Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Metro School Districts That Won't Require Masks: List
It's up to each individual school district in Minnesota to decide on whether to implement a mask mandate this year or not.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Minnesota: Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in Minnesota are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
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Eagan, MN|News|
Minnesotans Who Get Vaccinated Could Win Vikings Tickets: Report
Those who get vaccinated at the pop-up clinic outside Saturday's Vikings game will be entered to win tickets to a Vikings-Packers game.
Morgan Reddekopp, Patch Staff
Stillwater, MN|News|
Stillwater Schools' Mask Policy To Be Decided At Aug. 26 Meeting
A mask requirement is being considered for students in kindergarten through eighth grade.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Maple Grove, MN|News|
Osseo Area Schools Mask Policy Will Be Decided At Aug. 20 Meeting
It's up to each individual school district in Minnesota to decide on whether to implement a mask mandate or not.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Mendota Heights, MN|News|
Nurse At Pilot Knob STEM Magnet Schoo​l Awarded For Work
​ The school nurse for Pilot Knob STEM Magnet School​ was recently named 2021 Minnesota School Nurse of the Year.
Morgan Reddekopp, Patch Staff
Across Minnesota|News|
MN School Districts Make Decisions On Mask Policies: List
Each public school district in Minnesota will be in charge of creating and enforcing its on masking policy this year.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Woodbury, MN|News|
SoWashCo Schools Will Only Require Masks For Grades K-8
Masks will be recommended, but not required, for students and staff in high schools.
Morgan Reddekopp, Patch Staff
Eagan, MN|News|
Eagan Broadway Star Says She Quit Show, Wasn't Fired
The star wrote a response to a report by The New York Post and denied that she was fired.
Morgan Reddekopp, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
MN State Fair Announces Mask, Vaccine Policy
The Minnesota State Fair released its health guidance for the 2021 "Great Minnesota Get-Together."
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Northfield, MN|News|
Mask Mandate Goes Into Effect In Rochester, MN
The mandate comes as the highly infectious delta variant of the coronavirus brings a surge in new cases and hospitalizations nationwide.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Burnsville, MN|News|
ISD 191 To Require Masks For 2021-22 School Year
The Board of Education approved the mandate Thursday.
Morgan Reddekopp, Patch Staff
Eagan, MN|News|
Trader Joe's Coming To Eagan: Report
TOLD Development Co. is constructing the store in the southwest portion of Emagine Eagan's parking lot.
Morgan Reddekopp, Patch Staff
Eagan, MN|News|
Dakota County To Require Masks In County Buildings
The decision is due to Dakota County being at a "substantial" level of community transmission of COVID-19.
Morgan Reddekopp, Patch Staff
Across Minnesota|News|
MN State Fair: These Are The Current COVID-19 Guidelines
There is a good chance that these could change between now and Aug. 26, but here are the rules as they currently stand.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Burnsville, MN|News|
ISD 191 Requires Face Masks For Remainder Of Summer
At its Aug. 12 meeting, the Board of Education will review a resolution on health and safety measures for the 2021-22 school year.
Morgan Reddekopp, Patch Staff
Across Minnesota|News|
MN State Fair Organizers Consider Mask Mandate: Report
Ramsey County, which is home to the fairgrounds, currently has a "substantial​" community transmission rate, according to the CDC.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Apple Valley-Rosemount, MN|News|
Intoto Ethiopian Market And Takeout Comes To Rosemount
Intoto Ethiopian Market and Takeout, located on Carrousel Way​, began delivery via Grubhub on Thursday.
