Free COVID-19 testing clinic to be held in Burnsville in November
A free COVID-19 testing clinic in Burnsville, Minnesota will be held in early November as part of a state and county effort to increase access to testing amid the pandemic, according to Dakota County officials.
A free COVID-19 testing clinic in Burnsville, Minnesota will be held in early November as part of a state and county effort to increase access to testing amid the pandemic, according to Dakota County officials.
Osseo Area Schools shifting to distance learning for students in grades 6-12
Osseo Area Schools will be shifting its secondary school students to full distance learning in November amid rising COVID-19 rates in the community, according to district officials.
Osseo Area Schools will be shifting its secondary school students to full distance learning in November amid rising COVID-19 rates in the community, according to district officials.
'Alarming rate' of coronavirus infection among grocery store workers, study finds
Researchers from Harvard University found that 20% of 104 grocery workers tested positive at a store in Massachusetts, and most of them had no symptoms when tested.
Researchers from Harvard University found that 20% of 104 grocery workers tested positive at a store in Massachusetts, and most of them had no symptoms when tested.
Minnesota sets another single-day COVID-19 case record, hospitalizations increase
Minnesota set a another record for a single-day for newly reported COVID-19 cases on Friday, breaking the record set just a day before.
Minnesota set a another record for a single-day for newly reported COVID-19 cases on Friday, breaking the record set just a day before.
For some COVID-19 patients, physical rehab follows recovery
Nearly six months after being discharged from the hospital, Sophia Schoolmeesters is still feeling the impacts of COVID-19.
Nearly six months after being discharged from the hospital, Sophia Schoolmeesters is still feeling the impacts of COVID-19.
MDH: Health care workers face increased community COVID-19 exposure
Minnesota Department of Health officials say health care workers are experiencing more exposure to COVID-19 outside of work as the state approaches "explosive growth" in COVID-19 cases seen in neighboring states.
Minnesota Department of Health officials say health care workers are experiencing more exposure to COVID-19 outside of work as the state approaches "explosive growth" in COVID-19 cases seen in neighboring states.
Due to rising COVID-19 cases, ISD 196 to move high school students to distance learning, will allow sports
As COVID-19 cases rise in Dakota County, school district leaders in ISD 196, which covers Rosemount, Eagan, Apple Valley, and other cities in the south metro, have voted to move to distance learning.
As COVID-19 cases rise in Dakota County, school district leaders in ISD 196, which covers Rosemount, Eagan, Apple Valley, and other cities in the south metro, have voted to move to distance learning.
Minnesota reports record 2,872 new COVID-19 cases, 3rd most deaths
Minnesota health officials reported 2,872 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday—a new single-day record—and 32 more deaths—the tied for the third-highest daily total.
Minnesota health officials reported 2,872 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday—a new single-day record—and 32 more deaths—the tied for the third-highest daily total.
25 Minnesota counties with COVID-19 case rate high over threshold for full distance learning
The number of Minnesota counties with a COVID-19 case rate high enough for the state to recommend full distance learning for students at all grade levels continues to increase, according to the latest data from the state health department.
The number of Minnesota counties with a COVID-19 case rate high enough for the state to recommend full distance learning for students at all grade levels continues to increase, according to the latest data from the state health department.
Study links mask use to fewer COVID-19 hospitalizations
Researchers from Vanderbilt University in Tennessee found evidence to reinforce what scientists have been saying for months: Masks help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Researchers from Vanderbilt University in Tennessee found evidence to reinforce what scientists have been saying for months: Masks help stop the spread of COVID-19.
American unemployment claims fall to 751,000; coronavirus resurges
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 751,000, the lowest since March but a figure that remains historically high and indicates the viral pandemic is still forcing many employers to cut jobs.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 751,000, the lowest since March but a figure that remains historically high and indicates the viral pandemic is still forcing many employers to cut jobs.
US economy grew at 33% rate in 3rd quarter but recovery is incomplete
The U.S. economy grew at a 33.1% annual rate in the July-September quarter — by far the largest quarterly gain on record — rebounding from an epic plunge in the spring.
The U.S. economy grew at a 33.1% annual rate in the July-September quarter — by far the largest quarterly gain on record — rebounding from an epic plunge in the spring.
MLB launches investigation after Justin Turner 'disregards' protocols following COVID-19 diagnosis
Los Angeles Dodgers star Justin Turner celebrated his World Series victory with his team Tuesday night, without a mask, despite learning before the eighth inning that he was COVID-19 positive.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Justin Turner celebrated his World Series victory with his team Tuesday night, without a mask, despite learning before the eighth inning that he was COVID-19 positive.
Stillwater prison guard looking for answers after testing positive for COVID-19 twice
The Minnesota Department of Health says contracting COVID-19 a second time is extremely rare and there have been no confirmed second cases in Minnesota. However, health officials say they rarely have the proper tools to confirm if a person has contracted the virus a second time.
The Minnesota Department of Health says contracting COVID-19 a second time is extremely rare and there have been no confirmed second cases in Minnesota. However, health officials say they rarely have the proper tools to confirm if a person has contracted the virus a second time.
Leaders set up hotline to help Black community in Minneapolis traverse the COVID-19 pandemic
As the state sees a rise in COVID-19 cases, two local organizations are working to steer resources to the Black community.
As the state sees a rise in COVID-19 cases, two local organizations are working to steer resources to the Black community.
Wedding guest dies from COVID-19, state traces 71 total outbreaks to nuptials
The Minnesota Department of Health says a person has died after contracting COVID-19 from an outbreak that started at a wedding.
The Minnesota Department of Health says a person has died after contracting COVID-19 from an outbreak that started at a wedding.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: More than 1 in 4 tests returned positive over the last week
On average over the last week, more than one in four COVID-19 tests in the state of Wisconsin returned positive, according to state data.
On average over the last week, more than one in four COVID-19 tests in the state of Wisconsin returned positive, according to state data.
Second coronavirus stockpiling wave may be coming — and it goes beyond toilet paper, cleaning supplies
As winter encroaches, more than half of U.S. consumers are considering replenishing their assortment of goods and essential products that they had originally stockpiled during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic earlier this year, according to new research from data-driven technology-enabled services company Inmar Intelligence.
As winter encroaches, more than half of U.S. consumers are considering replenishing their assortment of goods and essential products that they had originally stockpiled during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic earlier this year, according to new research from data-driven technology-enabled services company Inmar Intelligence.
Minnesota reporting record number of current COVID-19 hospitalizations
Minnesota health officials reported 1,916 new cases of COVID-19 and 19 more deaths Wednesday as cases, deaths and hospitalizations continue to stay at record high levels for the state.
Minnesota health officials reported 1,916 new cases of COVID-19 and 19 more deaths Wednesday as cases, deaths and hospitalizations continue to stay at record high levels for the state.
Contact tracers race to track the increasing community spread
As COVID-19 testing expands, more people are learning they may have the virus. It’s up to a small army of public health workers to track down those that may have been exposed.
As COVID-19 testing expands, more people are learning they may have the virus. It’s up to a small army of public health workers to track down those that may have been exposed.