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Kirk Cousins Tests Positive for COVID-19, Will Miss Minnesota’s Preseason Opener
For the preseason opener, quarterback duties will be split by Kellen Mond and Sean Mannion, although head coach Kevin O'Connell hasn't announced the starter.
Minnesota Hospitals See Increase in Patient Harm Events
Patient harm events rose from 382 in 2020 to 508 last year.
Mayo Clinic Discovery Could Dramatically Change COVID Testing
The researcher's findings could lead to tests to identify those most at risk of severe illness from the virus.
Minnesota Woman Charged for Defrauding COVID Business Aid Program
She is one of two women charged with multiple counts of wire fraud.
Gov. Walz Announces Plan for Remaining Federal COVID Funds
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has announced his plan to spend the remaining funds from the original federal American Rescue Plan funding.
More Than 700,000 MN Frontline Bonus Applications Filed So Far
The filing period opened two weeks ago.
Closed Rochester Restaurant's Suit Against City & DMC Dismissed
The Jerk King Restaurant opened in downtown Rochester in the Peace Plaza in the months leading up to the pandemic.
Application Period Starts Wednesday For Minnesota COVID Bonuses
Eligible workers will have until July 22nd to apply.
We Know Now When You Could Get a Bonus Frontline Covid Check in Minnesota
We'd heard in early May that the state of Minnesota was making $500 million dollars available as bonus checks to frontline workers during the pandemic. We now know how and when you'll be able to apply for those payments.
The Minnesota legislature passed and Governor Walz signed an order in late April authorizing the state to make extra payments to those Minnesotans who worked on the frontline duri
Coming Soon: Minnesota Frontline Worker Bonuses
State officials are working on the program right now.
Who in Minnesota is Eligible to Claim COVID Bonus Checks?
The state says 667,000 Minnesotans will soon be eligible to claim a bonus check for $750.
COVID Community Level Back to 'High' in Olmsted County
Olmsted County and the City of Rochester are not returning to a mask mandate for government facilities at this time.
Federal Lawsuit Over Gov. Walz's Eviction Moratorium Revived
A federal appeals court has overturned a decision by a federal judge in Minnesota to dismiss the constitutional challenge.