February 25, 2021

The Latest: Europe agency give guidance to tweak vaccines

BERLIN — The European Medicines Agency has issued guidance to pharmaceutical companies on how to tweak already authorized coronavirus vaccines so they can be used […]
February 25, 2021

Minnesota Aims to Vaccinate Food Service Workers in Late Spring

In a press conference today, Minnesota Health officials announced that food retail workers, including those in the hospitality industry, can expect to be eligible for […]
February 25, 2021

Allina, Optum plan to build surgery center in Brooklyn Park

A joint venture between Allina Health System and a division of Minnetonka-based UnitedHealth Group is building a surgery center in Brooklyn Park and has plans […]
February 25, 2021

The Latest: British health officials want lower alert level

LONDON — Health officials in Britain say the country’s COVID-19 alert level should move down from the highest level because hospitalizations have decreased. The U.K.’s […]
February 25, 2021

The Latest: China OKs 2 more virus vaccines for wider use

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China has approved two more COVID-19 vaccines for wider use, adding to its growing arsenal of shots. It gave conditional approval to […]
February 25, 2021

US jobless claims at 730K, still high but fewest in 3 months

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week in a sign that layoffs may have eased, though applications for aid […]
February 25, 2021

Port Authority revitalizes Seaway Building, set to move back onto waterfront

The Port Authority will be taking over the aptly named Seaway Building at 802 Garfield Ave. The agency has spent the past nearly two years […]
February 25, 2021

Specialized mini Apple stores to open in Target locations, online

Apple mini stores will open in select Target locations and online this month, expanding the number of iPhones and accessories available. The Monticello store will […]
February 25, 2021

US jobless claims fall to 730,000 but layoffs remain high

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week but remained high by historical standards. Applications for benefits declined 111,000 from […]
February 25, 2021

The Latest: Fauci: Whatever vaccine is available, take it

WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci says if a coronavirus vaccine is available, regardless of which one, take it. The top U.S. infectious disease expert told […]