COVID-19 Nasal Swab and Saliva Community Testing

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Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Updates

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Minnesota Department of Health

November 6, 2020

Nasal Swab 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 Nasal Swab Community Testing Events to sign up for an appointment or learn more.


Maplewood

Saturday, November 7
12 - 5 p.m.
Aldrich Ice Arena
1850 White Bear Ave
Maplewood, MN 55109


Burnsville

Sunday, November 8
Monday, November 9
Tuesday, November 10

12 - 6 p.m.
Church of the Risen Savior
1501 County Road 42 East
Burnsville, MN 55306


Stillwater

Sunday, November 8
Monday, November 9
Tuesday, November 10

12 - 6 p.m.
Stillwater Armory
350 Maryknoll Dr N
Stillwater, MN 55082


Morris

Monday, November 9
Tuesday, November 10

12 - 6 p.m.
Morris Armory
722 Iowa Ave
Morris, MN 56267


Owatonna

Monday, November 9
Tuesday, November 10

12 - 6 p.m.
Owatonna Armory
2323 W Bridge St
Owatonna, MN 55060


Free COVID-19 Testing Events

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 Community 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 Saliva Community Testing Sites.


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.


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.


Minneapolis - Opens 11/9

Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 2nd Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55403

Monday - 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.


St. Cloud

River's Edge Convention Center
10 Fourth Ave South
St. Cloud, MN 56301

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


St. Paul

Roy Wilkins Auditorium, next to Saint Paul RiverCentre
175 W Kellogg Blvd
St. Paul, MN 55102

Monday - 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.



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.