How much impact could Sturgis rally have on COVID caseload?
Rumbles from the motorcycles and rock shows of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally have hardly cleared from the Black Hills of South Dakota, and the reports of COVID-19 infections among rallygoers are already streaming in - 178 cases across five states, according to contact tracers.
Rumbles from the motorcycles and rock shows of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally have hardly cleared from the Black Hills of South Dakota, and the reports of COVID-19 infections among rallygoers are already streaming in - 178 cases across five states, according to contact tracers.
Minnesota State Fair sees another slow day as Friday's attendance reaches just 77,406
After a slow start, the Minnesota State Fair saw an uptick in visitors on Friday with 77,406 people coming through the gates, but still well below normal.
After a slow start, the Minnesota State Fair saw an uptick in visitors on Friday with 77,406 people coming through the gates, but still well below normal.
Group rallies against vaccine mandates at Minnesota State Capitol
Days after the FDA gave full approval to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for adults, triggering some companies to move forward with new vaccine requirements, a group gathered in the Minnesota State Capitol to oppose mandates.
Days after the FDA gave full approval to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for adults, triggering some companies to move forward with new vaccine requirements, a group gathered in the Minnesota State Capitol to oppose mandates.
US intelligence agencies remain divided on origins of COVID-19
U.S. intelligence agencies are still divided on the origins of the coronavirus, but believe China’s leaders did not know about the virus before the start of the global pandemic.
U.S. intelligence agencies are still divided on the origins of the coronavirus, but believe China’s leaders did not know about the virus before the start of the global pandemic.
Minnesota State Fair sees lowest single-day attendance number in 20 years
Day 1 got off to a slow start as heavy rain and COVID-19 concerns led to the lowest single-day attendance at the fair in at least 20 years.
Day 1 got off to a slow start as heavy rain and COVID-19 concerns led to the lowest single-day attendance at the fair in at least 20 years.
After Albert Lea school outbreak, Minnesota health officials urge schools to mask up
In a call on Friday, Minnesota health leaders are urging schools to take steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as the state sees an increase in cases, including at schools, camps, and child care facilities.
In a call on Friday, Minnesota health leaders are urging schools to take steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as the state sees an increase in cases, including at schools, camps, and child care facilities.
Biden's eviction ban blocked: Homeowner options to pursue
The Supreme Court once again ruled the CDC's eviction ban as unconstitutional. (iStock)
The Supreme Court once again ruled the CDC's eviction ban as unconstitutional. (iStock)
Minnesota Department of Health adds new COVID-19 testing sites in St. Paul, Bloomington
The State of Minnesota is opening two new saliva COVID-19 testing sites in the metro.
The State of Minnesota is opening two new saliva COVID-19 testing sites in the metro.
Albert Lea quarantines nearly 300 students for COVID-19 in first week of school
Nearly 300 Albert Lea students have been quarantined for exposure to COVID-19 after the first week of school, prompting changes to the school district's face mask requirements.
Nearly 300 Albert Lea students have been quarantined for exposure to COVID-19 after the first week of school, prompting changes to the school district's face mask requirements.
Walz: No plans to impose COVID-19 emergency, mask mandate over rising cases
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says his administration is not considering a new peacetime emergency or mask mandate to handle increasing COVID-19 infections.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says his administration is not considering a new peacetime emergency or mask mandate to handle increasing COVID-19 infections.
Walz: No plans to impose COVID-19 emergency, mask mandate over rising cases
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says his administration is not considering a new peacetime emergency or mask mandate to handle increasing COVID-19 infections.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says his administration is not considering a new peacetime emergency or mask mandate to handle increasing COVID-19 infections.
US unemployment claims rise by 4,000 to 353,000
U.S. unemployment claims rose for the first time in five weeks even though the economy and job market have been recovering from the pandemic.
U.S. unemployment claims rose for the first time in five weeks even though the economy and job market have been recovering from the pandemic.
Do I need a mask: What are the Minnesota State Fair's COVID-19 guidelines?
Minnesota State Fair attendees will not be required to wear masks inside buildings on the fairgrounds during this year’s Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Minnesota State Fair attendees will not be required to wear masks inside buildings on the fairgrounds during this year’s Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Gov. Hochul adds 12,000 more COVID-related deaths to state count
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul acknowledged on her first day in office that the state has had nearly 12,000 more deaths from COVID-19 than Cuomo told the public.
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul acknowledged on her first day in office that the state has had nearly 12,000 more deaths from COVID-19 than Cuomo told the public.
Minnesota State Fair kickoff: Vendors excited for fair start despite COVID-19 trepidations
As they make their final preparations, vendors say they are happy and excited to be back at the Minnesota State Fair, despite the worries the recent surge in delta variant COVID-19 cases has caused.
As they make their final preparations, vendors say they are happy and excited to be back at the Minnesota State Fair, despite the worries the recent surge in delta variant COVID-19 cases has caused.
COVID-19 origins report: Unclassified version of US review expected within 'days'
An unclassified version of a review on the COVID-19 origins sought by President Joe Biden is expected to be released within “several days.”
An unclassified version of a review on the COVID-19 origins sought by President Joe Biden is expected to be released within “several days.”
Delta Air Lines to charge unvaccinated employees monthly fee, CEO says
Delta says it is requiring all unvaccinated employees to get tested weekly for COVID-19 and will charge those on the company's healthcare plan $200 a month starting in November.
Delta says it is requiring all unvaccinated employees to get tested weekly for COVID-19 and will charge those on the company's healthcare plan $200 a month starting in November.
J&J COVID-19 booster shot generates 'robust' antibody response, company says
Johnson & Johnson said new data support a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine eight months after inoculation, showing a 9-fold antibody level increase.
Johnson & Johnson said new data support a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine eight months after inoculation, showing a 9-fold antibody level increase.
MDH: Minnesota State Fair brings concerns of increased COVID-19 spread
The Minnesota State Fair is being billed as the "Great Minnesota Get Back Together," but there’s concern that fairgoers will get infected with COVID-19 together.
The Minnesota State Fair is being billed as the "Great Minnesota Get Back Together," but there’s concern that fairgoers will get infected with COVID-19 together.
COVID-19 boosters available in Minnesota starting week of Sept. 20
COVID-19 booster shots will be available in Minnesota starting the week of Sept. 20, according to Minnesota Department of Health Infectious Disease Director Kris Ehresmann.
COVID-19 booster shots will be available in Minnesota starting the week of Sept. 20, according to Minnesota Department of Health Infectious Disease Director Kris Ehresmann.