Minneapolis Public Schools to 'pause' some in-person supports, continue distance learning

As community spread of COVID-19 increases, Minneapolis Public Schools will be continuing distance learning, but will also be dialing back from some of the in-person support services it had recently started at some schools, district officials announced Monday.

Less than 2 weeks remain to collect $1,200 COVID-19 stimulus check

The fast-approaching deadline, Nov. 21, is for those who have not yet received a $1,200 stimulus check but still may qualify.

Stocks surge on Wall Street amid vaccine news, US election outcome

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,500 points, or 5.4%, in early trading Monday and the S&P 500 jumped 3.7% after drugmaker Pfizer said early data show its coronavirus vaccine looks highly effective.

Minnesota reports 3,930 new cases of COVID-19, 19 deaths Monday

Minnesota health officials reported 3,930 new cases of COVID-19 Monday and 19 more deaths attributed to the disease. 

Walz announces significant expansion of COVID-19 testing in Minnesota

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced a significant expansion in COVID-19 testing access Monday as cases hit record-high levels across the state. 

Trader Joe's discloses coronavirus infection rates after report highlights grocer risk

Trader Joe's has disclosed the COVID-19 infection rate among its employees, addressing rising concern over a recent survey that revealed a number of grocery store workers at a Boston market had the disease without showing symptoms.

AP: Nursing home COVID-19 cases increase four-fold in surge states

An analysis of federal data from 20 states for The Associated Press finds that new weekly cases among residents rose nearly four-fold from the end of May to late October, from 1,083 to 4,274.

COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 7-day average shows more than 1/3 of tests return positive

The state of Wisconsin reported new highs in both its 7-day COVID-19 test positivity rate and its 7-day case increase average Sunday as the pandemic rages. 

US reports over 120K new COVID-19 cases, breaking previous single-day record, according to Johns Hopkins

The United States has recorded more than 120,000 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Saturday, breaking the previous single-day record, and the fourth consecutive day for new cases over 100,000, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.

President-elect Biden to unveil COVID-19 task force on Monday

Joe Biden said during his victory speech Saturday night that he’d unveil the full COVID-19 task force on Monday

Wisconsin sees day-to-day COVID-19 increase of nearly 1,000 cases

Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin grew by nearly 1,000 cases on a day-to-day basis on Saturday, as a spike in coronavirus spread is showing no signs of stopping.

Small businesses worry about second shutdown in Minnesota as COVID-19 cases grow

Minnesota restaurants and small businesses that were able to survive the shutdown in spring due to COVID-19 worry another rollback of coronavirus restrictions could be on the way.

Mark Meadows, Trump chief of staff, diagnosed with COVID-19

President Donald Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows has been diagnosed with the coronavirus as the nation sets daily records for confirmed cases for the pandemic.

Minnesota sets new daily record for COVID-19 cases, deaths, tests

Minnesota saw its highest number of COVID-19 cases and deaths reported in a single day Friday with 5,454 new cases and 36 deaths, according to the latest data from the state health department. 

Missouri polling supervisor dies after working on Election Day despite positive COVID-19 test

Missouri state health officials said they don’t believe the man was in close contact with the more than 1,800 voters who visited the polling location where he was working on Election Day.

State officials ask Minnesotans to limit hunting camps to household members

As hunters prepare to head into the woods for the start of firearm season in Minnesota, state officials are asking them to take some steps to prevent COVID-19 spread.