State health officials lay out guidelines for youth, adult sports starting June 10

The Minnesota Department of Health on Monday laid out guidelines for youth and adult sports as Governor Tim Walz prepares to loosen restrictions in several areas on June 10 amid the Coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 in Minnesota: 11 more deaths, 338 newly confirmed cases reported Monday as hospitalizations decrease

The Minnesota Department of Health reported 11 more deaths from COVID-19 and 338 newly confirmed cases Monday bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 1,197 and the total number of positive cases the state has seen so far to 28,224.

COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 646 deaths to date

The state of Wisconsin is reporting 646 deaths due to COVID-19 to date. 

Sheriff: Tree cut down to block Hwy. 61 on North Shore to keep visitors out amid COVID-19 pandemic

Authorities in northeastern Minnesota are investigating after they say it appears a tree was intentionally cut down to block Highway 61 in order to keep visitors away from the North Shore amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

With recovery of last case, New Zealand has eradicated virus

New Zealand appears to have eradicated the coronavirus for now after health officials said the last known infected person has recovered.

COVID-19 in Wisconsin: More than 20,000 positive tests to date

The state of Wisconsin has reported more than 20,000 positive COVID-19 tests to date, according to new data from the Department of Health Services. 

Minnesota reports 16 more COVID-19 deaths, 388 new cases

The Minnesota Department of Health reported 16 more deaths from COVID-19 and 388 newly confirmed cases Sunday bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 1,186 and the total number of positive cases the state has seen so far to 27,886.

World reaches 400,000 virus deaths

The confirmed global death toll from the COVID-19 virus reached at least 400,000 fatalities on Sunday.

Trader Joe’s, Costco, Whole Foods have best coronavirus safety measures among grocery stores: Survey

Ipsos released its Consumer Health & Safety Index survey on Wednesday and found that the three companies excelled at proper face-covering usage, social distancing and other critical procedures that help customers minimize their chance of contracting COVID-19.

Week of questions about long-term care COVID data leads to some answers

After a series of committee hearings and even a threat to obtain a legislative subpoena, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has released detailed information about COVID 19 related issues in long-term care facilities.

Minnesota reports 22 more COVID-19 deaths, 526 new cases

The Minnesota Department of Health reported 22 more deaths from COVID-19 and 526 newly confirmed cases Saturday, bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 1,170 and the total number of positive cases the state has seen so far to 27,501.

U of M president to recommend resuming in-person classes, reopening residence halls this fall

University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel will recommend to the Board of Regents next week that the university resume in-person classes and reopen residence halls, dining facilities and other campus services for the fall semester, amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

Gyms, fitness centers can reopen starting June 10

Gyms, fitness centers, yoga studios and martial arts in Minnesota can reopen starting next Wednesday. 

Mall of America set to reopen stores on Wednesday, June 10

On the same day, Minnesota is set to drop more restrictions put in place during the coronavirus pandemic, the Mall of America is set to reopen for the first time in months.