President Trump holds first rally since contracting coronavirus

Just a week after his release from the hospital, President Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail Monday for the first time since contracting the coronavirus, resuming his effort to stage a late comeback in the election’s final stretch.

COVID-19 virus can survive for up to 28 days on common surfaces, study finds

A recent study uncovered new information about SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and how it behaves on surfaces, revealing that the virus can survive on surfaces for significantly longer than previously thought.

COVID-19 in Wisconsin: Northeast metro areas still driving case spike

The metro areas of Oshkosh-Neenah, Appleton and Green Bay, Wisconsin continue to drive the case uptick statewide, according to an analysis from the New York Times. 

Minnesota widow shares her story in hopes of helping others navigating the world of cancer
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Rachel Engstrom's new book, "Wife, Widow, Now What?: How I Navigated the Cancer World and How You Can, Too" is part memoir, part self-help book. Rachel joined the Buzz to talk about her journey and how the book aims to support those who may be able to learn from her experiences.

Upward COVID-19 case trend in Minnesota worries experts

Health officials say Saturday’s record high for newly confirmed COVID-19 cases in a single day in Minnesota is a trend in the wrong direction.

COVID-19 in Wisconsin: State eclipses 150,000 total cases

The state of Wisconsin has eclipsed 150,000 COVID-19 cases, according to new data released by the Department of Health Services. 

Home care workers rally at State Capitol calling for lawmakers' support amid pandemic

Home care workers and those they provide for held a rally at the Minnesota State Capitol Saturday calling on lawmakers to take action and support their critical service during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Minnesota's 2nd COVID-19 saliva testing site to open in Winona

The Minnesota Department of Health will be opening the state's second free COVID-19 saliva testing site in Winona next week.

9 Salmonella cases linked to Woodbury, Minnesota juice bar

The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating a salmonellosis outbreak lined to Nekter Juice Bar in Woodbury, Minnesota.

Fairview laying off over 400 employees at St. Joseph's, Bethesda

M Health Fairview is laying off more than 400 employees between two of its hospitals in St. Paul, Minnesota—Bethesda and St. Joseph’s. 

Nine COVID-19 cases associated with Trump Bemidji rally, MDH says

President Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Bemidji, Minnesota last month has now been associated with nine cases of COVID-19, according to state health officials. 

Diabetes drug recalled over excess levels of cancer-causing agent

A diabetes drug is facing recall because the medication contains excess levels of a cancer-causing agent, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week.

Minnesota announces free COVID-19 testing events for week of Oct. 12

Minnesota is announcing the latest cities that will have free COVID-19 testing events as part of a push to increase access to testing statewide

Regeneron asks FDA for emergency use authorization for antibody drug that treated Trump

Regeneron is seeking emergency use authorization from the FDA for its drug that was used to treat President Donald Trump while he was hospitalized with COVID-19.

Three-time cancer survivor on what makes Light the Night so special
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This Sunday's Light the Night event is going virtual. Ahead of the event, three-time cancer survivor Peter Pearson joined the Buzz with more on his miraculous story and how the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is supporting those with blood cancer.

Gov. Evers activates field hospital as COVID-19 keeps surging

The pandemic is "out of control in Wisconsin." Those are the words used by Governor Tony Evers on Wednesday, Oct. 7.