9 COVID Cases Traced Back To Bemidji Political Rally, Cases Continue To Rise In Rural Minnesota
Health director Kris Ehresmann said there are 12 counties outside of the Twin Cities with higher positivity rates than Hennepin and Ramsey counties.
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Health director Kris Ehresmann said there are 12 counties outside of the Twin Cities with higher positivity rates than Hennepin and Ramsey counties.
Smith is asking people to wear their mask, practice social distancing and wash your hands -- whatever it takes to stay clear of COVID-19.
A surge of coronavirus cases in Wisconsin and the Dakotas is forcing a scramble for hospital beds and raising political tensions, as the Upper Midwest and Plains emerge as one of the nation's most troubling hot spots.
In the last 24 hours, almost 32,000 tests were processed, indicating a positivity rate of about 4.4%, thought the latest rolling seven-day average on the state's Dial Back Dashboard is sitting right at 5% as of Sept. 30.
As Minnesota heads into flu season, experts say getting sick could be more complicated as the COVID-19 pandemic continues on. So, what do experts know about both viruses? Good Question.
On Thursday, Wisconsin reported more than 3,000 new COVID-19 cases in a single day.
For weeks, Minnesota school nurses have been on the virus front lines as most students are back in their buildings. The COVID-19 pandemic is proving to be a challenge while still juggling other illnesses and symptoms. Two school nurses gave WCCO some insight into an unprecedented year.
WCCO asked Dr. Raymund Razonable, who is part of the Mayo Clinic team participating in the Regeneron clinical trials right now, if he thinks its fair to call it a cure.
The company has taken a gradual approach to returning workers to headquarters, with what the company termed as a "very small portion" of them working on the premises.
A small hospital serving the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe has sent two coronavirus patients to an out-of-state hospital in recent days, the tribe's health department said Wednesday, even as South Dakota's top health officials insist the state has plenty of hospital capacity for COVID-19 patients.
Live music will now be allowed inside Minnesota bars and restaurants large enough to accommodate social distancing, but dancing and karaoke will still be off the table.
As the state issues new guidance for indoor sports and events during the COVID-19 pandemic, state health officials are reporting 1,276 more positive COVID cases and eight more deaths.
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) has updated its guidance for public schools pertaining to indoor sports and events.
A new study from MRC Data shows 47% of music listeners say digital concerts are a necessary step for the music industry.
After it was announced the second presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden will take place virtually, the president responded and said he will not be participating in a virtual debate.
Surly Brewing Company announced Wednesday that a vote among employees to unionize has failed.
Walz announced he's going to extend Minnesota's peacetime emergency another 30 days. Each time Walz declares or extends an emergency, lawmakers have the chance to vote on it.
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Jason Lewis left the campaign trail for the second time in less than a week Wednesday after learning that he had been in contact with a person who tested positive for the coronavirus.
Two-dozen Hy-Vee grocery stores in Minnesota will now provide free COVID-19 testing.
Wisconsin health officials announced Wednesday that they've opened a field hospital at the state fairgrounds near Milwaukee as a surge in COVID-19 cases threatens to overwhelm hospitals.
Two Minnesota High School football teams are canceling their season openers after players have reportedly tested positive for COVID-19.
Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday announced he will be convening a special session of the Minnesota Legislature Monday and intends to again extend the COVID-19 peacetime emergency.
Minnesota health officials on Wednesday reported 918 new COVID-19 cases and 14 more deaths in the last 24 hours.
The men's hockey season for the Gophers will start as early as mid-November, the Big Ten Conference announced this week.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is cracking down as cases of COVID-19 skyrocket in his state.
