Minnesota reports 21 COVID-19 deaths, 1,682 new cases on Sunday

The state of Minnesota reported 21 new deaths from COVID-19 on Sunday, mostly among older patients and residents of care facilities.

Dr. Birx shares 'deep concern for Minnesotans' as winter nears, community spread increases

White House Coronavirus Task Force member Dr. Deborah Birx met with state and local health leaders in Rochester, Minnesota on Saturday, providing a warning for the months ahead.

Appeals court stays Wisconsin limits on gatherings

A Wisconsin appeals court on Friday temporarily blocked Gov. Tony Evers' restrictions on indoor public gatherings pending appeal, dealing the Democratic governor a setback in his efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine trial to resume as pressure mounts

As the amount of COVID-19 cases continues to rise across the country, the pressure is on to develop a vaccine, but health experts say development should not be rushed.

Air filter backorder delays hybrid learning transition for St. Paul Public Schools

St. Paul Public Schools will not be transitioning into its next phase of its hybrid learning plan because the district is waiting to receive a supply of air filters to install in its buildings, according to district officials.

19 Minnesota counties with COVID-19 case rates above 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 has more than doubled, according to the latest data from the state health department. 

US records over 71,000 new COVID-19 cases in highest single-day increase since July

Texas, California, Florida, Illinois, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Ohio, North Carolina, Michigan and Indiana were among states that saw the highest increases in new coronavirus cases.

Ice Castles not coming to Minnesota this season due to pandemic

The popular Ice Castles attraction will not be coming to Minnesota this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a company spokeswoman.

ACLU sues Minnesota for failing to protect inmates from COVID-19

The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota is suing the state, alleging it failed to protect state prison inmates from COVID-19. 

5 new Minnesota cities to host free COVID-19 testing next week

The cities of Tyler, Madison, Waconia, Little Falls and Red Wing Minnesota will offer free community COVID-19 testing next week.

Wisconsin reports 23% COVID-19 test positivity rate, 17 percentage points higher than national rate

The 7-day percent positive rate of COVID-19 tests for the state of Wisconsin is more than 17 percentage points higher than the national rate, according to new data from the Department of Health Services. 

24 Minnesota counties to pilot at-home saliva COVID-19 tests

Residents of 24 Minnesota counties can now order saliva COVID-19 tests as part of a pilot program, the Department of Health announced Thursday.