Wind-swept ice piles up on the shores of Mille Lacs
Piles of wind-swept, built-up ice are threatening Mille Lacs homes and businesses.
Piles of wind-swept, built-up ice are threatening Mille Lacs homes and businesses.
Pretty average winter for Minnesota, unlike rest of US
It was a pretty typical cold season here in Minnesota. Well, as “typical” as it gets with some bitter cold snaps, several snow storms, and almost persistent snow and ice cover for much of the season. But, Minnesota is about the only state that had a somewhat “usual” winter season.
It was a pretty typical cold season here in Minnesota. Well, as “typical” as it gets with some bitter cold snaps, several snow storms, and almost persistent snow and ice cover for much of the season. But, Minnesota is about the only state that had a somewhat “usual” winter season.
Mayo Clinic leads research on 'encouraging' plasma treatment for COVID-19
As more people become infected with the coronavirus, one of the therapies the FDA is exploring is the use of convalescent blood plasma from people who have already recovered. The Mayo Clinic is leading the research on behalf of the FDA and, so far, the results are encouraging.
As more people become infected with the coronavirus, one of the therapies the FDA is exploring is the use of convalescent blood plasma from people who have already recovered. The Mayo Clinic is leading the research on behalf of the FDA and, so far, the results are encouraging.
Science Museum of Minnesota's Omnitheater movies now available to watch at home
The Science Museum of Minnesota is closed, along with its omnitheater, but fans are not out of options.
The Science Museum of Minnesota is closed, along with its omnitheater, but fans are not out of options.
Pig leads police officers on 45-minute pursuit before capture
The incident on Friday and was caught on body-cam footage by responding officers of the Stamford Police Department.
The incident on Friday and was caught on body-cam footage by responding officers of the Stamford Police Department.
Mayo Clinic researching why COVID-19 impacts some patients worse than others
One of the mysteries of COVID-19 is why it strikes some patients harder than others. At Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, researchers are already creating databases to capture the progress of the disease in individual patients.
One of the mysteries of COVID-19 is why it strikes some patients harder than others. At Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, researchers are already creating databases to capture the progress of the disease in individual patients.
3M donating $20M to COVID-19 response, includes $2M for research at University of Minnesota
Minnesota based-company 3M will be donating $20 million to help support response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota based-company 3M will be donating $20 million to help support response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
April is becoming the new November
After one of the driest stretches to potentially round out a snow season on record in the Twin Cities, it finally happened; it snowed. A lot. It was actually one of the larger storms of the entire season recording 6.6” of fluff at MSP Airport. Because of this storm, and another inch or so in the following couple of days, we have now seen over 50” on the season and will be roughly 2 inches within average. But our snow also means that we have now seen a third consecutive April with above average snowfall. While not groundbreaking information itself, this may spell a much larger change in our overall snowfall distribution here in Minnesota.
After one of the driest stretches to potentially round out a snow season on record in the Twin Cities, it finally happened; it snowed. A lot. It was actually one of the larger storms of the entire season recording 6.6” of fluff at MSP Airport. Because of this storm, and another inch or so in the following couple of days, we have now seen over 50” on the season and will be roughly 2 inches within average. But our snow also means that we have now seen a third consecutive April with above average snowfall. While not groundbreaking information itself, this may spell a much larger change in our overall snowfall distribution here in Minnesota.
Minnesota governor says 5,000 COVID-19 tests a day is possible by May 4
While recent data from the Minnesota Department of Health shows a drop in COVID-19 testing, Governor Tim Walz says it's still possible to be doing 5,000 COVID-19 diagnostic tests per day by May 4, the day his stay-at-home order is scheduled to expire.
While recent data from the Minnesota Department of Health shows a drop in COVID-19 testing, Governor Tim Walz says it's still possible to be doing 5,000 COVID-19 diagnostic tests per day by May 4, the day his stay-at-home order is scheduled to expire.
Boundary Waters Canoe Area to close Wednesday until May 4
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area is closed until May 4, the Forest Service announced Wednesday.
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area is closed until May 4, the Forest Service announced Wednesday.
Pilot makes emergency landing on road near Duluth, Minnesota
A pilot made an emergency landing on a road near Duluth, Minnesota Tuesday afternoon after his plane’s engine stalled mid-air.
A pilot made an emergency landing on a road near Duluth, Minnesota Tuesday afternoon after his plane’s engine stalled mid-air.
Positioning, not ventilation could be key to COVID-19 treatment
From the beginning, it has been one of the tell-tale signs of COVID-19: extremely low blood oxygen saturation levels. It may also be a clue to an effective treatment.
From the beginning, it has been one of the tell-tale signs of COVID-19: extremely low blood oxygen saturation levels. It may also be a clue to an effective treatment.
Walz 'optimistic' Minnesota can ramp up COVID-19 testing in the short term
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has not been shy about his goal to increase COVID-19 testing throughout the state and now says he's "optimistic" that the state can "ramp up in the short run."
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has not been shy about his goal to increase COVID-19 testing throughout the state and now says he's "optimistic" that the state can "ramp up in the short run."
Mayo Clinic serology test could play key role in pandemic response
The serology test developed at the Mayo Clinic laboratory could be an important weapon in COVID-19 fight.
The serology test developed at the Mayo Clinic laboratory could be an important weapon in COVID-19 fight.
As researchers develop COVID-19 vaccine, a plasma therapy trial is in motion nationwide
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise throughout the United States, the pressure is on to find a vaccine. It's going to take some time.
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise throughout the United States, the pressure is on to find a vaccine. It's going to take some time.
The moon will line up with Jupiter, Saturn and Mars this week in dazzling sky show
Stargazers are in for a special treat this week with the rare opportunity of basking in the glory of an astronomical alignment eons in the making as the moon lines up with Saturn, Mars and Jupiter.
Stargazers are in for a special treat this week with the rare opportunity of basking in the glory of an astronomical alignment eons in the making as the moon lines up with Saturn, Mars and Jupiter.
Too close for contagion?
Six feet is supposed to be the new social distancing norm, but is it far enough?
Six feet is supposed to be the new social distancing norm, but is it far enough?
Washington COVID-19 model based on different assumptions
Minnesota officials have been under pressure to explain why the model the state is relying on for the spread of COVID-19 differs so dramatically from one developed by the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington.
Minnesota officials have been under pressure to explain why the model the state is relying on for the spread of COVID-19 differs so dramatically from one developed by the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington.
Minnesota's coronavirus death projections are much higher than others. Why?
The nation's top infectious disease official, Dr. Anthony Fauci, cut his projection of the U.S. coronavirus death total by half, crediting social distancing. Fauci's new prediction -- that 60,000 Americans would die -- was dramatically different than the numbers Minnesota's health commissioner and governor are using.
The nation's top infectious disease official, Dr. Anthony Fauci, cut his projection of the U.S. coronavirus death total by half, crediting social distancing. Fauci's new prediction -- that 60,000 Americans would die -- was dramatically different than the numbers Minnesota's health commissioner and governor are using.
Minnesota health commissioner criticizes claims of inflated COVID-19 death counts
The Minnesota Department of Health commissioner is pushing back on "misinformation" regarding how COVID-19 deaths are being recorded after two Minnesota state senators alleged the death counts are being inflated.
The Minnesota Department of Health commissioner is pushing back on "misinformation" regarding how COVID-19 deaths are being recorded after two Minnesota state senators alleged the death counts are being inflated.