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