Mayo Clinic helping fast-track COVID-19 immunity test and treatment
The Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota are part of a nationwide effort to begin using old-school medicine to treat this modern pandemic.
The Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota are part of a nationwide effort to begin using old-school medicine to treat this modern pandemic.
University of Minnesota researchers identify mutations in novel coronavirus that allowed it to spread faster
Researchers at the University of Minnesota studied how mutations made the novel coronavirus attach more strongly to human cells, allowing it to infect and spread faster than similar viruses before it.
Researchers at the University of Minnesota studied how mutations made the novel coronavirus attach more strongly to human cells, allowing it to infect and spread faster than similar viruses before it.
COVID-19 clinical trial launches at U of M; researchers hope to find new use for old malaria drug
The race to find new treatment for COVID-19 is underway at the University of Minnesota. Researchers are taking a close look at a drug that has received a lot of attention in the last few weeks, hydroxychloroquine. One of the co-investigators of the clinical trial joined FOX 9 to explain the potential the drug might have, and a warning for those who may try to use the drug without a prescription.
The race to find new treatment for COVID-19 is underway at the University of Minnesota. Researchers are taking a close look at a drug that has received a lot of attention in the last few weeks, hydroxychloroquine. One of the co-investigators of the clinical trial joined FOX 9 to explain the potential the drug might have, and a warning for those who may try to use the drug without a prescription.
COVID-19 clinical trials at University of Minnesota, study participants needed
Medical researchers at the University of Minnesota are in the fast lane testing existing drugs that could help people who are exposed or get infected with the COVID-19 virus.
Medical researchers at the University of Minnesota are in the fast lane testing existing drugs that could help people who are exposed or get infected with the COVID-19 virus.
How to avoid the biggest pitfalls of working from home
The coronavirus is forcing a new trend in the workplace... or more like... out of the workplace. It can be tricky to make working from home work for you. Phyllis Moen, a professor of sociology at the University of Minnesota, is an expert on workplaces - she gave us some tips on the pitfalls to avoid while working at home.
The coronavirus is forcing a new trend in the workplace... or more like... out of the workplace. It can be tricky to make working from home work for you. Phyllis Moen, a professor of sociology at the University of Minnesota, is an expert on workplaces - she gave us some tips on the pitfalls to avoid while working at home.
Study: COVID-19 can potentially live on surfaces for days
An initial study released Tuesday from the National Institutes of Health showed COVID-19 can live on surfaces.
An initial study released Tuesday from the National Institutes of Health showed COVID-19 can live on surfaces.
How to help Minnesota's small businesses survive the coronavirus crisis
Small businesses are preparing to take a hit while waiting out coronavirus concerns.
Small businesses are preparing to take a hit while waiting out coronavirus concerns.
U of M medical students offer free childcare to health care workers on front lines of coronavirus
University of Minnesota medical students are stepping up to help after nurses, doctors and hospital workers all over the state realized they didn’t have anyone to care for their children after the Governor closed schools earlier this week.
University of Minnesota medical students are stepping up to help after nurses, doctors and hospital workers all over the state realized they didn’t have anyone to care for their children after the Governor closed schools earlier this week.
University of Minnesota changes decision to cancel graduation ceremonies, announces postponement
A day after announcing the cancellation of the University of Minnesota's graduation ceremonies systemwide due to the coronavirus pandemic, President Joan Gabel has instead decided to postpone the ceremonies.
A day after announcing the cancellation of the University of Minnesota's graduation ceremonies systemwide due to the coronavirus pandemic, President Joan Gabel has instead decided to postpone the ceremonies.
Gopher All-American senior pitcher Amber Fiser evaluates future after cancelled season
At a time when softball season should be in full swing, the pings of the bat and pitches hitting the mitt are replaced with silence at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.
At a time when softball season should be in full swing, the pings of the bat and pitches hitting the mitt are replaced with silence at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.
University of Minnesota suspends in-person classes for rest of the semester, graduation ceremonies cancelled
There will be no more in-person classes at University of Minnesota for the rest of the semester, and graduation ceremonies have been cancelled, according to an update from U of M President Joan Gabel.
There will be no more in-person classes at University of Minnesota for the rest of the semester, and graduation ceremonies have been cancelled, according to an update from U of M President Joan Gabel.
University of Minnesota student tests positive for coronavirus
The University of Minnesota says one of its students has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus, the first reported case at the university.
The University of Minnesota says one of its students has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus, the first reported case at the university.
Police release description of man believed to be responsible for recent attempted abductions near U of M
Police believe the same man is responsible for two attempted abductions near the University of Minnesota in late February and early March.
Police believe the same man is responsible for two attempted abductions near the University of Minnesota in late February and early March.
University of Minnesota suspends in-person instruction amid coronavirus concerns
The University of Minnesota is implementing changes due to concerns over COVID-19. Though there are no known cases of COVID-19 in the university, officials are taking precautionary measures.
The University of Minnesota is implementing changes due to concerns over COVID-19. Though there are no known cases of COVID-19 in the university, officials are taking precautionary measures.
Sexual assault in parking ramp on University of Minnesota campus prompts safety alert
The University of Minnesota’s Department of Public Safety issued a campus wide safety alert over the weekend following a sexual assault in a parking ramp.
The University of Minnesota’s Department of Public Safety issued a campus wide safety alert over the weekend following a sexual assault in a parking ramp.
Minneapolis police investigate attempted abduction near University of Minnesota
Minneapolis police are investigating an attempted abduction that took place Sunday evening near the University of Minnesota campus.
Minneapolis police are investigating an attempted abduction that took place Sunday evening near the University of Minnesota campus.
After school program introduces Twin Cities kids to squash with a focus on higher education
Usually associated with elite private schools and universities, a program at the University of Minnesota is teaching student athletes the game of squash and exposing them to higher education in the process.
Usually associated with elite private schools and universities, a program at the University of Minnesota is teaching student athletes the game of squash and exposing them to higher education in the process.
Minneapolis police investigating attempted abduction in Marcy-Holmes neighborhood
The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating an attempted abduction that occurred near the University of Minnesota campus Sunday night.
The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating an attempted abduction that occurred near the University of Minnesota campus Sunday night.
University of Minnesota-Duluth student returns from South Korea after classes canceled due to coronavirus
A University of Minnesota-Duluth student is back home from South Korea after the university canceled classes due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.
A University of Minnesota-Duluth student is back home from South Korea after the university canceled classes due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Minnesota universities canceling some study abroad programs amid coronavirus outbreak
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, Minnesota universities are canceling some of their study abroad programs for the semester.
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, Minnesota universities are canceling some of their study abroad programs for the semester.