State's 5th Free Saliva Testing Site To Open In Mankato
State officials say the state's fifth free saliva COVID-19 testing site will open Friday in Mankato.
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State officials say the state's fifth free saliva COVID-19 testing site will open Friday in Mankato.
Minnesota health officials on Wednesday reported 1,082 new COVID-19 cases and 35 more deaths -- the largest spike in daily deaths seen since late May.
The Salvation Army says 20 of its staff members from Minnesota and North Dakota tested positive for the coronavirus after 62 people attended a recent conference in northern Minnesota.
"We were supposed to get old together. We were supposed to have a 50th wedding anniversary, and we're supposed to be one of those cute, little old couples that still hold hands and walk around the street," Terra Girard said. "People have to take this seriously."
After decades in Dinkytown, the Purple Onion is closed.
It's a sprint to the finish line for Mayo Clinic researchers developing a COVID-19 vaccine.
Jason Lewis, Sen. Tina Smith's challenger, said there's a double-standard for Republicans and Democrats over COVID-19 rules.
"If we could start by just getting on the same page with masking and social distancing, I think that would really go a long way," MDH's Kris Ehresmann said.
Shelters and housing advocates in the Twin Cities are preparing for the drop in temperatures coming this week.
Will most Americans be getting another stimulus check before the end of the year? Right now it looks doubtful.
Zach Sobiech, the Minnesota teen whose music and fearless battle with osteosarcoma touched people around the globe, has returned to the top of the iTunes music charts.
Gus Ereth, a 71-year-old retired railroad worker, thinks Burgum's done a good job overall and is a lock for reelection — the governor has his vote — but would like to see him be more aggressive against the virus, even if it angers some conservatives. Ereth said a mask mandate would help.
In the last 24 hours, Minnesota health officials have counted another 1,715 new cases of COVID-19 and 17 more deaths.
Student athletes in Minnesota want the governor to take them off the bench.
Pandemic fatigue is setting in, and the numbers reflect that.