Morgan Reddekopp, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Minneapolis Residents Should Wear Masks Indoors: CDC Guidance
Areas with high or substantial transmission rates should mandate indoor masks, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Stillwater, MN|News|
Stillwater Residents Should Wear Masks Indoors: CDC Guidance
Areas with high or substantial transmission rates should mandate indoor masks, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Northfield, MN|News|
Northfield Residents Should Wear Masks Indoors: CDC Guidance
Areas with high or substantial transmission rates should mandate indoor masks, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Richfield, MN|News|
Richfield Residents Should Wear Masks Indoors: CDC Guidance
Areas with high or substantial transmission rates should mandate indoor masks, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Maple Grove, MN|News|
Maple Grove Residents Should Wear Masks Indoors: CDC Guidance
Areas with high or substantial transmission rates should mandate indoor masks, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
St. Louis Park, MN|News|
St. Louis Park Residents Should Wear Masks Indoors: CDC Guidance
Areas with high or substantial transmission rates should mandate indoor masks, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Northfield, MN|News|
COVID Cases Are Up 655 Percent In Rice County: Report
Rice County is in the middle of the pack in Minnesota when it comes to its vaccination rate.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Apple Valley-Rosemount, MN|News|
MN Zoo To Require Masks Beginning Saturday
All guests at the Zoo ages three and up must wear masks while indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
Morgan Reddekopp, Patch Staff
Across Minnesota|News|
How MN Ranks In New COVID-19 Hospitalizations
Currently, the United States is reporting 75,000 new cases per day, up from a low of 11,000 cases per day just six weeks ago.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Burnsville, MN|Press Release|
Dakota County Government: Dakota County Offers Emergency Rental Assistance
Dakota County is offering emergency rental assistance through The Zero Balance Project.
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Minneapolis Public Schools Will Enforce A Mask Mandate
The district-wide mask mandate will go into effect on Aug. 9.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Eagan, MN|News|
PHOTOS: A Look Inside The Omni Viking Lakes Hotel
The hotel opened in August and had its grand opening celebration Tuesday.
Morgan Reddekopp, Patch Staff
Eagan, MN|News|
Omni Viking Lakes Hotel Holds Grand Opening In Eagan
The hotel opened in August 2020 but due to the pandemic, an official celebration was not possible.
Morgan Reddekopp, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
COVID Vaccine Will Be A Condition Of Employment At Allina Heath
More than 73-percent of Allina Health employees are already vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the hospital system.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Minneapolis, St. Paul Issue New Mask Guidance And Restrictions
The mayors did not issue a vaccine requirement for city workers, but they are considering it.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Stillwater, MN|News|
'Substantial' Coronavirus Spread In Stillwater Area: CDC
Areas that have "high" or "substantial" transmission should implement a mask mandate, according to the CDC.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Northfield, MN|News|
'Substantial' Coronavirus Spread In Northfield: CDC
New coronavirus cases in Rice County are reportedly up by nearly 500 percent.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Richfield, MN|News|
'Substantial' Coronavirus Spread In Richfield Area: CDC
Areas that have "high" or "substantial" transmission should implement a mask mandate, according to the CDC.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Maple Grove, MN|News|
'Substantial' Coronavirus Spread In Maple Grove Area: CDC
Areas that have "high" or "substantial" transmission should implement a mask mandate, according to the CDC.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
'Substantial' Coronavirus Spread In Minneapolis Area: CDC
Areas that have "high" or "substantial" transmission should implement a mask mandate, according to the CDC.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
St. Louis Park, MN|News|
'Substantial' Coronavirus Spread In St. Louis Park Area: CDC
Areas that have "high" or "substantial" transmission should implement a mask mandate, according to the CDC.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Woodbury, MN|News|
Woodbury Target Employees Must Now Wear Masks
Monday's announcement comes as the highly-infectious​ Delta variant of the coronavirus is causing a surge in new cases across the nation.
Morgan Reddekopp, Patch Staff
Apple Valley-Rosemount, MN|News|
Apple Valley Target Locations Under New Masking Guidelines
Monday's announcement comes as the highly-infectious​ Delta variant of the coronavirus is causing a surge in new cases across the nation.
Morgan Reddekopp, Patch Staff