Staff

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A year into pandemic, with no cure in sight, ICU doctors take COVID-19 one day at a time

A year into pandemic, with no cure in sight, ICU doctors take COVID-19 one day at a time

In a year marked by tragedy and heartbreak, health care providers have been able to study COVID-19 in real time and figure out ways to keep more of its victims alive. Inside Mayo Clinic's COVID-19 intensive care unit, staff say that though they are saving more people, there's still no magic formula.
by Catharine Richert

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Gov. Walz preps 'COVID-19 recovery' budget for Tuesday release

Gov. Walz preps 'COVID-19 recovery' budget for Tuesday release

Gov. Tim Walz will release a $50 billion two-year budget on Tuesday that will focus on where Minnesota goes after a year of turbulence from the COVID-19 pandemic.
by Brian Bakst

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Biden to reinstate COVID travel rules, add South Africa

Biden to reinstate COVID travel rules, add South Africa

President Joe Biden on Monday will formally reinstate COVID-19 travel restrictions on non-U.S. travelers from Brazil, Ireland, the United Kingdom and 26 other European countries that allow travel across open borders, according to two White House officials.
by The Associated Press

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White House begins talks with lawmakers on COVID-19 relief

White House begins talks with lawmakers on COVID-19 relief

Top aides to President Joe Biden on Sunday began talks with a group of moderate Senate Republicans and Democrats on a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. tops 25 million confirmed coronavirus cases

U.S. tops 25 million confirmed coronavirus cases

Data from Johns Hopkins University showed the U.S. passing 25 million confirmed coronavirus cases as of Sunday morning. The true number of cases, however, is likely far higher
by Matthew S. Schwartz

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