Minnesota embarks on 4-week targeted COVID-19 testing push with free tests, regardless of symptoms
The Minnesota Department of Health is embarking on a four-week push to increase access to “no barrier” COVID-19 testing in response to an increase in community spread of the disease across the state.
The Minnesota Department of Health is embarking on a four-week push to increase access to “no barrier” COVID-19 testing in response to an increase in community spread of the disease across the state.
Trump says he can talk GOP into going for 'larger' virus aid, including stimulus checks
President Donald Trump says Republicans should increase their offer for a coronavirus relief bill. But his allies in Congress aren't so sure.
President Donald Trump says Republicans should increase their offer for a coronavirus relief bill. But his allies in Congress aren't so sure.
$300 weekly federal boost to Minnesota unemployment benefits likely over after 6 weeks
The $300 a week federal boost to unemployment benefits for Minnesotans who were laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic is likely over after six weeks, state economic officials say.
The $300 a week federal boost to unemployment benefits for Minnesotans who were laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic is likely over after six weeks, state economic officials say.
Mayo Clinic launches new tool to track spread of COVID-19 nationwide
The Mayo Clinic is launching a new tool to track the spread of COVID-19 nationwide.
The Mayo Clinic is launching a new tool to track the spread of COVID-19 nationwide.
Minnesota unemployment rate ticks down to 7.4%, recovery slows to a crawl
Minnesota's unemployment rate ticked down to 7.4 percent in August, moving very little from July as the nation's economy recovery slowed to a crawl.
Minnesota's unemployment rate ticked down to 7.4 percent in August, moving very little from July as the nation's economy recovery slowed to a crawl.
Medical experts concerned US not ready for COVID-19 vaccine
Health departments that have been underfunded for decades say they currently lack the staff, money and tools to educate people about vaccines and then to distribute, administer and track doses to some 330 million people.
Health departments that have been underfunded for decades say they currently lack the staff, money and tools to educate people about vaccines and then to distribute, administer and track doses to some 330 million people.
UK scientists test nasal spray COVID-19 vaccine
British scientists are beginning a small study comparing how two experimental coronavirus vaccines might work when they are inhaled by people instead of being injected.
British scientists are beginning a small study comparing how two experimental coronavirus vaccines might work when they are inhaled by people instead of being injected.
26-year-old American woman linked to COVID-19 cluster in Germany could face 'high fines'
Officials in southern Germany are considering imposing hefty fines against a 26-year-old American woman linked to a cluster of coronavirus cases in the Alpine resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, including at a hotel that caters to U.S. military personnel.
Officials in southern Germany are considering imposing hefty fines against a 26-year-old American woman linked to a cluster of coronavirus cases in the Alpine resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, including at a hotel that caters to U.S. military personnel.
Big Ten requiring daily COVID-19 tests for all football players, staff as part of season restart
The Big Ten Conference has reversed its decision to postpone the college football season, in part because due to the available of daily rapid COVID-19 testing for student-athletes and staff.
The Big Ten Conference has reversed its decision to postpone the college football season, in part because due to the available of daily rapid COVID-19 testing for student-athletes and staff.
Wisconsin ranks 3rd nationally in new COVID-19 cases over last 2 weeks
The state of Wisconsin ranks third nationally in COVID-19 case increases over the last week and the last two weeks with 52 percent and 51 percent increases respectively.
The state of Wisconsin ranks third nationally in COVID-19 case increases over the last week and the last two weeks with 52 percent and 51 percent increases respectively.
Officials detail plan to provide COVID-19 vaccines for free
The federal government is outlining a sweeping plan to make COVID-19 vaccines available for free to all Americans.
The federal government is outlining a sweeping plan to make COVID-19 vaccines available for free to all Americans.
Minnesota reports 513 new COVID-19 cases, 7 more deaths including resident over 100
Minnesota recorded 513 new cases of COVID-19 and seven more deaths Wednesday, including one person over 100 years old, according to the latest data released by the state health department.
Minnesota recorded 513 new cases of COVID-19 and seven more deaths Wednesday, including one person over 100 years old, according to the latest data released by the state health department.
MSHSL meeting Monday to decide fate of prep football, volleyball this fall
The Minnesota State High School League Board of Directors will meet at 9 a.m. Monday to vote on whether football and volleyball could be played statewide this fall.
The Minnesota State High School League Board of Directors will meet at 9 a.m. Monday to vote on whether football and volleyball could be played statewide this fall.
Health officials conducting statewide COVID-19 survey of Minnesota households that includes free testing
The Minnesota Department of Health is conducting a voluntary statewide survey over the next two weeks to help officials better understand the prevalence of COVID-19 in the state. The survey will include free COVID-19 testing for all members of participating households.
The Minnesota Department of Health is conducting a voluntary statewide survey over the next two weeks to help officials better understand the prevalence of COVID-19 in the state. The survey will include free COVID-19 testing for all members of participating households.
Parents: Know your workplace rights amid COVID-19
Under the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act, employees have rights when it comes to having to miss work to take care of sick children or family members or to be at home assisting with distance learning.
Under the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act, employees have rights when it comes to having to miss work to take care of sick children or family members or to be at home assisting with distance learning.
Minnesota doctor with COVID-19 spends 106 days in own hospital
Dr. Nyan Pyae thought he was going to the hospital, getting some oxygen and coming back home. What resulted, however, is one of the longest hospital stays for a COVID-19 patient in Minnesota at 106 days.
Dr. Nyan Pyae thought he was going to the hospital, getting some oxygen and coming back home. What resulted, however, is one of the longest hospital stays for a COVID-19 patient in Minnesota at 106 days.
‘I immediately knew my nose was broken’: Bartender attacked after asking patrons to wear masks
Tony Aversa, a bartender in San Diego was attacked over Labor Day weekend after asking patrons to wear face masks.
Tony Aversa, a bartender in San Diego was attacked over Labor Day weekend after asking patrons to wear face masks.
St. Olaf College's Christmas Festival will not be held in-person this year
For the first time since 1912, St. Olaf College’s Christmas Festival will not be held in-person.
For the first time since 1912, St. Olaf College’s Christmas Festival will not be held in-person.
Move-in underway at University of Minnesota after 2-week delay due to COVID-19 concerns
After a two-week delay by COVID-19, move-in is underway at the University of Minnesota. While there is excitement in the air, the semester is very much in the shadow of a pandemic.
After a two-week delay by COVID-19, move-in is underway at the University of Minnesota. While there is excitement in the air, the semester is very much in the shadow of a pandemic.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: Cases increase 52% over last 2 weeks, 4th highest rate in U.S.
The state of Wisconsin has seen a 52 percent increase in COVID-19 cases over the last two weeks, the fourth-highest rate in the United States.
The state of Wisconsin has seen a 52 percent increase in COVID-19 cases over the last two weeks, the fourth-highest rate in the United States.