Customers at 3 Rice Lake, Wisconsin bars exposed to COVID-19 Friday and Saturday nights
Health officials say customers at three Rice Lake, Wisconsin bars had COVID-19 exposures Friday and Saturday nights.
Health officials say customers at three Rice Lake, Wisconsin bars had COVID-19 exposures Friday and Saturday nights.
Winona State University orders two-week campus quarantine after COVID-19 outbreak
Winona State University issued a 14-day campus quarantine in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 as the university's case count continues to grow.
Winona State University issued a 14-day campus quarantine in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 as the university's case count continues to grow.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: Percent positive rate spikes to 17.5% setting high for 4th straight day
A record high 17.5 percent of COVID-19 tests collected by the state of Wisconsin in the last 24 hours turned out to be positive.
A record high 17.5 percent of COVID-19 tests collected by the state of Wisconsin in the last 24 hours turned out to be positive.
Mitch McConnell proposes 'targeted' coronavirus aid, Democrats say not enough
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Doctors studying why obesity may be tied to serious coronavirus cases
Obesity seems to put people at higher risk for getting very sick if they’re infected with the coronavirus, and doctors are trying to figure out why.
Obesity seems to put people at higher risk for getting very sick if they’re infected with the coronavirus, and doctors are trying to figure out why.
Labor Day lull in COVID-19 testing, new cases in Minnesota
Minnesota’s first COVID-19 situation update after Labor Day shows a low number of tests completed and a low number of new cases, likely due to low reporting on the holiday.
Minnesota’s first COVID-19 situation update after Labor Day shows a low number of tests completed and a low number of new cases, likely due to low reporting on the holiday.
Groups team up to help feed music industry workers in Minnesota
We’re six months into the pandemic, and the music industry is still silent - no concerts, no tours – challenging thousands of workers across the country.
We’re six months into the pandemic, and the music industry is still silent - no concerts, no tours – challenging thousands of workers across the country.
Getting kids in the door: How parents are navigating school transportation amid pandemic
Parents are preparing to send their kids back to school for the first time since March, and things are going to look quite different.
Parents are preparing to send their kids back to school for the first time since March, and things are going to look quite different.
UW-Eau Claire places residence halls under quarantine, affecting 184 students
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire placed six residence halls under quarantine after 69 students tested positive for COVID-19. Because some of the students may have had interactions with others in their residence halls, the buildings were placed under quarantine, affecting 184 students.
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire placed six residence halls under quarantine after 69 students tested positive for COVID-19. Because some of the students may have had interactions with others in their residence halls, the buildings were placed under quarantine, affecting 184 students.
'A lot of wishful thinking': Experts say usefulness of COVID-19 antibody tests still unclear
Coronavirus tests touted by President Donald Trump and his top officials to help reopen the economy are widely available, but predictions for their usefulness haven't panned out.
Coronavirus tests touted by President Donald Trump and his top officials to help reopen the economy are widely available, but predictions for their usefulness haven't panned out.
Health officials worry about Labor Day setbacks in social distancing amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Lost Summer of 2020 is drawing to a close with many big Labor Day gatherings canceled across the U.S. and health authorities pleading with people to keep their distance from others so as not to cause another surge in coronavirus cases.
The Lost Summer of 2020 is drawing to a close with many big Labor Day gatherings canceled across the U.S. and health authorities pleading with people to keep their distance from others so as not to cause another surge in coronavirus cases.
Glencoe-Silver Lake Schools prepare for return while superintendent recovers from COVID-19
Students in the Glencoe-Silver Lake school district, about 50 miles southwest of the Twin Cities area, are beginning the school year in a hybrid model this week as the district’s superintendent deals with a positive COVID-19 test.
Students in the Glencoe-Silver Lake school district, about 50 miles southwest of the Twin Cities area, are beginning the school year in a hybrid model this week as the district’s superintendent deals with a positive COVID-19 test.
India moves into 2nd place behind US in COVID-19 cases amid economic pain
India’s increasing coronavirus caseload has made the Asian giant the world's second-worst-hit country behind the United States. The rise comes as India's efforts to head off economic disaster gain urgency.
India’s increasing coronavirus caseload has made the Asian giant the world's second-worst-hit country behind the United States. The rise comes as India's efforts to head off economic disaster gain urgency.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 7-day case increase average climbs to highest point since July peak
The 7-day average daily case increase for the state of Wisconsin climbed steadily in the last week, starting at 727 Sept. 1 and finishing at 879 Labor Day, according to the state's Department of Health Services.
The 7-day average daily case increase for the state of Wisconsin climbed steadily in the last week, starting at 727 Sept. 1 and finishing at 879 Labor Day, according to the state's Department of Health Services.
Another COVID-19 relief bill looks increasingly unlikely as Congress returns
Hopes are dimming for another coronavirus relief bill from Washington as Congress returns to session. Talks between top Democrats and the Trump administration broke off last month and remain off track. Recent conversations among the key players have led to nothing.
Hopes are dimming for another coronavirus relief bill from Washington as Congress returns to session. Talks between top Democrats and the Trump administration broke off last month and remain off track. Recent conversations among the key players have led to nothing.
Study: 52% of young adults forced to move back in with parents amid COVID-19
According to a study done by the Pew Research Center, 52% of young adults have been forced to move back in with their parents or with another person due to the economic and financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to a study done by the Pew Research Center, 52% of young adults have been forced to move back in with their parents or with another person due to the economic and financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Woman refuses to wear mask in Phoenix nail salon, says she's fighting for her 'civil rights'
A woman was caught on video in a Phoenix nail salon on Sept. 6 saying she's fighting for her last "shred of civil rights" while refusing to wear a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A woman was caught on video in a Phoenix nail salon on Sept. 6 saying she's fighting for her last "shred of civil rights" while refusing to wear a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota reports 638 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths Monday
Monday, the state of Minnesota reported 638 new cases of COVID-19 and three deaths.
Monday, the state of Minnesota reported 638 new cases of COVID-19 and three deaths.
Trump floats using extra $300B in coronavirus relief aid for second stimulus check
The first $1,200 cash payments to U.S. households cost about $300 billion.
The first $1,200 cash payments to U.S. households cost about $300 billion.
United Airlines adding, restoring flights in October
United Airlines is adding new and returning routes in October, allowing the airline to fly 40% of its full flight schedule compared to the previous year, a 6% increase compared to what it plans to fly in September.
United Airlines is adding new and returning routes in October, allowing the airline to fly 40% of its full flight schedule compared to the previous year, a 6% increase compared to what it plans to fly in September.