Covid Testing Locations & Available Options within the Twin Cites Area

Saliva Community Testing Sites

What you need to know

• Testing is FREE and available to all Minnesotans who believe they need to be tested, with or without symptoms.
• Identification is not required. You do need to have an email address and phone number to receive your results.
• Insurance is not required. If you do have insurance, you will need to show your card. The test is completely free whether or not you have insurance, and you will not receive a bill.
• Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. You can sign up for an appointment time below to reduce wait time. You may also come to a testing site without an appointment.
• Saliva testing may not be right for those with low saliva production, such as children under age 4 or someone who has suffered a stroke.

Locations in the Twin Cities

(for more information about the Saliva Testing and for the latest update, visit the MDH website)

To schedule an appointment at any of the following locations, sign up through Vault Health.

Nasal Swab Community Testing Events

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.

Check this page to stay up to date on locations and dates for new community testing sites. To get regular COVID-19 email updates, including announcements of new community testing events, Subscribe to COVID-19 Updates.

COVID-19 Test at Home

• Free at-home COVID-19 saliva testing for people in the following areas.

You can order a test online that will be shipped to your home, along with a prepaid package to return it.