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    COVID-19 Community Testing Sites

    The St. Paul Midway and St. Cloud State University community testing sites opened on May 16.


    Appointments and walk-ins are available at other community testing sites listed below.
    Or use the the Find Testing Locations map to find providers near you.

    Minnesota is offering low-barrier, no-cost COVID-19 rapid and saliva testing in Minnesota communities.

    Walk-ins and appointments welcome

    • Walk-ins are welcome at the State of Minnesota’s community testing sites.
    • The state strongly encourages you to sign up for an appointment using the registration link listed with each location.
    • Signing up ahead of time helps avoid long lines and makes social distancing easier.
    • You do not need to show identification to receive a COVID-19 test at a Community Testing Program site.

    Tests are free
    All costs for this test are covered by your insurance company or the federal or state government. Do not pay your insurance company or the testing provider for your COVID-19 test. There is no cost to you for this test. Insurance companies may send you an Explanation of Benefits or “EOB” showing the difference between the billed cost of this COVID test and what they have paid. It may even say that a portion is “patient responsibility.” This is simply for your information. It is not a bill, and you should NOT pay anything.

    Proof of insurance not required
    Testing is available to anyone who believes they need a COVID-19 test, with or without insurance. Participants will be asked for their health insurance information so the state can bill their insurance company on their behalf. If a person is uninsured or for any reason insurance does not cover some or all of the cost, the state will cover the difference so testing remains available at no cost to everyone.

    Two Types of Tests


    If your child needs a PCR test and is unable to carry out a saliva test, contact your health care provider or check the Find Testing Locations for other testing options, including rapid, near you.

    Saliva

    • Saliva results from testing at state sites are available within approximately 24-72 hours from processing.
    • PCR tests are the most accurate tests for detecting the virus that causes COVID-19.
    • Tests at the state’s community saliva testing sites are polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, molecular tests that detect the virus's genetic material.
    • A positive PCR test result is considered a confirmed case of COVID-19.

    Rapid

    • Rapid test results at state sites will be available within approximately 1-3 hours of processing.
    • Tests at the state’s community rapid testing sites are antigen tests. Antigen tests look for specific proteins on the surface of the virus and produce results more quickly than other tests.
    • The test is conducted with a nasal swab. A positive antigen test result is considered a probable case of COVID-19, but they are still considered cases.

    Minnesotans can visit any COVID-19 community testing site. However, PCR tests are the recommended testing option for people who do not have any symptoms of COVID-19. 

    Is it safe to get a test in-person?

    Minnesota understands the importance of safe testing facilities. Each community testing site is in a large space that allows for maximizing space, ventilation and distancing. You are encouraged to make an appointment to prevent crowding and long lines.

    What if I am disabled or need assistance?

    To request an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation or other accessibility needs for testing or vaccination sites, call the Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Public Hotline 1-833-431-2053 between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Please make requests 2-3 business days before the testing event to ensure time to coordinate accommodations.

    Learn more about what to expect at a Community Testing Site.

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    Albert Lea - Leland Drive

    2355 Leland Drive 
    Albert Lea, MN 56007
    Rapid**
    Thursday - Friday
    11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
    Saturday
    11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

    Schedule an appointment at Albert Lea

    **Rapid Testing Open to Ages 0+

    Bemidji - Sanford Center*

    *The testing site at Bemidji - Sanford Center will be closed on May 27.

    1111 Event Center Dr NE
    Bemidji, MN 56601
    Saliva
    Monday – Friday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

    Schedule an appointment at Bemidji

    Bloomington - Former DMV

    9930 Logan Avenue South
    Saliva
    Monday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

    Schedule an appointment at Bloomington

    Brooklyn Park - Starlite Center

    8085 Brooklyn Blvd
    Saliva and Rapid - learn about the two types of tests (PDF)**
    7 days a week
    Weekdays: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
    Weekends: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

    Schedule an appointment at Brooklyn Park

    **Rapid Testing Open to Ages 2+

    Former Office Max building next to the Panda Garden Buffet, just east of Jolly Lane.

    Duluth - Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center (DECC)

    350 Harbor Drive, Paulucci Hall
    Saliva and Rapid - learn about the two types of tests (PDF)**
    Tuesday - Friday: 11 a.m - 6 p.m.
    Saturday: 11 a.m - 4 p.m.

    Schedule an appointment at Duluth

    **Rapid Testing Open to Ages 2+

    Enter the DECC parking lot through the east gate closest to the William A Irvin Museum Ship. Enter the DECC facility through Door D, and proceed to Paulucci Hall.

    Mankato - 1818 Commerce Drive

    1818 Commerce Dr.
    North Mankato, MN 56003
    Saliva
    Monday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

    Schedule an appointment at Mankato

    Note: ADA accommodations are also available for individuals with accessibility needs. 

