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Minnesota meeting 3 of 5 COVID-19 'dial-back' targets
Diagnostic testing has surged since the start of May above the state target. The latest testing data also showed a positivity rate of less than 4%. But cases with unknown community transmission sources remain a concern.
Local
Cross-border stats complicate Minnesota's COVID response
While both neighbor states show declining growth in COVID-19 cases and deaths, Minnesota has reported 1,304 deaths so far in the pandemic compared with Wisconsin's 694.
Local
Minnesota allows window visits at long-term care facilities
Since late March, visitors have been all but banned from nursing homes and assisted-living facilities across the state. "It has been utterly heartbreaking," said Jean Peters, a nurse and president of Elder Voice Family Advocates. "People are literally dying of loneliness."
Local
Minn. firm gets emergency OK to sell Chinese-made COVID-19 test
Premier Biotech, a Minneapolis drug-testing firm that has pivoted to distributing a Chinese-made test for detecting COVID-19 antibodies, plans to ramp up sales in coming weeks.
Local
Minnesota trends better than COVID-19 hot spots
Yet health experts urge caution as the number of confirmed cases statewide tops 30,000.
Local
8 things we got wrong at first about COVID-19
Our understanding of the virus continues to change. Here's what we know now.
Local
Minnesota is prepared for COVID-19's second act
A dozen states including Arizona, Florida, Texas and Utah have seen recent case growth, including in severe cases requiring hospitalization.
Coronavirus
CDC outlines tips for minimizing virus risk
It also posted a second set guidelines for organizing and attending big gatherings such as concerts, sporting events, protests and political rallies.
Local
COVID-19 deaths in long-term care surpass 1,000 in Minnesota
Milestone in COVID-19 pandemic comes amid reported progress in addressing outbreaks in long-term care and preventing infections in new facilities.
Local
Mayo unveils antibody test that could help show COVID-19 immunity
The test doesn't yet provide proof of an "immunity passport" for people after COVID-19 infections but will help in answering that key research question.
Science
First-time gun buyers have elevated risk of suicide for years
The findings are from the largest analysis to date tracking individual, first-time gun owners and suicide for more than a decade.
Science
6,000 strains of bacteria are under one roof for the study of how they make us sick
Library of pathogens enables scientists to study how they continue to make us sick.
Nation
COVID-19 is rising in 21 states, but reasons vary
Some of the states drawing concern are Arizona, Arkansas and Texas.
Local
Test results of protesters could reshape state's COVID thinking
Mass gatherings would presumably spread COVID-19, but a lack of such spread would be telling to health officials. They said they will be watching Minnesota's progress following the latest reopenings.
Local
19 more deaths with 352 new COVID-19 cases in Minnesota
Health officials are monitoring the growth in cases, following a gradual reopening of houses of worship and some businesses.
Local
Minnesota enters a new, socially distant normal today
Most activities in Minnesota are going to be permitted in limited capacities, starting today, but the need to stick to social distancing remains.
Local
Minn. reports 20 COVID-19 deaths amid plateau in pandemic
Health officials warn that it is too soon to assume COVID-19 pandemic is declining, or that summer weather has played a role.
Local
Mass COVID-19 testing for protesters faces challenges
State health officials worry about a surge of COVID-19 cases involving protesters, first-responders and others at recent mass events — right as cases appear to be trending downward in Minnesota.
Local
Signs of COVID-19 plateauing don't mean that Minnesotans can relax
Health officials urge caution and continued social distancing, even as the state opens up more.
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