Coronavirus-related face masks protect the wearer, too: CDC says in updated guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday updated its guidance on coronavirus-related face masks to include protection for the wearer, too.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday updated its guidance on coronavirus-related face masks to include protection for the wearer, too.
US hospitalizations hit record high amid coronavirus surge
The U.S. has hit a record number of coronavirus hospitalizations and surpassed 1 million new confirmed cases in just the first 10 days of November.
The U.S. has hit a record number of coronavirus hospitalizations and surpassed 1 million new confirmed cases in just the first 10 days of November.
Wedding planners, venues prepare for new reception capacity restrictions
Minnesota wedding venues and event planners are once again changing plans this year after Governor Tim Walz announced new restrictions for social gatherings amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota wedding venues and event planners are once again changing plans this year after Governor Tim Walz announced new restrictions for social gatherings amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota Governor criticizes national COVID-19 response 'if you could even call it that'
Gov. Tim Walz criticized the federal response to COVID-19 in a news conference Tuesday, saying the 50-state plan was insufficient and “ludicrous.”
Gov. Tim Walz criticized the federal response to COVID-19 in a news conference Tuesday, saying the 50-state plan was insufficient and “ludicrous.”
State lifts capacity limits on Minnesota retailers
On a day when the state of Minnesota increased restrictions on some businesses and social gatherings, it lifted all capacity limits on retailers statewide.
On a day when the state of Minnesota increased restrictions on some businesses and social gatherings, it lifted all capacity limits on retailers statewide.
Coronavirus mask mandates: Amid COVID-19 surge, states implement new rules
More states across the country are now requiring people to wear masks as the U.S. continues to grapple with record-shattering daily new coronavirus cases.
More states across the country are now requiring people to wear masks as the U.S. continues to grapple with record-shattering daily new coronavirus cases.
Wisconsin sets new records for COVID-19 cases, deaths and test positivity rate Tuesday
Wisconsin's COVID-19 spike continued Tuesday with record-breaking levels of new cases, deaths and test positivity rate.
Wisconsin's COVID-19 spike continued Tuesday with record-breaking levels of new cases, deaths and test positivity rate.
Minnesota reports nearly 5,000 new COVID-19 cases, 23 deaths Tuesday
Minnesota health officials reported 4,906 new cases of COVID-19 and 23 more deaths Tuesday, the day Gov. Tim Walz is set to impose new coronavirus restrictions on the state.
Minnesota health officials reported 4,906 new cases of COVID-19 and 23 more deaths Tuesday, the day Gov. Tim Walz is set to impose new coronavirus restrictions on the state.
COVID-19 vaccine timeline: A look at what’s ahead for leading candidates
Pfizer and the makers of the other leading U.S. COVID-19 vaccine candidates have been cautioning for weeks that the earliest they could seek regulatory approval for wider use of their shots would be late November.
Pfizer and the makers of the other leading U.S. COVID-19 vaccine candidates have been cautioning for weeks that the earliest they could seek regulatory approval for wider use of their shots would be late November.
Some grocery chains reinstating limits on toilet paper, paper towels amid rising COVID-19 cases
A spokesperson for Kroger, which operates more than 2,000 locations nationwide, said the grocery chain put limits on the essential items “to ensure all customers have access to what they need this holiday season.”
A spokesperson for Kroger, which operates more than 2,000 locations nationwide, said the grocery chain put limits on the essential items “to ensure all customers have access to what they need this holiday season.”
'Excited to help out': Minnesotan starts AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trial
For those participating, it’s an opportunity to be part of history, but for Greg Kjos of St. Louis Park, it’s also personal.
For those participating, it’s an opportunity to be part of history, but for Greg Kjos of St. Louis Park, it’s also personal.
Minnesota governor to announce new virus restrictions Tuesday as cases soar
Gov. Tim Walz said Monday he would announce new shutdown restrictions in Minnesota this week amid an explosion of coronavirus cases in the state.
Gov. Tim Walz said Monday he would announce new shutdown restrictions in Minnesota this week amid an explosion of coronavirus cases in the state.
US surpasses 10 million COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins
The U.S., with about 4% of the world’s population, represents almost a fifth of all reported cases.
The U.S., with about 4% of the world’s population, represents almost a fifth of all reported cases.
Turtle Lake casino closing for a month due to COVID-19 concerns
A casino in western Wisconsin will be closing down for at least a month due to COVID-19 concerns.
A casino in western Wisconsin will be closing down for at least a month due to COVID-19 concerns.
Pfizer says early data signals COVID-19 vaccine is 90% effective
Pfizer says an early peek at its vaccine data suggests the shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19, indicating the company is on track later this month to file an emergency use application with U.S. regulators.
Pfizer says an early peek at its vaccine data suggests the shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19, indicating the company is on track later this month to file an emergency use application with U.S. regulators.
M-Health Fairview workers hold meeting decrying layoff notices
Healthcare workers from M-Health Fairview spoke out Monday as the company sent layoff notices to hundreds of workers.
Healthcare workers from M-Health Fairview spoke out Monday as the company sent layoff notices to hundreds of workers.
Minnesota infectious disease experts weigh in on promising vaccine news
Minnesota infectious disease experts are weighing in on the promising developments.
Minnesota infectious disease experts are weighing in on the promising developments.
As coronavirus cases rise, Roseville school district shifts to distance learning
As Minnesota health officials report a large increase in coronavirus cases across the state, many schools are re-evaluating how they will conduct classes for the remainder of the year.
As Minnesota health officials report a large increase in coronavirus cases across the state, many schools are re-evaluating how they will conduct classes for the remainder of the year.
Minnesota Governor calls for special session to extend peacetime emergency powers
In an effort to extend his peacetime emergency powers, Gov. Tim Walz will convene a special session of the Minnesota Legislature beginning Thursday, the sixth special session of 2020.
In an effort to extend his peacetime emergency powers, Gov. Tim Walz will convene a special session of the Minnesota Legislature beginning Thursday, the sixth special session of 2020.
U of M's Dr. Osterholm named to President-elect Biden's COVID-19 advisory board
The University of Minnesota’s top infectious disease doctor has been tapped to advise President-elect Joe Biden on the COVID-19 pandemic.
The University of Minnesota’s top infectious disease doctor has been tapped to advise President-elect Joe Biden on the COVID-19 pandemic.