University of Minnesota 1st in U.S. to open clinical trial to treat inflammation related to COVID-19
The University of Minnesota announced Thursday the first patient with severe COVID-19 and lung failure has been treated on a new clinical trial that will test the effect of three doses of mesenchymal stem cells on the body's inflammatory response to COVID-19.
The University of Minnesota announced Thursday the first patient with severe COVID-19 and lung failure has been treated on a new clinical trial that will test the effect of three doses of mesenchymal stem cells on the body's inflammatory response to COVID-19.
COVID-19 outbreak at Seneca plant in Glencoe possibly linked to seasonal workers
August in Minnesota brings sweet corn and hundreds of seasonal workers to the Seneca Foods packing facility in Glencoe. This year, it also brought COVID-19.
August in Minnesota brings sweet corn and hundreds of seasonal workers to the Seneca Foods packing facility in Glencoe. This year, it also brought COVID-19.
Infectious disease experts say it may take 1 year for COVID-19 vaccine to be widely available after approval
According to a survey from InCrowd, a medical research company, a majority of infectious disease experts believed it would likely take as long as a year before a coronavirus vaccine is widely available to the public after the vaccine’s approval.
According to a survey from InCrowd, a medical research company, a majority of infectious disease experts believed it would likely take as long as a year before a coronavirus vaccine is widely available to the public after the vaccine’s approval.
UCSF scientists develop nasal spray that could provide coronavirus protection
Scientists are hoping to make AeroNabs widely available as an inexpensive, over-the-counter medication to prevent or treat COVID-19.
Scientists are hoping to make AeroNabs widely available as an inexpensive, over-the-counter medication to prevent or treat COVID-19.
Lawmakers question Minnesota education leaders on plans for fall classes
For the first time, state education officials appeared before lawmakers on Thursday to answer questions about the governor’s plan for schools this fall and the financial fallout from the pandemic.
For the first time, state education officials appeared before lawmakers on Thursday to answer questions about the governor’s plan for schools this fall and the financial fallout from the pandemic.
Minnesota House blocks vote on Walz emergency powers, allowing them to stay
The Minnesota House of Representatives blocked a vote Wednesday to end Governor Walz's emergency power put in place for the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Minnesota House of Representatives blocked a vote Wednesday to end Governor Walz's emergency power put in place for the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 5 new deaths, 478 new cases reported Wednesday
Wisconsin's Department of Health Services reported 5 new COVID-19 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Wisconsin's Department of Health Services reported 5 new COVID-19 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Some parents reporting children are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms lasting months
As increasing evidence emerges that the novel coronavirus is unlike most respiratory illnesses, varying degrees of symptoms are appearing in patients, ranging from mild to severe — with some lasting months — in both adults and children.
As increasing evidence emerges that the novel coronavirus is unlike most respiratory illnesses, varying degrees of symptoms are appearing in patients, ranging from mild to severe — with some lasting months — in both adults and children.
Consumer prices in the US rose 0.6% in July, matching June uptick
The uptick was about twice what economists expected. But inflation remains in check: Consumer prices are up just 1% over the past year.
The uptick was about twice what economists expected. But inflation remains in check: Consumer prices are up just 1% over the past year.
Minnesota reports double-digit COVID-19 deaths for first time in 40 days
Minnesota health officials reported 470 new COVID-19 cases and 12 more deaths Wednesday--the first time in 40 days the state has reported double-digits in coronavirus deaths.
Minnesota health officials reported 470 new COVID-19 cases and 12 more deaths Wednesday--the first time in 40 days the state has reported double-digits in coronavirus deaths.
Companies test antibody drugs to help treat and prevent coronavirus ahead of a vaccine
It can take a month or two after vaccination or infection for the most effective antibodies to form. The experimental drugs shortcut that process by giving concentrated versions of specific ones that worked best against the coronavirus in lab and animal tests.
It can take a month or two after vaccination or infection for the most effective antibodies to form. The experimental drugs shortcut that process by giving concentrated versions of specific ones that worked best against the coronavirus in lab and animal tests.
ICU doctor runs 22 miles while wearing mask to prove it doesn’t drop oxygen levels
A U.K. doctor decided to run 22 miles while wearing a mask to help reassure anyone who has seen misinformation on social media claiming masks drop oxygen levels, that for the most part, it's simply not true.
A U.K. doctor decided to run 22 miles while wearing a mask to help reassure anyone who has seen misinformation on social media claiming masks drop oxygen levels, that for the most part, it's simply not true.
Ageless love: 76-year-old nursing home resident proposes to 71-year-old girlfriend
The pair got engaged on Aug. 6, much to the delight of the health care staff.
The pair got engaged on Aug. 6, much to the delight of the health care staff.
Primary serves as test run for November at Minnesota polling places as pandemic continues
For many, Tuesday's primary served as a sample of what to expect on Election Day in November as judges and volunteers make plans for how to make polls safer and more efficient amid the pandemic.
For many, Tuesday's primary served as a sample of what to expect on Election Day in November as judges and volunteers make plans for how to make polls safer and more efficient amid the pandemic.
MSHSL releases fall training guidelines for football, volleyball and spring sports
The Minnesota State High School League on Tuesday released guidelines for spring sports training in the fall, including football and volleyball after their seasons were recently postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Minnesota State High School League on Tuesday released guidelines for spring sports training in the fall, including football and volleyball after their seasons were recently postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 outbreak linked to River Falls, Wisconsin assisted living facility
Health leaders are responding to a COVID-19 outbreak connected to an assisted living facility in River Falls, Wisconsin, according to Pierce County Public Health.
Health leaders are responding to a COVID-19 outbreak connected to an assisted living facility in River Falls, Wisconsin, according to Pierce County Public Health.
Macalester College announces plans to bring back 'smaller' group of students to campus housing this fall
St. Paul’s Macalester College says it will only bring in a small group of students to campus housing at first when the fall semester begins this year.
St. Paul’s Macalester College says it will only bring in a small group of students to campus housing at first when the fall semester begins this year.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: State eclipses 1,000 total deaths
After eight new COVID-19 deaths in the past 24 hours, the state of Wisconsin has officially eclipsed the 1,000 death mark with a total of 1,006 to date.
After eight new COVID-19 deaths in the past 24 hours, the state of Wisconsin has officially eclipsed the 1,000 death mark with a total of 1,006 to date.
More coronavirus cases found in New Zealand after 102 days
New Zealand's prime minister says authorities have found four cases of the coronavirus in one Auckland household from an unknown source, the first cases of local transmission in the country in 102 days.
New Zealand's prime minister says authorities have found four cases of the coronavirus in one Auckland household from an unknown source, the first cases of local transmission in the country in 102 days.
COVID-19 in Minnesota: 332 new positive cases, 6 more deaths reported Tuesday
Minnesota health officials reported 332 new COVID-19 cases and six more deaths Tuesday. The state has now seen 61,839 cases of COVID-19, with 55,151 patients no longer requiring isolation. The death toll is now 1,666.
Minnesota health officials reported 332 new COVID-19 cases and six more deaths Tuesday. The state has now seen 61,839 cases of COVID-19, with 55,151 patients no longer requiring isolation. The death toll is now 1,666.