Minneapolis Aquatennial officially canceled 3 weeks before start
Just three weeks before it was set to start, the Minneapolis Aquatennial is officially off this year.
Just three weeks before it was set to start, the Minneapolis Aquatennial is officially off this year.
Texas couple married 53 years dies minutes apart while holding hands
An elderly couple in Texas reportedly died last week only 50 minutes apart from one other, while holding hands at a Fort Worth hospital, as each of them succumbed to complications from the novel coronavirus.
An elderly couple in Texas reportedly died last week only 50 minutes apart from one other, while holding hands at a Fort Worth hospital, as each of them succumbed to complications from the novel coronavirus.
Closing bars to stop coronavirus spread is backed by science
Authorities are closing honky tonks, bars and other drinking establishments in some parts of the U.S. to stem the surge of COVID-19 infections.
Authorities are closing honky tonks, bars and other drinking establishments in some parts of the U.S. to stem the surge of COVID-19 infections.
Trump says he looks like Lone Ranger in a mask and likes it
After long resisting wearing a mask in public, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he thinks it makes him look like the Lone Ranger — and he likes it.
After long resisting wearing a mask in public, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he thinks it makes him look like the Lone Ranger — and he likes it.
US sets new record for coronavirus cases in single day, according to Johns Hopkins Tally
The U.S. has set a new record for confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in a single day as new coronavirus infections surge across the country amid hasty reopenings in many states. 44,766 new cases were logged by Johns Hopkins’ Coronavirus Resource Center on July 1, surpassing previous record days in June and April.
The U.S. has set a new record for confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in a single day as new coronavirus infections surge across the country amid hasty reopenings in many states. 44,766 new cases were logged by Johns Hopkins’ Coronavirus Resource Center on July 1, surpassing previous record days in June and April.
Color-coded interactive map illustrates COVID-19 risk level by county in US
A new COVID Risk Level map was introduced to the public to help communities better understand the level of risk when it comes to the spread of COVID-19 in their particular county or state.
A new COVID Risk Level map was introduced to the public to help communities better understand the level of risk when it comes to the spread of COVID-19 in their particular county or state.
Minnesota bar, restaurant, brewery associations: Follow safety guidelines - our survival depends on it
Minnesota’s leading hospitality organizations issed an open letter to their members and the public Wednesday, urging them to adhere to COVID-19 safety guidelines.
Minnesota’s leading hospitality organizations issed an open letter to their members and the public Wednesday, urging them to adhere to COVID-19 safety guidelines.
More politicians voicing support to 'mask up' in public
In public spaces across the nation, even in the Twin Cities, there’s a push to mask the unmasked.
In public spaces across the nation, even in the Twin Cities, there’s a push to mask the unmasked.
McDonald’s halts dine-in service reopening plans due to spike in US COVID-19 cases
The announcement from the fast-food chain comes as multiple areas across the country are reinforcing lockdown restrictions in efforts to clamp down on surging COVID-19 cases.
The announcement from the fast-food chain comes as multiple areas across the country are reinforcing lockdown restrictions in efforts to clamp down on surging COVID-19 cases.
Hollowed out public health system faces more cuts amid coronavirus pandemic
States, cities and counties in dire straits have begun laying off and furloughing their limited staff, and even more devastation looms, as states reopen and cases surge.
States, cities and counties in dire straits have begun laying off and furloughing their limited staff, and even more devastation looms, as states reopen and cases surge.
Little evidence that George Floyd protests spread coronavirus in US
In what’s considered the first systematic look at the question, a team of economists determined that only one of 13 cities involved in the earliest wave of protests after Memorial Day had an increase that would fit the pattern.
In what’s considered the first systematic look at the question, a team of economists determined that only one of 13 cities involved in the earliest wave of protests after Memorial Day had an increase that would fit the pattern.
Ramsey County-run beaches will reopen Thursday ahead of holiday, but with no lifeguards
County-run beaches and playgrounds in Ramsey County will reopen on Thursday, ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
County-run beaches and playgrounds in Ramsey County will reopen on Thursday, ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
It’s not just the lungs — COVID-19 can affect the brain and heart of those infected, researchers say
As medical experts learn about the novel coronavirus, which continues to exhibit an array of ever-evolving symptoms and log-term effects, researchers have found that the deadly illness can have deleterious impacts on the heart and brain.
As medical experts learn about the novel coronavirus, which continues to exhibit an array of ever-evolving symptoms and log-term effects, researchers have found that the deadly illness can have deleterious impacts on the heart and brain.
US buys all of world’s remdesivir, preventing other countries from acquiring drug for months
The stockpiling has prompted outrage from global leaders.
The stockpiling has prompted outrage from global leaders.
'You're not invincible': Health leaders warn younger adults not to ignore COVID-19 safeguards over holiday
Minnesota health officials are warning members of the public to not let their guard down when it comes to COVID-19 as we head into a holiday weekend.
Minnesota health officials are warning members of the public to not let their guard down when it comes to COVID-19 as we head into a holiday weekend.
Watonwan County holds free COVID-19 testing at Madelia High School on July 1
Following a sharp increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases in Watonwan County, free testing is being held in Madelia, Minnesota.
Following a sharp increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases in Watonwan County, free testing is being held in Madelia, Minnesota.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 2 new deaths reported Wednesday
The state of Wisconsin's Department of Health Services reported two new COVID-19 deaths Wednesday, bringing the total to 786.
The state of Wisconsin's Department of Health Services reported two new COVID-19 deaths Wednesday, bringing the total to 786.
Wedding in India reportedly leads to death of groom and over 100 COVID-19 infections
More than 350 people have been tested due to contact tracing efforts as a result of the wedding, according to reports.
More than 350 people have been tested due to contact tracing efforts as a result of the wedding, according to reports.
Arizona reports record highs for coronavirus cases, deaths
The state department of health services reported 4,878 new cases and 88 additional deaths. Arizona now has a total of 84,092 cases and 1,720 deaths.
The state department of health services reported 4,878 new cases and 88 additional deaths. Arizona now has a total of 84,092 cases and 1,720 deaths.
Minnesota Zoo to receive $6 million bailout after closing due to COVID-19
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's administration is giving a $6 million bailout to the Minnesota Zoo after lawmakers failed to act in last month's special session.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's administration is giving a $6 million bailout to the Minnesota Zoo after lawmakers failed to act in last month's special session.