Minnesota to open 10 COVID-19 saliva testing sites
Minnesota is opening 10 COVID-19 saliva testing sites across the state.
Minnesota is opening 10 COVID-19 saliva testing sites across the state.
Study: True US COVID-19 death toll likely much higher than reported
Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University and Yale said there was a 20% increase in U.S. deaths than what was previously expected, but only 65% of those deaths were attributed to the coronavirus.
Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University and Yale said there was a 20% increase in U.S. deaths than what was previously expected, but only 65% of those deaths were attributed to the coronavirus.
COVID-19 throws curveballs in Minnesota's already limited high school sports season
It's only week two of a shortened high school football schedule and COVID-19 is now forcing more cancellations. Several schools already postponed their season openers last week.
It's only week two of a shortened high school football schedule and COVID-19 is now forcing more cancellations. Several schools already postponed their season openers last week.
Eli Lilly pauses COVID-19 antibody drug trial over potential safety concerns
The Eli Lilly drug is similar to one that President Donald Trump received from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
The Eli Lilly drug is similar to one that President Donald Trump received from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
Nurses to picket Brainerd hospital amid contract negotiations
Nurses are planning to hold an informational picket outside of Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, Minnesota next week amid ongoing contract negotiations, according to the Minnesota Nurses Association.
Nurses are planning to hold an informational picket outside of Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, Minnesota next week amid ongoing contract negotiations, according to the Minnesota Nurses Association.
Families hopeful indoor visits will lift spirits of confined loved ones
New guidelines issued by the Minnesota Department of Health are giving families of long term care residents hope for increased quality time with loved ones.
New guidelines issued by the Minnesota Department of Health are giving families of long term care residents hope for increased quality time with loved ones.
Minnesota National Guard helping with COVID-19 response at Austin nursing home
Members of the Minnesota National Guard are assisting with response to a COVID-19 outbreak at a nursing home in Austin, Minnesota, according to Sacred Heart Care Center officials.
Members of the Minnesota National Guard are assisting with response to a COVID-19 outbreak at a nursing home in Austin, Minnesota, according to Sacred Heart Care Center officials.
New guidelines allow indoor visits at assisted living facilities
The Minnesota Department of Health issued new guidelines Monday allowing indoor visitation at nursing homes and assisted living facilities amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Minnesota Department of Health issued new guidelines Monday allowing indoor visitation at nursing homes and assisted living facilities amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wisconsin reports record highs with 3,279 new COVID-19 cases, 34 deaths Tuesday
Record highs in new COVID-19 cases and new deaths were both reported in the state of Wisconsin Tuesday.
Record highs in new COVID-19 cases and new deaths were both reported in the state of Wisconsin Tuesday.
Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for coronavirus, Portuguese soccer federation says
The Portuguese soccer federation says Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for the coronavirus.
The Portuguese soccer federation says Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Minnesota sees 6 straight days with over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases
Minnesota has now seen six straight days with more than 1,000 new positive COVID-19 cases, according to the latest data released Tuesday.
Minnesota has now seen six straight days with more than 1,000 new positive COVID-19 cases, according to the latest data released Tuesday.
Social Security checks will increase 1.3% in 2021
Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people.
Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people.
COVID-19 reinfection: Researchers confirm Nevada man got virus twice, second time 'more severe'
A 25-year-old man in Nevada was infected twice with the novel coronavirus, the first confirmed case of reinfection with the virus in the United States, researchers said.
A 25-year-old man in Nevada was infected twice with the novel coronavirus, the first confirmed case of reinfection with the virus in the United States, researchers said.
2nd coronavirus vaccine trial paused over unexplained illness
The pause is at least the second such hold to occur among several vaccines that have reached large-scale final tests in the U.S.
The pause is at least the second such hold to occur among several vaccines that have reached large-scale final tests in the U.S.
In pandemic-inspired pivot, First Avenue to host weddings, virtual concerts
As First Avenue remains quiet during the pandemic, the Minneapolis concert venue is looking at other ways to make use of the iconic space and give back to the music industry workers.
As First Avenue remains quiet during the pandemic, the Minneapolis concert venue is looking at other ways to make use of the iconic space and give back to the music industry workers.
COVID-19 virus can survive for up to 28 days on common surfaces, study finds
A recent study uncovered new information about SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and how it behaves on surfaces, revealing that the virus can survive on surfaces for significantly longer than previously thought.
A recent study uncovered new information about SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and how it behaves on surfaces, revealing that the virus can survive on surfaces for significantly longer than previously thought.
Split Minnesota lawmakers let Walz coronavirus powers continue
Minnesota lawmakers' debate over Gov. Tim Walz's emergency powers took a twist Monday when a Republican state representative took off her mask during a lengthy speech on the House floor.
Minnesota lawmakers' debate over Gov. Tim Walz's emergency powers took a twist Monday when a Republican state representative took off her mask during a lengthy speech on the House floor.
Wisconsin judge upholds mask order for enclosed spaces
A Wisconsin judge upheld Gov. Tony Evers' mask mandate in the face of a conservative challenge.
A Wisconsin judge upheld Gov. Tony Evers' mask mandate in the face of a conservative challenge.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: Northeast metro areas still driving case spike
The metro areas of Oshkosh-Neenah, Appleton and Green Bay, Wisconsin continue to drive the case uptick statewide, according to an analysis from the New York Times.
The metro areas of Oshkosh-Neenah, Appleton and Green Bay, Wisconsin continue to drive the case uptick statewide, according to an analysis from the New York Times.
Former CDC director says 20,000 more COVID-19 deaths by end of October is ‘inevitable’
Dr. Tom Frieden, the former director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that the U.S. could face 20,000 more COVID-19 deaths by the end of the month.
Dr. Tom Frieden, the former director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that the U.S. could face 20,000 more COVID-19 deaths by the end of the month.