Minnesota Health officials reported Wednesday 438 new cases of the coronavirus and 12 more deaths. According to the Minnesota Department of Health 7,393 people have died because of the virus. A total of 4,422 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities. A total of 599,909 cases have been confirmed in…… read more »
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Iowa Reports 162 New Coronavirus Cases and 4 More Deaths
The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health show four additional deaths from COVID-19 have been reported and there are 162 new cases of the virus in the state. The number of new positive COVID-19 tests reported for the time period brings the total number of individuals who have tested positive up…… read more »
MN Corn & Soybeans Trending Ahead of Average This Spring
Minnesota farmers were able to take advantage of 4.9 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 23rd, according to the USDA. Minnesota’s statewide corn was 77% emerged, the same as last year but 8 days ahead of the 5 year average. Soybean planting progress was nearly completed at 97% planted, 11 days…… read more »
MDH Reports 256 New Coronavirus Cases and 11 Deaths on Tuesday
Minnesota health officials reported Tuesday 256 new cases of the coronavirus and 11 more deaths. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 7,381 people have died because of the virus. A total of 4,416 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities. A total of 599,477 cases have been confirmed in…… read more »
Iowa Adds 169 New Coronavirus Cases and No Deaths on Tuesday
The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health show there are no additional deaths from COVID-19 and 169 new cases of the virus have been reported in the state. The number of new positive COVID-19 tests reported for the time period brings the total number of individuals who have tested positive up…… read more »
MN Coronavirus Vaccination Rate Accelerates After a Sluggish Few Weeks
Minnesota’s coronavirus vaccination rate has accelerated after several weeks of sluggish inoculation numbers. The state pace remained above 40,000 shots a day on Sunday, a level not previously seen for more than 2 weeks. Data shows a big increase in first vaccine does, which now averages nearly 18,000 per day, up from about…… read more »
MDH Reports 469 New Coronavirus Cases and No New Deaths on Monday
Minnesota Health Officials reported on Monday 469 new cases of the coronavirus and no new deaths. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 7,370 people have died because of the virus. A total of 4,414 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities. A total of 599,234 case have been confirmed…… read more »
Iowa Reports 55 New Coronavirus Cases and No New Deaths on Monday
The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health show there are no additional deaths from COVID-19 and 55 new cases of the virus reported on Monday. The number of new positive COVID-19 tests reported for the time period brings the total number of individuals who have tested positive up to 370,670. …… read more »
Minnesota Unemployment Rate Decreased to 4.1% in April
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development released the state’s job numbers for the month of April on Thursday. Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 4.1% in April. Minnesota gained 11,300 jobs in April, the fourth straight month of job gains. The private sector has regained 57.7% of jobs lost due…… read more »
MDH Reports 690 New Coronavirus Cases and 21 Deaths on Friday
Minnesota Health Officials reported Friday 690 new cases of the coronavirus and 21 more deaths. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 7,354 people have died because of the virus. A total of 4,405 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities. A total of 597,731 cases have been confirmed in…… read more »