Wisconsin sets new daily high for positive COVID-19 tests with 738 new confirmed cases but no new deaths
Wisconsin has set a new daily high for new positive COVID-19 tests, state officials report.
Wisconsin has set a new daily high for new positive COVID-19 tests, state officials report.
Astudillo, Sano among Twins players who tested positive for COVID-19
Willians Astudillo and Miguel Sano have both tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of workout, the Twins have announced.
Willians Astudillo and Miguel Sano have both tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of workout, the Twins have announced.
Avoid using hand sanitizer before handling Fourth of July fireworks, officials warn
A fire department official warns that hand sanitizer and fireworks are a flammable combination.
A fire department official warns that hand sanitizer and fireworks are a flammable combination.
What is ‘new mutation’? Fauci says it may speed the spread of coronavirus
Dr. Fauci said Thursday that the coronavirus has mutated in a way that may replicate and spread more easily. Should the public be worried?
Dr. Fauci said Thursday that the coronavirus has mutated in a way that may replicate and spread more easily. Should the public be worried?
'The virus doesn’t care if we are tired': Doctors urge social distancing at July 4 gatherings
In a year that has seen event after event cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak, we know the July Fourth weekend will be different from years past.
In a year that has seen event after event cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak, we know the July Fourth weekend will be different from years past.
As Minnesota continues to relax COVID restrictions, seniors get chance to visit face-to-face with loved ones
Our senior population has been limited to virtual and window visits for months due to the coronavirus pandemic that has wreaked havoc at nursing homes.
Our senior population has been limited to virtual and window visits for months due to the coronavirus pandemic that has wreaked havoc at nursing homes.
Twins return to Target Field for training camp Friday ahead of shortened season
Months after the Major League Baseball season was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Minnesota Twins will be back at Target Field Friday.
Months after the Major League Baseball season was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Minnesota Twins will be back at Target Field Friday.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 30,317 positive cases, 796 deaths to date
The state of Wisconsin's Department of Health Services reported three new COVID-19 deaths Friday, bringing the total to 796.
The state of Wisconsin's Department of Health Services reported three new COVID-19 deaths Friday, bringing the total to 796.
Minnesota reports 8 more COVID-19 deaths, 423 positive cases and nearly 15,000 tests completed Friday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported eight new deaths attributed to COVID-19 and 423 newly confirmed cases, bringing the state's death toll to 1,458 and total number of positive cases to date to 37,624.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported eight new deaths attributed to COVID-19 and 423 newly confirmed cases, bringing the state's death toll to 1,458 and total number of positive cases to date to 37,624.
105 UW students in frat houses test positive for coronavirus
Health officials say the outbreak, along with cases among student athletes, is a troubling sign of what may be in store if colleges reopen in the fall.
Health officials say the outbreak, along with cases among student athletes, is a troubling sign of what may be in store if colleges reopen in the fall.
What will the next coronavirus relief bill look like? Congress mulls stimulus checks and back-to-work bonus
As a recent coronavirus resurgence threatens to derail the U.S. economy's gradual recovery from the worst downturn since the Great Depression, the spike in cases has put added pressure on Congress to pass another round of fiscal aid.
As a recent coronavirus resurgence threatens to derail the U.S. economy's gradual recovery from the worst downturn since the Great Depression, the spike in cases has put added pressure on Congress to pass another round of fiscal aid.
COVID-19 uncertainty leads to more wedding postponements and creative compromises
In the peak of Minnesota’s wedding season, couples are getting quick lessons in flexibility and compromise. Some are now bracing for the possibly of postponing their weddings for the second time due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the peak of Minnesota’s wedding season, couples are getting quick lessons in flexibility and compromise. Some are now bracing for the possibly of postponing their weddings for the second time due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Walz hedges on mask mandate amid concerns over 'mask police'
Gov. Tim Walz hedged this week when asked if he would impose a statewide mask requirement in Minnesota, saying he didn't want to turn business owners into the "mask police."
Gov. Tim Walz hedged this week when asked if he would impose a statewide mask requirement in Minnesota, saying he didn't want to turn business owners into the "mask police."
US adds 4.8 million jobs as unemployment falls to 11.1%
While the jobless rate was down from 13.3% in May, it is still at a Depression-era level. And the data was gathered during the second week of June, just before a number of states began to reverse or suspend the reopenings of their economies to try to beat back the virus.
While the jobless rate was down from 13.3% in May, it is still at a Depression-era level. And the data was gathered during the second week of June, just before a number of states began to reverse or suspend the reopenings of their economies to try to beat back the virus.
Confirmed coronavirus cases are rising in 40 of 50 states
The U.S. recorded 50,700 new cases, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.The number of confirmed coronavirus cases per day in the U.S. climbed to an all-time high on Thursday.
The U.S. recorded 50,700 new cases, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.The number of confirmed coronavirus cases per day in the U.S. climbed to an all-time high on Thursday.
Gov. Abbott issues statewide face covering requirement for Texans
"Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases, with few exceptions."
"Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases, with few exceptions."
Mortgage-relief options announced for eligible Minnesota homeowners impacted by COVID-19
State leaders are announcing a plan to offer mortgage-relief options for Minnesota homeowners impacted by COVID-19 who do not have a federally-backed mortgage.
State leaders are announcing a plan to offer mortgage-relief options for Minnesota homeowners impacted by COVID-19 who do not have a federally-backed mortgage.
Minnesota's COVID-19 situation update heading into 4th of July weekend
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 13 new deaths attributed to COVID-19--the highest number of deaths reported in a single day since June 19--bringing the death toll to 1,458.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 13 new deaths attributed to COVID-19--the highest number of deaths reported in a single day since June 19--bringing the death toll to 1,458.
Nearly 20 percent of Wisconsin's confirmed COVID-19 cases happened in the last two weeks, officials say
Nearly 20 percent of all of Wisconsin's COVID-19 cases have tested positive within the last two weeks, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. This comes after the state has been reopening and loosening restrictions.
Nearly 20 percent of all of Wisconsin's COVID-19 cases have tested positive within the last two weeks, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. This comes after the state has been reopening and loosening restrictions.
Dakota County announces partnership to increase testing at congregate care facilities
Dakota County is taking steps to increase COVID-19 testing at congregate and long-term care facilities.
Dakota County is taking steps to increase COVID-19 testing at congregate and long-term care facilities.