COVID-19 in Wisconsin: State reports 13 deaths and 829 new cases

The state of Wisconsin says 829 new COVID-19 cases have been reported and 13 people have lost their battle with the disease in the last 24 hours. 

COVID-19 in Minnesota: 696 new cases, 6 more deaths reported Saturday

Minnesota health officials reported 696 new COVID-19 cases and six more deaths Saturday. The state has now seen 64,413 cases of COVID-19, although approximately 89 percent of those patients have recovered and no longer require isolation. The death toll is now 1,693. 

Parts of SC with mask mandates saw a 46% decline in coronavirus cases compared to areas without rules

New data from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control found that parts of the state which implemented mask ordinances saw a 46% decline in confirmed coronavirus cases compared to areas that did not.

Gophers football head coach P.J. Fleck says his players stand behind Big Ten's decision to postpone season

The Big Ten's decision to postpone all fall sports due to COVID-19 concerns has been tough on all players and coaches, but Minnesota Gophers Football Head Coach P.J. Fleck says he and his players believe it was the right call.

COVID-19 in Minnesota: 738 new positive cases, 8 more deaths reported Friday

Minnesota health officials reported 738 new COVID-19 cases and eight more deaths Friday. The state has now seen 63,723 cases of COVID-19, although approximately 89 percent of those patients have recovered and no longer require isolation. The death toll is now 1,693. 

Public pool in North Mankato closed due to possible COVID-19 exposure

The Spring Lake Park Swim Facility in North Mankato, Minnesota is closed due to a possible COVID-19 exposure, involving at least one employee, according to the City of North Mankato.

US retail sales rise for 3rd month amid COVID-19 pandemic but slowdown expected

The gains of the past three months have now restored retail purchases to their levels before they plunged in March and April when the pandemic shuttered businesses and paralyzed the economy.

Some Osseo Area School District teachers call on district to start school year virtually

On Thursday, a few dozen teachers held a demonstration outside of the Osseo Area School District office calling on leaders to change the plans for the start of the school year from hybrid learning to fully online, distance learning. 

CDC says masks with exhalation valves do not prevent spread of COVID-19

The CDC updated its guidance on facial coverings, warning people against wearing masks with exhalation valves or vents, saying they allow air to exhale from the masks, potentially transmitting infectious respiratory droplets to others.

COVID-19 in Minnesota: 697 new positive cases, 7 more deaths reported Thursday as hospitalizations decrease

Minnesota health officials reported 697 new COVID-19 cases and seven more deaths Thursday. The state has now seen 62,993 cases of COVID-19, although approximately 89 percent of those patients have recovered and no longer require isolation. The death toll is now 1,685.