The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) today announced that due to a national shortage of COVID-19 laboratory testing materials, the state is forced to make adjustments to its testing criteria to focus on the highest priority specimens, including hospitalized patients. Health care workers and those in congregate living settings such as long-term care will also […]
Governor Walz orders closure of bars, restaurants, public amusement
Following the Minnesota Department of Public Health’s announcement today that the number of COVID-19 cases in Minnesota climbed past 50 with multiple cases of community transmission, Governor Tim Walz today signed Executive Order 20-04 to order the temporary closure of Minnesota restaurants and bars to dine-in customers. He also ordered the temporary closure of other […]
Governor Walz to announce further action to curb spread of COVID-19
TODAY: Governor Walz to Announce Further Action to Curb Spread of COVID-19 WHO: Governor Tim Walz; Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Steve Grove; and Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm. WHAT: Governor Walz will announce further action to curb the spread of COVID-19. WHEN: Monday, March 16, 2020, 5:30 pm As […]
MDH reports pertussis-related death
Minnesota health officials have confirmed an infant death related to pertussis, also known as whooping cough. The infant was diagnosed with pertussis in August 2019 and died in November after being hospitalized for three months. The last pediatric death related to pertussis in Minnesota was in 2013. The first symptoms of pertussis are similar to […]
Local advocates applaud federal push to raise tobacco buying age to 21 (AUDIO)
The minimum age to purchase all tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, would go from 18 to 21 nationwide, once a bill passed by Congress is signed by the President. Laura Smith with Minnesotans for a Smoke-Free Generation says “it’s really important because tobacco 21 will help keep tobacco products out of our schools, it will […]
Health officials confirm two more vaping-related deaths
Two more Minnesotans have died due to complications from severe lung injuries associated with vaping. The Minnesota Department of Health confirms the two latest deaths involve people over the age of 50. Both died in September following complicated hospitalizations. The patients developed difficulty breathing. Investigators say the first patient vaped a number of products including illegal […]
Gopher volleyball closes out non-conference slate tonight/Saturday (AUDIO)
GOPHERS HOSTS DIET COKE CLASSIC The University of Minnesota welcomes Clemson and Oral Roberts to Maturi Pavilion, Sept. 19-21. Minnesota takes on Clemson Thursday night and Oral Roberts Saturday. Both match times begin at 7 p.m. On Friday, Clemson and Oral Roberts will compete in a neutral site match at Maturi Pavilion, at 5 p.m. […]