Need a COVID test? Here's where to get free testing in Southern Minnesota

@ap.news Medical student Kimberly Olivares, left, takes a sample from a patient at a free COVID-19 testing site provided by United Memorial Medical Center, Sunday, June 28, 2020, at the Mexican Consulate, in Houston. Confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Texas continue to surge. On Friday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott shut down bars again and scaled back restaurant dining as cases climbed to record levels after the state embarked on one of America’s fastest reopenings. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Minnesota now ranks second in the country for COVID-19 positivity rates, which means there’s a good chance you or someone in your family needs a COVID test.

The COVID Tracking Project reports that one in every 136 people in Minnesota tested positive in the past week, second only to South Dakota.

If you or a family member need a test, there are several locations in Southern Minnesota that offer cost-free testing:

Albert Lea Armory (Nasal)
410 Prospect Ave
December 9th-11th, 16th-19th, 21st & 22nd, 28th-30th
12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT

Fairmont Armory (Nasal)
700 N Fairlakes Ave
December 9th-11th, 16th-19th, 21st & 22nd, 28th-30th
12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT

Hutchinson Armory (Nasal)
1200 Adams St SE
December 9th-11th & 12th, 15th-17th, 21st & 22nd, 28th-30th
12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT

Mankato – Former Gander Mountain Store (Saliva)
1940 Adams St
Monday, Tuesday, Friday 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT

Worthington Event Center (Saliva)
1477 Prairie Drive
Monday, Thursday, Friday 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT

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