COVID-19 Testing

Students involved in the following extracurricular activities are required to submit to weekly COVID-19 testing on campus unless they provide proof of vaccination:

• Athletics
• Theatrical play

Students not involved in these extra-curricular activities should get tested if they have symptoms of COVID-19 or believe they have been exposed.  

The latest information on testing locations in Minnesota can be found on the Minnesota Department of Health web site.  

Yes.  Per the Minnesota Department of Health web site, COVID-19 testing is no-cost in Minnesota for everyone who lives in the state. The State of Minnesota has made no-cost testing available to everyone through a number of testing options. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act requires office visits and associated services for receiving COVID-19 tests be no-cost for patients, regardless of insurance status or coverage. 

Also, testing is free for every Minnesotan, whether or not they have insurance. If you do have insurance, you must bring your card. The state will ask your insurance company to pay for your test. If your insurance does not pay for COVID-19 tests or does not pay enough, the state will cover the cost. If you do not have insurance, the state will pay for your test. You will not receive a bill.

Access to patient information from this program will follow privacy protections under HIPAA and the Minnesota Health Records Act. MDH will act on positive test results according to protocols that apply to any other positive test result (such as contacting patients directly to discuss isolation and contact tracing).