Wisconsin Governor says state is facing 'near-exponential growth' of COVID-19 cases

Wisconsin saw another single-day case count of more than 2,500 confirmed COVID-19 cases on Friday. State officials reported 2,504 new cases, which is the second-highest on record, only behind last Friday's total of 2,533 cases.

Free COVID-19 testing events in Minnesota announced for next week

Next week marks the second in a four-week push for free COVID-19 testing throughout Minnesota due to increased community spread, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.

White House ordered to have sign language at virus briefings

The White House and plaintiffs have “largely agreed on all terms" to resolve the matter, according to the order.

Choo Choo Bob's train store among thousands closing amid pandemic

The number of businesses closing their doors is up nationwide, and according to a study, they will likely be closed for good.

Superintendent blames lack of caution by adults for classes moving online in southern Minnesota

A southern Minnesota superintendent, frustrated by a spike in COVID-19 cases in his community, was forced to shut down in-person learning at the high school during homecoming week.

Free COVID-19 testing offered in Maplewood on 5 dates next week

The Minnesota Department of Health is offering free COVID-19 testing Maplewood during select times until Oct. 3.

CDC identifies nearly 11,000 potential COVID-19 exposures on 1,600 flights

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified 1,600 flights from January to August 2020 that potentially led to nearly 11,000 coronavirus exposures of travelers

Walz on mask mandate: 'One of the last things we’ll do is lose the masks'

Gov. Tim Walz and a federal judge gave a one-two punch to critics of Minnesota's mask mandate on Wednesday, with both men signaling that the requirement was here to stay.

Minnesota reports 25 cases of rare syndrome in children associated with COVID-19

Since May, there have been 25 cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children or MIS-C, the rare condition associated with COVID-19, according to Minnesota State Epidemiologist Dr. Ruth Lynfield.

33 COVID-19 cases linked to Martin County funeral

Minnesota state health officials say a COVID-19 outbreak has been linked to a funeral in Martin County where there was little social distancing or use of face coverings at the event.

Minnesota health officials point to CDC recommendations for safe Halloween

Minnesota state health officials are reiterating recommendations released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to celebrate a safe Halloween amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wisconsin metro areas top charts for COVID-19 case increases in New York Times analyses

State and county COVID-19 data analyzed by The Upshot shows the state of Wisconsin has six metro areas in the top 20 in the U.S. in both average daily cases and where cases are increasing the fastest.

Soldier: Minnesota National Guard training creating risk for possible COVID-19 outbreak

A Minnesota National Guard soldier told FOX 9 he believes leadership is putting hundreds, if not thousands, of soldiers at risk for contracting and spreading COVID-19 during their training.