    Marshall - Market Street Mall*

    *The Marshall - Market Street Mall testing site is closed on Thursday, May 19.

    1420 East College Drive
    Marshall, MN 56258
    Saliva
    Wednesday and Thursday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

    Schedule an appointment at Marshall - Market Street Mall

    Minneapolis - African Immigrants Community Services (AICS)

    1433 East Franklin Avenue, Unit 13B
    Saliva
    Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    Friday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

    No appointment required. For assistance or questions, please call 612-443-8941 or 612-443-8806.

    Minneapolis - Phyllis Wheatley Community Center  

    1301 North 10th Avenue
    Saliva
    Monday: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. 
    Tuesday: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. 
    Wednesday: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. 
    Thursday: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. 
    Friday: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

    *Walk-ins are accepted

    For more infomation, contact our hotline: 612-254-1145.

    Minneapolis - Somali Community Resettlement Services

    4020 Minnehaha Avenue, Suite 2070
    Minneapolis, MN 55406
    Saliva
    Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

    Schedule an appointment at Somali Community Resettlement Services by calling 612-353-6380. This site also accepts walk-ins.

    Minneapolis Convention Center*

    *The last day of testing at the Minneapolis Convention Center will be Friday, May 27.

    Minneapolis Convention Center, Room 211A-D
    1301 Second Avenue South
    Saliva and Rapid - learn about the two types of tests (PDF)**
    Monday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

    Schedule an appointment at Minneapolis Convention Center

    **Rapid Testing Open to Ages 2+

    Enter the testing site at Door E on 2nd Avenue. Free parking is available the Plaza Ramp at 117 South 12th St, Mpls, MN 55403 Parking is free with a voucher you will obtain from the testing clinic.

    MSP Airport

    Terminal 1, 4300 Glumack Dr. (follow signs to the testing site on Level 2 of the Blue Ramp)
    Saint Paul
    Saliva
    7 days a week
    7 am - 7 pm every day

    Schedule an appointment at MSP Airport Terminal 1

    Parking will be available for all seeking a COVID-19 test:

    • Drive to Terminal 1 and into the entry plaza for the parking ramps. Signs will guide you from the inbound roadway to the clinic location itself.
    • Follow signage to Level 2 in the Blue Ramp.
    • Walk to the centrally located elevator lobby and follow signs to the clinic.

    Moorhead

    Former Thomas Edison Elementary School
    1110 S 14th Street
    Saliva and Rapid - learn about the two types of tests (PDF)**
    Monday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
    Sunday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

    Schedule an appointment at Moorhead

    **Rapid Testing Open to Ages 2+

    Morris - UofM Morris Humanities Fine Arts

    UofM Morris Humanities Fine Arts
    Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
    Morris, MN 56267
    Saliva
    Monday, Tuesday, and Friday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

    Schedule an appointment at Morris

    North Branch

    North Branch
    38500 Tanger Drive
    North Branch, MN 55056
    Saliva and Rapid
    Monday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

    Schedule an appointment at North Branch

    St. Cloud - Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO)

    Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO)
    3333 West Division Street, Suite 122A
    St. Cloud, MN 56301
    Saliva
    Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    *Appointments and Walk-in appointments available
    Phone number: 320-281-3232

    St. Cloud - St. Cloud State*

    *Testing at this new location begins Monday, May 16.

    St. Cloud State, Sherburne Hall
    525 1st Avenue South
    St. Cloud, MN 56301
    Saliva
    Monday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

    Schedule an appointment at St. Cloud

    St. Paul - Midway St. Paul*

    *Testing at this new location begins Monday, May 16.

    1400 University Avenue West
    Saint Paul, MN
    Rapid**
    Monday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

    Schedule your appointment at St. Paul - Midway

    **Rapid Testing Open to Ages 0+

    St. Paul - WellShare Community Health Works

    La Puerta Abierta
    690 Livingston Avenue
    St. Paul, MN 55107
    Saliva
    Monday: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

    Information flyer with phone hotline numbers (Spanish, Somali, and Oromo available)

    Schedule your appointment at WellShare Community Health Works

    Wadena

    Wadena Train Depot
    100 Aldrich Avenue SW
    Wadena, MN 56258
    Rapid**
    Monday - Tuesday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

    Schedule an appointment at Wadena

    **Rapid Testing Open to Ages 0+

    Winona Mall

    Winona Mall, 1213 Gilmore Ave
    Saliva
    Monday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
    Sunday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

    Schedule an appointment at Winona Mall

    Testing is located in the back of the Winona Mall near the DMV (southwest corner), facing Highway 61. The entrance is on the outside of the mall.

    Minnesotans may also order a test through the state’s at-home COVID-19 testing program

    Additionally, Minnesotans may find a testing option nearby through the state’s Find Testing Locations map

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