Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in need of volunteers as COVID-19 brings more animals needing care

Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in need of volunteers as COVID-19 brings more animals needing care

With Minnesota's stay-at-home order still in effect until at least May 18 and while Governor Walz has relaxed some rules for businesses, many are still spending more time at home and outdoors.

With Minnesota's stay-at-home order still in effect until at least May 18 and while Governor Walz has relaxed some rules for businesses, many are still spending more time at home and outdoors.

Llama antibodies studied as potential treatment for COVID-19

Llama antibodies studied as potential treatment for COVID-19

A new study explores how antibodies from llamas immunized with “prefusion-stabilized betacoronavirus spike proteins” may prove beneficial as therapeutic treatment for COVID-19 patients.

A new study explores how antibodies from llamas immunized with “prefusion-stabilized betacoronavirus spike proteins” may prove beneficial as therapeutic treatment for COVID-19 patients.

COVID-19 potentially sexually transmitted after researchers find virus in semen of male patients

COVID-19 potentially sexually transmitted after researchers find virus in semen of male patients

The novel coronavirus has been discovered in the semen of infected male individuals, according to Chinese researchers, potentially raising the prospect that the virus could potentially be sexually transmitted.

The novel coronavirus has been discovered in the semen of infected male individuals, according to Chinese researchers, potentially raising the prospect that the virus could potentially be sexually transmitted.

Twin Cities Orthopedics to test patients and staff for COVID-19 before surgeries

Twin Cities Orthopedics to test patients and staff for COVID-19 before surgeries

Hospitals across the state are preparing for elective surgeries to resume on Monday, which means a whole new set of rules and practices to patients and employees safe amid the pandemic.

Hospitals across the state are preparing for elective surgeries to resume on Monday, which means a whole new set of rules and practices to patients and employees safe amid the pandemic.

A late season frost/freeze is likely on the way

A late season frost/freeze is likely on the way

After a phenomenal first few days of May, the weather pattern across North America is about to change. A cooling trend can be expected just in time for the Fishing Opener and your Mother’s Day weekend that could lead to a widespread frost and/or freeze across much of Minnesota and Wisconsin.

After a phenomenal first few days of May, the weather pattern across North America is about to change. A cooling trend can be expected just in time for the Fishing Opener and your Mother’s Day weekend that could lead to a widespread frost and/or freeze across much of Minnesota and Wisconsin.

What you need to know about COVID-19 antibody tests

What you need to know about COVID-19 antibody tests

Recently, health officials have been discussing the importance of serology, or antibody tests, in the fight against COVID-19. Unlike the nasal swab tests, antibody tests use a small sample of your blood, usually taken by a finger prick.

Recently, health officials have been discussing the importance of serology, or antibody tests, in the fight against COVID-19. Unlike the nasal swab tests, antibody tests use a small sample of your blood, usually taken by a finger prick.

As COVID-19 testing ramps up, New York Times says St. Cloud is poised for next biggest outbreak

As COVID-19 testing ramps up, New York Times says St. Cloud is poised for next biggest outbreak

A coronavirus outbreak in Stearns County is getting national attention after the New York Times labeled St. Cloud as the number one most likely place in the country for the next big flare-up.

A coronavirus outbreak in Stearns County is getting national attention after the New York Times labeled St. Cloud as the number one most likely place in the country for the next big flare-up.

Baby fox saved in West St. Paul, Minnesota

Baby fox saved in West St. Paul, Minnesota

A sick baby fox was rescued in West St. Paul over the weekend thanks to police and the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota.

A sick baby fox was rescued in West St. Paul over the weekend thanks to police and the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota.

With over 4,500 COVID-19 tests in 24-hour period, Minnesota getting closer to Gov. Walz's goal of 5,000 tests a day

With over 4,500 COVID-19 tests in 24-hour period, Minnesota getting closer to Gov. Walz's goal of 5,000 tests a day

Minnesota is getting closer and closer to Gov. Tim Walz’s goal of completing 5,000 COVID-19 tests per day by Monday, May 4—a number he has said will be key to opening back up the state’s economy. 

Minnesota is getting closer and closer to Gov. Tim Walz’s goal of completing 5,000 COVID-19 tests per day by Monday, May 4—a number he has said will be key to opening back up the state’s economy. 

University of Minnesota infectious disease experts outline 3 scenarios for COVID-19 pandemic

University of Minnesota infectious disease experts outline 3 scenarios for COVID-19 pandemic

The University of Minnesota's Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy is outlining its recommendations for the next steps in the COVID-19 pandemic response by looking at three possible scenarios for how the virus will impact the public.

The University of Minnesota's Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy is outlining its recommendations for the next steps in the COVID-19 pandemic response by looking at three possible scenarios for how the virus will impact the public.

Forest Service: Lutsen Mountains plans to nearly double in size, add 8 new lifts

Forest Service: Lutsen Mountains plans to nearly double in size, add 8 new lifts

Documents published by the Superior National Forest and the National Forest Service show Lutsen Mountains Ski Area’s plan to nearly double in size, build a two new base areas and construct numerous new chairlifts.

Documents published by the Superior National Forest and the National Forest Service show Lutsen Mountains Ski Area’s plan to nearly double in size, build a two new base areas and construct numerous new chairlifts.

Twin Cities experiences driest April in more than a decade

Twin Cities experiences driest April in more than a decade

Despite getting over three quarters of an inch of rain officially at MSP Airport on Wednesday, this April will go down as the driest since 2009. Certainly has been a far different look at what mid spring could look like in the Twin Cities when compared to the last several years. We have certainly seen our fair share of miserable spring weather the last 5 years or so with plenty of late season snow, clouds, and rainfall.

Despite getting over three quarters of an inch of rain officially at MSP Airport on Wednesday, this April will go down as the driest since 2009. Certainly has been a far different look at what mid spring could look like in the Twin Cities when compared to the last several years. We have certainly seen our fair share of miserable spring weather the last 5 years or so with plenty of late season snow, clouds, and rainfall.