Health department shuts down pro-Trump rally in Milwaukee
No longer welcome at Serb Hall, the group took its message to the streets, shutting down the intersection of 51st and Oklahoma.
No longer welcome at Serb Hall, the group took its message to the streets, shutting down the intersection of 51st and Oklahoma.
Wisconsin reports another 5,146 new COVID-19 cases, one day after hitting 300K
Wisconsin reported 5,000 new positive COVID-19 tests on Saturday, one day after the state pushed past the grim milestone of 300,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases.
Wisconsin reported 5,000 new positive COVID-19 tests on Saturday, one day after the state pushed past the grim milestone of 300,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases.
DFL officials: Minnesota GOP failed to inform DFL of positive COVID-19 cases ahead of session
The Minnesota DFL and Governor Tim Walz are responding after GOP officials reportedly failed to notify DFL members of the Senate that a number of GOP members tested positive for COVID-19.
The Minnesota DFL and Governor Tim Walz are responding after GOP officials reportedly failed to notify DFL members of the Senate that a number of GOP members tested positive for COVID-19.
Surging COVID-19 cases get a shrug in many Midwestern towns
It's not that people don't realize their states are leading the nation in new cases per capita. It’s that many of them aren't especially concerned.
It's not that people don't realize their states are leading the nation in new cases per capita. It’s that many of them aren't especially concerned.
Dr. Michael Osterholm calls for 'national standards' for COVID-19 mitigation efforts
Dr. Michael Osterholm, the University of Minnesota epidemiologist who is on President-elect Joe Biden’s COVID-19 task force, emphasized the need for “national standards” when it comes to mitigation efforts amid the surge in coronavirus in the United States.
Dr. Michael Osterholm, the University of Minnesota epidemiologist who is on President-elect Joe Biden’s COVID-19 task force, emphasized the need for “national standards” when it comes to mitigation efforts amid the surge in coronavirus in the United States.
Minnesota reports more than 8,000 new COVID-19 cases, highest single-day record
Minnesota health officials reported more than 8,000 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, the highest single-day record yet. The state also reported 35 more deaths.
Minnesota health officials reported more than 8,000 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, the highest single-day record yet. The state also reported 35 more deaths.
North Dakota governor orders statewide mask mandate
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has ordered a statewide mask mandate and imposed several business restrictions in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus that has stressed the state's hospital capacity.
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has ordered a statewide mask mandate and imposed several business restrictions in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus that has stressed the state's hospital capacity.
Walz: COVID-19 on a 'frightening trajectory' in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says the coronavirus is on a “frightening trajectory” in Minnesota and strongly hinted at new restrictions as soon as next week.
Gov. Tim Walz says the coronavirus is on a “frightening trajectory” in Minnesota and strongly hinted at new restrictions as soon as next week.
200+ Minnesota COVID-19 cases reported after attending a Halloween event
More than 200 Minnesotans who tested positive for COVID-19 have reported going to a Halloween event, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
More than 200 Minnesotans who tested positive for COVID-19 have reported going to a Halloween event, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
If you can't 'bubble' beforehand don't go home for the holidays, expert advises
The greatest gift this holiday season? It just might be staying home this year.
The greatest gift this holiday season? It just might be staying home this year.
Minnesota reports 46 COVID-19 deaths Friday, 2nd-highest death toll to date
Minnesota health officials reported 46 additional deaths from COVID-19 Friday, the second most in a single day since the pandemic began.
Minnesota health officials reported 46 additional deaths from COVID-19 Friday, the second most in a single day since the pandemic began.
Visiting Santa gets COVID-19 safety update at Twin Cities metro stores
Just two weeks away from Black Friday, many are trying to figure out how some favorite traditions will play out. For the kids, there are alternatives to sitting on Santa’s lap and they're popping up all over the Twin Cities metro.
Just two weeks away from Black Friday, many are trying to figure out how some favorite traditions will play out. For the kids, there are alternatives to sitting on Santa’s lap and they're popping up all over the Twin Cities metro.
Minnesota state park visitation, trail use, fishing license sales up amid pandemic
Data from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources shows park visitation, state trail use and fishing licenses sales are up compared to last year.
Data from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources shows park visitation, state trail use and fishing licenses sales are up compared to last year.
Minnesota health department will send text messages to people who had COVID-19 exposure
The Minnesota Department of Health says it will soon begin to use text messaging to get in contact with people who have been exposed to or tested positive for COVID-19.
The Minnesota Department of Health says it will soon begin to use text messaging to get in contact with people who have been exposed to or tested positive for COVID-19.
State maps out COVID-19 status at Minnesota fire departments
Minnesota authorities unveiled a statewide map to monitor COVID-19 levels at fire departments in order to better track the need for mutual aid as the virus spreads.
Minnesota authorities unveiled a statewide map to monitor COVID-19 levels at fire departments in order to better track the need for mutual aid as the virus spreads.
University of Minnesota sees 750% jump in weekly COVID-19 cases since Halloween
As the state of Minnesota experiences a surge in coronavirus cases, the University of Minnesota campus is seeing its own spike as well.
As the state of Minnesota experiences a surge in coronavirus cases, the University of Minnesota campus is seeing its own spike as well.
California, Oregon, Washington issue travel advisories asking people to self-quarantine for 14 days
The governors of California, Washington and Oregon issued travel advisories Friday urging visitors entering their states or returning home from travel outside the three states to self-quarantine to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
The governors of California, Washington and Oregon issued travel advisories Friday urging visitors entering their states or returning home from travel outside the three states to self-quarantine to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
North Bay race organizer fined $6K for holding race during pandemic
Similar events have been canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions, but Matt Dockstader tried to hold what he called a hybrid event.
Similar events have been canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions, but Matt Dockstader tried to hold what he called a hybrid event.
Hawaiian Airlines letting customers redeem miles for COVID-19 testing kit
Hawaiian Airlines said members in its loyalty program can use 14,000 miles to order a mail-in test kit by Vault Health. The program is “for a limited time only.”
Hawaiian Airlines said members in its loyalty program can use 14,000 miles to order a mail-in test kit by Vault Health. The program is “for a limited time only.”
Nurses getting assigned more patients as COVID-19 impacts staffing levels
Thursday’s single-day COVID-19 case record of more than 7,000 newly confirmed cases comes with several side effects: fuller hospitals and less hospital staff.
Thursday’s single-day COVID-19 case record of more than 7,000 newly confirmed cases comes with several side effects: fuller hospitals and less hospital staff.