Local
Gov. Walz calls mask mandate 'cheapest, most effective way'
The new rules take effect Saturday and apply to most indoor spaces outside people's homes, as well as some outdoor venues where social distancing is difficult.
Local
Minnesota reports 507 new COVID-19 cases, 4 additional deaths
Confirmed case counts have generally been increasing since mid-June.
Local
Minn. officials encouraged as long-term care deaths drop tenfold
Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm also cautioned that the virus still presents challenges.
Local
Minn. teachers hope to return to classroom but worry about safety from COVID
Minnesota teachers are concerned about continuing distance learning this fall but also worry about the safety of returning to in-person classes, according to a statewide survey by the University of Minnesota. Their concerns about distance learning include engaging students, meeting the needs of special education students and ensuring student access to technology.
Local
Hospitalizations from COVID-19 up by 19 in Minnesota
New York removes Minnesota from travel restriction list after one week, based on analysis of COVID-19 case rate last week.
Local
How North Memorial is helping non-COVID patients do more at home
Hospital-at-home programs are providing telehealth for some emergency patients
Local
A double burden: COVID-19 amplifies burden of cancer
Thousands of mammograms and colonoscopies were delayed in March and April — and now, as the health care system slowly returns to normal, patients still seem to be seem to be steering clear of care.
Local
Young adults are driving new COVID-19 cases in Minnesota
Among all age cohorts, people in their 20s have emerged as the single largest group testing positive for COVID-19 in Minnesota.
Nation
Inside the Trump administration's rush to abandon leadership role on the virus
Once the responsibility for leading the fight shifted to the states, the consequences continue to plague the country today.
Local
Minnesota reports 5 more deaths from COVID-19
The pandemic has now caused 45,470 confirmed cases in Minnesota.
Local
Rise in unknown COVID-19 sources amplifies call for masks
It comes as Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is debating whether to mandate mask-wearing in the state.
Local
Minnesotans warned of dangers of methanol in hand sanitizers
At least three U.S. deaths have been attributed to ingesting the poison.
Local
669 new cases of COVID-19 keep Minnesota above growth thresholds
Confirmation of another 669 COVID-19 cases is keeping Minnesota well above its target threshold for case growth and above the level at which New York imposes travel restrictions.
Science
How a koala with an S.T.D. could help humanity
The development of chlamydia vaccine for the marsupial could be key to a human one.
Local
Second U study shows no hydroxychloroquine benefit in COVID-19 fight
Researchers entered clinical trials with hopes of finding a new COVID-19 treatment, but ended up in a political controversy.
Local
COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations still more prevalent among minorities in Minnesota
Disparities in COVID-19 hospitalizations, deaths persist four months into the pandemic.
Local
Coronavirus 'support bubbles' grow in popularity, but are they safe?
People from separate households socialize exclusively to take the edge off pandemic loneliness.
Local
M Health Fairview unveils retail antibody test for COVID-19
Expanding availability of antibody tests is coming despite limits about what the results mean.
Nation
Experts: Men should limit alcohol to 1 drink a day
That's the new advice experts are recommending for the updated U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
Local
Minnesota falling short on 3 of 5 goals in COVID-19 fight
Cases of COVID-19 with unknown community transmission sources have increased above Minnesota's threshold for progress amid the pandemic, with another 578 cases and eight deaths reported.
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