Minnesota contact tracing effort hits legislative roadblock
Minnesota health officials' plan to have 4,200 investigators tracing the contacts of people who test positive for coronavirus ran into a legislative roadblock Tuesday.
Minnesota health officials' plan to have 4,200 investigators tracing the contacts of people who test positive for coronavirus ran into a legislative roadblock Tuesday.
What concerns Minnesota hospital workers about resuming elective surgeries
Starting Monday, the state of Minnesota loosened restrictions on elective surgeries amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but some hospital workers are concerned by the state’s latest move.
Starting Monday, the state of Minnesota loosened restrictions on elective surgeries amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but some hospital workers are concerned by the state’s latest move.
Minnesota doctor to be honorary grand marshal for Sunday NASCAR race
NASCAR will return to racing this Sunday and it plans to honor frontline heroes at the fanless race, including a doctor from Minnesota.
NASCAR will return to racing this Sunday and it plans to honor frontline heroes at the fanless race, including a doctor from Minnesota.
2nd of 4 planned hog disposal sites opens in Le Sueur County, Minnesota
In a U.S. Senate hearing on the COVID-19 crisis Tuesday, Sen. Tina Smith highlighted the sad reality that Minnesota farmers are forced to destroy thousands of hogs each day to relieve a backlog from affected processing plants.
In a U.S. Senate hearing on the COVID-19 crisis Tuesday, Sen. Tina Smith highlighted the sad reality that Minnesota farmers are forced to destroy thousands of hogs each day to relieve a backlog from affected processing plants.
Fauci warns of 'suffering and death' if US reopens too soon
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert, is warning Congress that if the country reopens too soon during the coronavirus pandemic, it will bring “needless suffering and death.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert, is warning Congress that if the country reopens too soon during the coronavirus pandemic, it will bring “needless suffering and death.”
Minnesota hits goal of 5,000 COVID-19 tests in one day for the first time
For the first time, the state of Minnesota met its goal of completing 5,000 COVID-19 tests in one day, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. This comes eight days after Governor Tim Walz's previously set goal of reaching 5,000 tests per day by May 4.
For the first time, the state of Minnesota met its goal of completing 5,000 COVID-19 tests in one day, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. This comes eight days after Governor Tim Walz's previously set goal of reaching 5,000 tests per day by May 4.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: Brown County has highest rate of infection
Brown County remains the region with the highest rate of COVID-19 infections in the state of Wisconsin, according to Department of Health Services data.
Brown County remains the region with the highest rate of COVID-19 infections in the state of Wisconsin, according to Department of Health Services data.
Counterfeit masks reaching frontline health workers in US
An investigation has found millions of counterfeit medical masks, gloves, gowns and other supplies being used in hospitals across the country, putting lives at risk.
An investigation has found millions of counterfeit medical masks, gloves, gowns and other supplies being used in hospitals across the country, putting lives at risk.
Dr. Anthony Fauci says US COVID-19 death toll ‘likely higher’ than official tallies
As of May 12, Johns Hopkins had reported that more than 81,000 people in the United States had died from the novel coronavirus.
As of May 12, Johns Hopkins had reported that more than 81,000 people in the United States had died from the novel coronavirus.
COVID-19 in Minnesota: Death toll surpasses 600, positive cases cross 12,000 mark
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 23 additional deaths attributed to COVID-19 Tuesday and 695 new lab-confirmed cases, bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 614 and the total number of positive cases to 12,494.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 23 additional deaths attributed to COVID-19 Tuesday and 695 new lab-confirmed cases, bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 614 and the total number of positive cases to 12,494.
Wisconsin allowing retail stores to reopen for in-person shopping, starting immediately
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is allowing retail stores to reopen for in-person shopping, effective immediately.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is allowing retail stores to reopen for in-person shopping, effective immediately.
Are Minnesota hospitals ready for stay-at-home to expire?
With Minnesota’s stay-at-home order set to expire in one week, the Governor is likely meeting with major stakeholders to evaluate if an extension is needed. One of the key factors in their decision will be whether hospitals feel prepared.
With Minnesota’s stay-at-home order set to expire in one week, the Governor is likely meeting with major stakeholders to evaluate if an extension is needed. One of the key factors in their decision will be whether hospitals feel prepared.
Trump says Americans could see a second round of stimulus payments: 'We're talking about that'
President Trump said Monday his administration is considering a second round of coronavirus stimulus payments.
President Trump said Monday his administration is considering a second round of coronavirus stimulus payments.
Doctors warn of mysterious health condition linked to COVID-19 affecting children
Health officials are warning the public after children on the east coast have died due to a mysterious health condition linked to COVID-19. Though it's rare, doctors want families to be aware.
Health officials are warning the public after children on the east coast have died due to a mysterious health condition linked to COVID-19. Though it's rare, doctors want families to be aware.
Family mourns loss of woman who died from COVID-19 complications, pushes for compassionate exceptions
A Minnesota family is mourning after their loved one died from COVID-19 complications. Now, they hope others in their position can get compassionate exceptions to bring home loved ones as they live their final hours.
A Minnesota family is mourning after their loved one died from COVID-19 complications. Now, they hope others in their position can get compassionate exceptions to bring home loved ones as they live their final hours.
Minnesota quietly releases new COVID-19 scenario: Stay-at-home through May
Minnesota has quietly released a new modeling scenario for fighting the coronavirus: extending the stay-at-home order through May.
Minnesota has quietly released a new modeling scenario for fighting the coronavirus: extending the stay-at-home order through May.
U.S. coronavirus deaths top 80,000, according to Johns Hopkins
As of May 11, there were more than 1.3 million confirmed cases in the United States.
As of May 11, there were more than 1.3 million confirmed cases in the United States.
Lake Minnetonka 4th of July Celebration cancelled due to COVID-19
As events across the state make cancellations due to COVID-19 concerns, the Lake Minnetonka 4th of July Celebration is following suit.
As events across the state make cancellations due to COVID-19 concerns, the Lake Minnetonka 4th of July Celebration is following suit.
Organ transplants dive amid virus crisis, start to inch back
Deceased donor transplants -- the most common kind -- dropped by about half in the U.S. and 90% in France from late February into early April, researchers reported Monday in the journal Lancet.
Deceased donor transplants -- the most common kind -- dropped by about half in the U.S. and 90% in France from late February into early April, researchers reported Monday in the journal Lancet.
Not all Minnesota businesses are accepting state guidance on worker safety, officials say
Officials with the Minnesota Department of Health said Monday that although they have provided guidance on worker safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic, not all businesses are taking the precautions.
Officials with the Minnesota Department of Health said Monday that although they have provided guidance on worker safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic, not all businesses are taking the precautions.