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MDH reveals 138 previously unreported nursing home deaths

The Minnesota Department of Health reported 140 new deaths from COVID-19 Tuesday, 138 of those deaths coming from long-term care/assisted-living facilities. The 138 deaths...

Vaccine pilot program targets those ages 65+, K-12 teachers, child care...

(The Center Square) – Minnesota is launching a COVID-19 vaccine pilot program this week, but the number of vaccines available is extremely limited. Nine appointment-only...

Walz says people need to avoid having Thanksgiving guests, hints at...

In a COVID-19 briefing Monday, Gov. Tim Walz said Minnesotans need to avoid gathering with people for Thanksgiving and hinted at more regulations coming...

Covid-19 Deaths Into Single Digits, Hospitalizations Drop

Minnesota’s reported Covid-19 deaths have fallen into single-digits since June 21st, with most of the deaths coming from care facilities such as nursing homes. In...

Sen. Housley Says Outdoor Nursing Home Visits Are Not Enough

The Minnesota Department of Health has released guidelines for outdoor visits, but some are worried it’s not enough.   The new guidance will allow the elderly...

Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life Calls For the MDH Commissioner’s Resignation

The Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life (MCCL) has called for the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to resign. The MCCL has called...

Senator Housley May Subpeona the Minnesota Health Department for Information

Senator Karin Housley said that the Minnesota Department of Health has shown “little progress” in its plans for nursing homes. Update, the MN Department of...

National Guard Deployed to Nursing Homes, as Senator Housley Suggested

Senator Karin Housley has been pushing for testing in nursing homes and on May 14 the National Guard was rolled out. National Guard workers are...