MDH warns of mask misinformation scam making the rounds
State health officials are warning citizens about new COVID-19-related scams making the rounds... "In the last few days, for example, we've received reports of a fake letter or bulletin, made to look as if it was issued by the CDC [...]
British paper publishes police bodycam video of Floyd arrest
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota court is investigating how a British newspaper obtained police body-camera footage showing the arrest and death of George Floyd. The Daily Mail on Monday published parts of videos from two Minneapolis police officers involved in [...]
Man fatally shot at 8-year-old son’s funeral; suspect held
Police have arrested a suspect accused of shooting a man in the parking lot of an eastern Iowa funeral home where he was attending the funeral of his 8-year-old son, who died of cancer. The Quad-City Times says 26-year-old Jeramie [...]
ICU COVID-19 Patients Up 19 Percent in the Past Week In Minnesota
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Minnesota have seen a spike in the last week. "There has been a 19 percent increase in ICU patients and a five percent increase in acute care beds in the last week," said MDH Commissioner Jan Malcom. [...]
It’s Been Over a Month Since Minnesota Has Seen Double-Digit COVID-19 Deaths in a Single Day
It has now been over a month since Minnesota reported double-digit COVID-19 deaths in a single day. Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcom says there are a variety of reasons for the decreased COVID mortality rate. "The systematic improvements [...]
Woman Killed in Le Sueur County Saturday After Driving Into a Construction Zone
A Northfield woman was killed Saturday morning after driving into a construction zone and hitting a hole in the road. The Minnesota State Patrol says around quarter to eight, a vehicle driven by 51-year-old Michelle Burwell was westbound on Highway [...]
COVID Cases Rise by 3 in BEC, 622 in MN (August 3)
Daily Update: Because all data is preliminary, the change in number of cumulative positive cases and deaths from one day to the next may not equal the newly reported cases or deaths. 56,560 Total positive cases (cumulative) 622 Newly reported [...]
Tobacco 21 law in effect in MN
The statewide tobacco sale age is now 21. Laura Smith with Minnesotans for a Smoke-Free Generation says it's an important first step, but there's more to be done... "Ending the sale of all flavored tobacco products and investing in youth [...]
BBB warns of fake government organization scams
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning about scams involving callers pretending to be government officials amid COVID-19. The BBB's Bao Vang says the scams are often convincing because... "Many times the caller id actually displays actual numbers and names [...]
