coronavirus

Minnesota's COVID-19 case growth now standing out

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Minnesota and other northern states are reporting more growth in cases over the past two weeks than hard-hit Southern and Western states.

Voter suit aims to block mask mandate at Minnesota polling places

Election judge Chris Yang placed a voting sign in the parking lot at the Arlington Hills Community Center in St. Paul in November 2019.

The lawsuit, backed by GOP legislators, is the 11th legal challenge to Gov. Tim Walz's COVID-19 restrictions.

St. Paul schools eye starting year with distance learning

St. Paul Public Schools Superintendent Joe Gothard, pictured at a news conference in 2018, is recommending the district begin the year with distance l

Superintendent wants to move to hybrid instruction, but district isn't ready this fall.

High school football, volleyball move to new spring season

Hutchinson High School football players Tristan Hoppe, Ty Glaser and Jordan Titus, all seniors, showed disappointment in the disrupted football season

The Minnesota State High School League also cleared soccer and individual-based sports — cross country, girls' tennis and girls' swimming — to start as scheduled Aug 17 with limitations.

Live: Latest updates and what you need to know about COVID-19

As the novel coronavirus spreads across the world, we've answered reader question about what they most want to know about the outbreak.

Duluth considers hybrid learning for secondary students, in-person classes for elementary schools

Officials urged a more cautious plan following uptick in local COVID-19 cases.

RiversEdge redevelopment project moves forward in downtown St. Paul, despite COVID

The state's stalled bonding bill is another complication as county leaders are seeking $40 million in state funding.

Minnesota's positive test rate rises; 606 new virus cases found

The rate of diagnostic tests finding infections with the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 has increased in Minnesota above 5%, a key threshold to public health authorities.

U of M's Northrop plans a return to live dance concerts in February

Fall season will mainly focus on virtual events.

Commercial real estate deals show July improvement, but recovery seen more than a year away

National survey finds activity has rebounded, but will likely struggle until next summer.

Minnesota reports 622 new COVID-19 cases, no more from rodeo so far

COVID-19 patients needing ICU admissions at highest number since late June.

Who will be first in line to get COVID-19 vaccine?

U.S. health authorities hope by late next month to have some draft guidance on how to ration initial doses, but it's a vexing decision.

Tracking coronavirus in Minnesota

See how COVID-19 has spread in Minnesota and across the United States.

What you need to know about Walz's mask mandate and other orders

Gov. Tim Walz is loosening social distancing measures, but some restrictions remain.

Obituaries: Minnesotans who have died from COVID-19

Obituaries: Notable people who have died from COVID-19

Minnesota plans for COVID-19 vaccine distribution

State is one of four taking part in CDC pilot program.

Longtime Roseville wrestling coach dies of COVID-19 complications at 97

Kenneth Bergstedt started the wrestling program at Roseville's Alexander Ramsey High School in 1953 — the school's first year — and taught at the school for 32 years.