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.

ICU hospitalizations for COVID-19 in Minnesota hit highest level in month

The number of COVID-19 patients in the ICU in Minnesota are at their highest level in a month, according to the latest data from the state health department. 

University of Minnesota students speak out after videos show crowded bars, parties

Students are speaking out after photos and videos posted on social media over the weekend showed large parties and crowded bars near the University of Minnesota.

MSP Airport among 5 locations rolling out antimicrobial bins at security checkpoints

The next time you fly from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, you will notice ramped up virus mitigation efforts, including antimicrobial bins at security checkpoints. 

4 upcoming, free COVID-19 testing events in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

Starting this week through early October, there will be four free COVID-19 testing events held at sites in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, according to the Hennepin County officials.

Popcorn farmers are sitting on mountains of unsold popcorn, in part due to closed movie theaters

With movie theaters shut down, people are obviously eating less movie theater snacks. This has left the farmers who supply theaters (and other venues) with a massive surplus of unsold food.

Minnesota reports highest non-ICU hospitalizations for COVID-19 since Sept. 2

After remaining steady for all of September, non-ICU hospitalizations for COVID-19 in Minnesota spiked from 127 to 154 Tuesday—the highest that number has been since Sept. 2, according to the latest data from the state health department. 

Minnesota uses its coronavirus morgue - but not for bodies

Minnesota has never stored a body in a St. Paul building that state officials bought for $5.5 million this year as a temporary morgue for coronavirus victims.

Minnesota's first COVID-19 saliva testing site opening in Duluth

Minnesota will be opening its first saliva testing site this week in Duluth, health officials announced Monday as the state continues fighting the spread of COVID-19.

Minnesota reports 1,318 COVID-19 cases Sunday, new single-day high

The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,318 new cases of COVID-19 Sunday, marking a new single-day high. The state also reported two more deaths.

Wisconsin sees highest COVID-19 case growth in the U.S. over last 2 weeks

The state of Wisconsin has seen an 88 percent increase in new COVID-19 cases over the last two weeks, which is the highest rate in the nation, according to new data from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.