Backlog in COVID-19 tests leading to delays in test results for some Minnesotans
Minnesota health officials noted a COVID-19 testing milestone Friday with more than one million test results processed since the pandemic began. However, there is reason for concern because the system is experiencing a backlog, which is slowing down results in some cases.
Minnesota health officials noted a COVID-19 testing milestone Friday with more than one million test results processed since the pandemic began. However, there is reason for concern because the system is experiencing a backlog, which is slowing down results in some cases.
'I don’t judge one crowd vs. another': Fauci clashes with GOP lawmaker over protests during coronavirus
Dr. Anthony Fauci did not address the protests directly but said any crowd without masks is a risk.
Dr. Anthony Fauci did not address the protests directly but said any crowd without masks is a risk.
Rent's due, again: Monthly anxieties deepen as aid falls off
The coronavirus pandemic is entering a new month, meaning Americans struggling amid the economic fallout once again have to worry about paying their rent.
The coronavirus pandemic is entering a new month, meaning Americans struggling amid the economic fallout once again have to worry about paying their rent.
Fauci optimistic COVID-19 vaccine will be widely available
Dr. Anthony Fauci has told lawmakers that once a coronavirus vaccine is approved as safe and effective, Americans should have widespread access within a reasonable time.
Dr. Anthony Fauci has told lawmakers that once a coronavirus vaccine is approved as safe and effective, Americans should have widespread access within a reasonable time.
Minnesota reports 4th COVID-19 death of person in 20s as death toll reaches 1,600
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 779 new cases of COVID-19 and six more deaths Friday, bringing the total number of cases the state has seen to 54,463 and the death toll from the disease to 1,600.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 779 new cases of COVID-19 and six more deaths Friday, bringing the total number of cases the state has seen to 54,463 and the death toll from the disease to 1,600.
Minneapolis Public Schools, St. Paul Public Schools both intend to start school year with distance learning
Minneapolis Public Schools and St. Paul Public Schools both intend to start the school year with a distance learning model, according to announcements from each district's superintendent.
Minneapolis Public Schools and St. Paul Public Schools both intend to start the school year with a distance learning model, according to announcements from each district's superintendent.
Questions remain for parents after Governor Walz's announcement on fall classes
Many parents are still in the same boat as they were before the announcement as they wait for their school districts to announce their individual plans.
Many parents are still in the same boat as they were before the announcement as they wait for their school districts to announce their individual plans.
5 steps Minnesota schools will take to determine their safe learning model
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced the Safe Learning Plan for the upcoming school year, which will take on a "localized, data-driven approach" that will allow school districts and charter schools to use a learning plan based on COVID-19 cases in their area.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced the Safe Learning Plan for the upcoming school year, which will take on a "localized, data-driven approach" that will allow school districts and charter schools to use a learning plan based on COVID-19 cases in their area.
Minnesota Governor announces localized return-to-school plan with option for families to keep students home
Gov. Tim Walz announced school districts will be able to reopen this fall in-person, with distance learning or a hybrid of the two based on COVID-19 data in the counties of each school district statewide.
Gov. Tim Walz announced school districts will be able to reopen this fall in-person, with distance learning or a hybrid of the two based on COVID-19 data in the counties of each school district statewide.
Trump, GOP suggest temporary fix for $600 jobless benefit
Frustrated congressional negotiators of a massive coronavirus relief bill are facing new pressure with Thursday's brutal economic news and the approaching lapse in a $600 per-week COVID-19 jobless benefit.
Frustrated congressional negotiators of a massive coronavirus relief bill are facing new pressure with Thursday's brutal economic news and the approaching lapse in a $600 per-week COVID-19 jobless benefit.
SEC goes to conference-only schedule, Sept. 26 start
The Southeastern Conference will play only league games in 2020 to deal with potential COVID-19 disruptions.
The Southeastern Conference will play only league games in 2020 to deal with potential COVID-19 disruptions.
St. Croix County Sheriff's Office will not enforce Wisconsin mask mandate
The St. Croix County Sheriff's Office will not be enforcing Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers' mask mandate once it goes into effect this weekend, according to a post written by Sheriff Scott Knudson on the office's Facebook page.
The St. Croix County Sheriff's Office will not be enforcing Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers' mask mandate once it goes into effect this weekend, according to a post written by Sheriff Scott Knudson on the office's Facebook page.
3 Minneapolis deputy police chiefs return after testing positive for COVID-19
Three deputy Minneapolis Police chiefs have returned to the office after testing positive for COVID-19, a spokesman confirms.
Three deputy Minneapolis Police chiefs have returned to the office after testing positive for COVID-19, a spokesman confirms.
Record economic plunge, bleak jobs numbers reveal virus toll
The U.S. economy shrank at a dizzying 33% annual rate in the April-June quarter — by far the worst quarterly plunge ever — when the viral outbreak shut down businesses, throwing tens of millions out of work and sending unemployment surging to 14.7%, the government said Thursday.
The U.S. economy shrank at a dizzying 33% annual rate in the April-June quarter — by far the worst quarterly plunge ever — when the viral outbreak shut down businesses, throwing tens of millions out of work and sending unemployment surging to 14.7%, the government said Thursday.
Wisconsin mandating masks indoors starting Saturday, Aug. 1
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers declared a public health emergency Thursday and issued an emergency order requiring individuals to wear face coverings indoors.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers declared a public health emergency Thursday and issued an emergency order requiring individuals to wear face coverings indoors.
COVID-19 in Minnesota: 745 new cases, 5 more deaths reported Thursday including person in their 30s
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 745 new cases of COVID-19 and five more deaths Thursday, bringing the total number of cases the state has seen to 53,692 and the death toll from the disease to 1,594. One of the five deaths was a Ramsey County resident in their 30s.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 745 new cases of COVID-19 and five more deaths Thursday, bringing the total number of cases the state has seen to 53,692 and the death toll from the disease to 1,594. One of the five deaths was a Ramsey County resident in their 30s.
Minnesota Governor to announce state's learning plan for 2020-21 school year at 2 p.m. Thursday
Gov. Tim Walz will announce the state’s learning plan for the upcoming 2020-21 school year in Minnesota Thursday afternoon.
Gov. Tim Walz will announce the state’s learning plan for the upcoming 2020-21 school year in Minnesota Thursday afternoon.
Mayor Frey closes all indoor bar areas in Minneapolis due to COVID-19 pandemic
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is closing all indoor bar areas due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is closing all indoor bar areas due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota could return to May's all-time high COVID-19 levels in a few weeks, expert says
Health experts in Minnesota haven’t been shy about linking an increase in COVID-19 cases to the reopening of bars and restaurants, but they say it’s not the only cause for concern.
Health experts in Minnesota haven’t been shy about linking an increase in COVID-19 cases to the reopening of bars and restaurants, but they say it’s not the only cause for concern.
'Cluster' of COVID-19 cases reported at Seneca Foods facility in Cumberland, Wisconsin
Barron County health officials are responding to a "cluster" of COVID-19 cases at the Seneca Foods facility in Cumberland, Wisconsin, according to an update from Barron County Public Health.
Barron County health officials are responding to a "cluster" of COVID-19 cases at the Seneca Foods facility in Cumberland, Wisconsin, according to an update from Barron County Public Health.