Minnesota Department of Health

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Nearly 18,000 fans attended the show, which required proof of vaccination or negative test, as well as a face mask.

The expansion comes amid a statewide increase in demand for COVID-19 testing.

About 1.3 million people attended the event over the 12 days.

The state's Department of Health unveiled the new option Wednesday.

The fully vaccinated remain a small proportion of total COVID cases.

It comes amid a recent surge in demand for tests.

According to Walz's office, 55,456 Minnesotans have applied for $100 Visa the gift card after receiving their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Crowds present a COVID risk — even if you're outdoors.

This is how many breakthrough infection cases have been found in Minnesota.

The figure remains stubbornly unchanged since late June.

They say it will help protect other students who can't get vaccinated or are at risk.

It will not come from the health or education departments, an official said Wednesday.

State health officials revealed their COVID-19 recommendations for 2021-22.

If you're not fully vaccinated, there are a lot of scenarios in which you should get a test.

Overall, HIV and STD rates in Minnesota went down by 2% compared to 2019.

The CDC study looked at Minnesota and nine other states.

The Minnesota Legislature approved the change to the state's program, and Gov. Tim Walz has signed it into law.

One-fifth of Minnesota's young teens have at least one shot.

Other states have already began offering incentives including cash prizes, scholarships and hunting and fishing licenses.

While the number dropped, 723 people still died by suicide last year.

But the governor made clear vaccinations are key to getting there more quickly.

More than 1,000 people died of a drug overdose in MN last year.

The COVID-19 pandemic is partly to blame.