Minnesota reports 1,574 new COVID-19 cases, 20 deaths Thursday
Minnesota health officials reported 1,574 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday and 20 more deaths.
Minnesota health officials reported 1,574 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday and 20 more deaths.
Unemployment claims fall to 787,000; layoffs still high
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 787,000, a sign that job losses may have eased slightly but are still running at historically high levels.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 787,000, a sign that job losses may have eased slightly but are still running at historically high levels.
Dr. Michael Osterholm predicts dark days ahead for coronavirus cases
Dr. Osterholm predicts in the coming weeks we will see a spike in case numbers.
Dr. Osterholm predicts in the coming weeks we will see a spike in case numbers.
The 'darkest days' of the pandemic yet to come, expert warns
During a week that brought Minnesota its first taste of winter, there’s a forecast of another sort taking shape.
During a week that brought Minnesota its first taste of winter, there’s a forecast of another sort taking shape.
'Hitler would have won': Jesse Ventura slams lack of sacrifice from anti-maskers
Former Minnesota governor and professional wrestler Jesse Ventura shared harsh words for non-mask wearers amid the pandemic, saying had Americans refused to make similar sacrifices during World War II that Adolf Hitler would have won the war.
Former Minnesota governor and professional wrestler Jesse Ventura shared harsh words for non-mask wearers amid the pandemic, saying had Americans refused to make similar sacrifices during World War II that Adolf Hitler would have won the war.
Minnesota ties single-day high for COVID-19 deaths Wednesday
Minnesota tied a single-day high for COVID-19 deaths with 35 deaths reported Wednesday.
Minnesota tied a single-day high for COVID-19 deaths with 35 deaths reported Wednesday.
Minnesota creates draft plan for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Minnesota state and local health leaders are creating plans for COVID-19 vaccine distribution, so the state can be ready once a vaccine gets approved.
Minnesota state and local health leaders are creating plans for COVID-19 vaccine distribution, so the state can be ready once a vaccine gets approved.
Bars, restaurants can host sports leagues under new guidance
Bars and restaurants in Minnesota are allowed to host leagues for sports like darts, pool or beanbags amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new guidance released Wednesday.
Bars and restaurants in Minnesota are allowed to host leagues for sports like darts, pool or beanbags amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new guidance released Wednesday.
NYT analysis: Northeast Wisconsin metro areas make up 8 of top 10 in U.S. for COVID-19 cases
For average daily COVID-19 cases over the last two weeks, northeast Wisconsin has eight of the top 10 metro areas in the country, according to a New York Times analysis.
For average daily COVID-19 cases over the last two weeks, northeast Wisconsin has eight of the top 10 metro areas in the country, according to a New York Times analysis.
COVID-19 saliva testing site to open Friday in Mankato, Minnesota
Minnesota announced it will open a COVID-19 saliva testing site Friday in Mankato. It will be the fifth saliva testing location in the state, offering free tests to any Minnesotan who believes they need to be tested.
Minnesota announced it will open a COVID-19 saliva testing site Friday in Mankato. It will be the fifth saliva testing location in the state, offering free tests to any Minnesotan who believes they need to be tested.
COVID-19 saliva testing site opens in Brooklyn Park
The first COVID-19 saliva testing site in the Twin Cities metro opened in Brooklyn Park Tuesday.
The first COVID-19 saliva testing site in the Twin Cities metro opened in Brooklyn Park Tuesday.
Coronavirus relief talks crawl ahead; McConnell is resistant
President Donald Trump’s most powerful Senate ally is pressing the White House not to move ahead on a coronavirus pandemic relief package.
President Donald Trump’s most powerful Senate ally is pressing the White House not to move ahead on a coronavirus pandemic relief package.
New Minnesota COVID-19 testing lab opens to speed up result turnaround time
Minnesota has a new testing lab for COVID-19 tests that produce quick results.
Minnesota has a new testing lab for COVID-19 tests that produce quick results.
Wisconsin says record high COVID-19 numbers are due to reporting backlog
The state of Wisconsin reported a record high 4,591 new COVID-19 cases and 33 new deaths Tuesday, but the large totals were presented with a warning the numbers might be inflated.
The state of Wisconsin reported a record high 4,591 new COVID-19 cases and 33 new deaths Tuesday, but the large totals were presented with a warning the numbers might be inflated.
Funeral homes offer limousine rides to the polls nationwide amid COVID-19 pandemic
Some voters could ride to the polls on Election Day courtesy of funeral home limousines offered to chauffeur older residents to voting booths amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Some voters could ride to the polls on Election Day courtesy of funeral home limousines offered to chauffeur older residents to voting booths amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Minnesota reports record number of new COVID-19 hospitalizations
Minnesota health officials reported a record number of new hospital admissions Tuesday.
Minnesota health officials reported a record number of new hospital admissions Tuesday.
AG Ellison: 70 event organizers contacted over COVID safety rules
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison's office has contacted more than 70 organizers of recent events, concerned over how they handled coronavirus safety.
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison's office has contacted more than 70 organizers of recent events, concerned over how they handled coronavirus safety.
Twin Cities metro traffic still down 15 percent from normal, may remain low
According to data collected by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, traffic during the morning and evening commute in the Twin Cities metro area is still down 15 percent from normal.
According to data collected by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, traffic during the morning and evening commute in the Twin Cities metro area is still down 15 percent from normal.
Minnesota GOP pledges to reopen bars, schools if given control
Top Minnesota Republicans vowed Monday that if voters put them in charge of the state Legislature, they would end Gov. Tim Walz's emergency powers and throw open the doors to bars, restaurants and schools.
Top Minnesota Republicans vowed Monday that if voters put them in charge of the state Legislature, they would end Gov. Tim Walz's emergency powers and throw open the doors to bars, restaurants and schools.
Sweet 16 party leaves 37 infected with COVID-19, nearly 300 quarantined, health officials say
81 people attended a “sweet 16” birthday event at a venue in Long Island resulting in 37 COVID-19 infections forcing nearly 300 to quarantine.
81 people attended a “sweet 16” birthday event at a venue in Long Island resulting in 37 COVID-19 infections forcing nearly 300 to quarantine.