Tag: Covid-19
Commentary: Unmask America’s children
Children are significantly less affected by COVID-19. According to the CDC in early April, “hospitalization was most common among pediatric patients aged <1 year...
Winona State University imposes quarantine, students concerned
Winona State University has imposed a two-week quarantine after it reached 206 confirmed COVID-19 cases on Sept. 6. The quarantine will last until Sept....
Minneapolis tells police ‘when you are off duty, go home and...
The Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) wants its cops to follow the same coronavirus-related rules that apply to the rest of the city — plus...
Data show pandemic contributing to opioid crisis, local health experts report...
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has contributed to rising drug-related deaths and the ever-worsening opioid crisis in the United States, according to health officials and...
Sen. Jensen’s medical license threatened once again for being a ‘danger...
State Sen. Scott Jensen, a practicing physician, is once again under investigation by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice for his skepticism surrounding the...
Vikings QB Kirk Cousins doesn’t think a mask can save him...
Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins said he doesn't personally believe that masks will reduce his chances of contracting COVID-19, but that he will continue to...
Minnesota apparently recommends students wear masks with mouth holes to band...
The Minnesota Department of Health seems to recommend that students involved in their schools' bands and orchestras wear masks with mouth holes while playing...
Surly Brewing to close Minneapolis beer hall indefinitely
Surly Brewing announced Wednesday that it plans to close its Minneapolis beer hall indefinitely on Nov. 2.
“Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in...
Prager: The lockdown has gone from a mistake to a crime
Four months ago, I wrote a column titled "The Worldwide Lockdown May Be the Greatest Mistake in History." I explained that "'mistake' and 'evil'...
Lawmakers say Walz ‘weaponizing’ state agencies by increasing COVID compliance checks
More than 50 Republican lawmakers have asked Gov. Tim Walz to reevaluate his “tone and approach” after his administration threatened the hospitality industry with...