COVID-19 Community Testing and Saliva Testing Locations

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Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Updates

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Minnesota Department of Health

October 23, 2020

COVID-19 Community Testing

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) works in partnership with communities to provide safe and free on-site COVID-19 testing in areas with outbreaks, increasing cases, or other barriers to access existing test sites.

Visit COVID-19 Community Testing to sign up for an appointment or learn more.


Minneapolis

Friday, October 23
2 - 6 p.m.
Church of the Incarnation - LOCATION CHANGE
3817 Pleasant Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55409


Maplewood

Saturday, October 24
1 - 6 p.m.
Aldrich Ice Arena
1850 White Bear Ave
Maplewood, MN 55109


Tyler

Tuesday, October 27
12 - 6 p.m.
The Rock Christian Youth Center
148 N Tyler St
Tyler, MN 56178


Little Falls

Tuesday, October 27
Wednesday, October 28
Thursday, October 29

12 - 6 p.m.
Bethel Lutheran Church
901 Broadway W
Little Falls, MN 56345


Red Wing

Tuesday, October 27
Wednesday, October 28
Thursday, October 29

12 - 6 p.m.
Colvill Park Courtyard Building
515 Nymphara Lane
Red Wing, MN 55066


Waconia

Tuesday, October 27
Wednesday, October 28
Thursday, October 29

12 - 6 p.m.
Lake Waconia Event Center
8155 Paradise Lane
Waconia, MN 55387


Madison

Thursday, October 29
12 - 6 p.m.
Madison Armory
504 3rd St
Madison, MN 56256


St. Paul

Thursday, October 29
Friday, October 30
2 - 6 p.m.
United Church of God in Christ
277 W Lafayette Frontage Rd
St. Paul, MN 55107


Get tested for COVID-19. Stay Safe MN

Signing up for an appointment ahead of time helps avoid long lines. People who walk in without an appointment might have to come back later or another day.

  • Testing is free and available to all Minnesotans who believe they need to be tested, with or without symptoms.
  • Identification is not required. 
  • Insurance is not required.
  • Wear a mask or face covering if you can.
  • Bring your confirmation text or email if you can.
  • Community testing is designed to serve the local community. If you live farther away, we encourage you to get tested at your local clinic.

See COVID-19 Testing Locations for more information on testing options available in Minnesota.


You do not need insurance to be tested at these events. However, if you would like more information on low-cost health care or health insurance, visit Resources to Find Low-Cost Health Care or Get Health Insurance.

Saliva Testing

MDH is offering free saliva testing at the following locations across the state. Sign up for an appointment or learn more at COVID-19 Community Saliva Testing


Duluth

Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC)
350 Harbor Dr (Paulucci Hall 2, 3, 4, 5)
Duluth, MN 55802

Wednesday - Friday: 12 - 7 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.


Winona

Winona Mall
1213 Gilmore Ave.
Winona, MN 55987

Wednesday - Friday: 12 - 7 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.


Moorhead

Former Thomas Edison Elementary School
1110 S. 14th Street
Moorhead, MN 56560

Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 12 - 7 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.


Brooklyn Park

Starlite Center
Former Office Max building next to the Panda Garden Buffet, just east of Jolly Lane
8085 Brooklyn Blvd
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428

Monday - Friday: 12 - 7 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.


Mankato

Former Gander Mountain store
1940 Adams Street
Mankato, MN 56001

Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 12 - 7 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.



Minnesotans in two dozen counties or tribal nations are now able to order a free at-home saliva test. For more information, visit COVID-19 Test at Home.