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614 Minnesota hospital beds filled with COVID-19 patients
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 have returned to peak levels in Minnesota amid continued spread of the novel coronavirus that causes the infectious disease.
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COVID makes heart attacks more deadly, study finds
"Mortality for heart attack patients ... should be in single digits. We're seeing mortality here that is 32%," said Dr. Santiago Garcia, of the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation.
Despite spotlight, Iron Range town still waiting for economic spark
Presidential candidates thrust the Iron Range into the national spotlight this election cycle, claiming credit for its recent successes and blaming others for its struggles. Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to hold a rally Monday in Hibbing.
Dozens cited, arrested in Twin Cities as part of crackdown on drag racing
Dangerous driving reportedly "more egregious" this year in Minneapolis and its suburbs.
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Minnesota families linked by police violence say it's time for change
Since the police killing of George Floyd, this group, known in activist circles as "the families," has emerged as an influential voice in the movement to remake policing in Minnesota.
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For Black Minnesota voters, equality is on the ballot
A Star Tribune analysis of voting patterns in Minnesota precincts with a majority or plurality of Black voters shows a drop in registered voter turnout from 75% in 2012 to 70% in 2016.
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1,684 new COVID-19 cases, 21 more deaths reported in Minnesota
Newly confirmed deaths included 12 in long-term care and assisted-living settings.
Three-man team seeking write-in votes to 'Save Deephaven'
Upset with city rulings, the trio have launched a grassroots campaign.
Ramsey County to post signs banning weapons at county-owned facilities
"No weapons" signs posted after a father with an assault rifle walked his young son into a county ice arena.
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How many WPA projects were built in Minn. as part of FDR's New Deal?
It's easy to stumble across the fruits of the agency's work, however — just look for the telltale bronze plaques.
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After dodging worst of COVID, rural Minn. 'lit up with cases'
Case counts are surging in rural communities like never before. Since the beginning of October, the 10 Minnesota counties with the fastest case growth are all in rural parts of the state.
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Trump campaign broke agreement to follow virus guidelines at Duluth rally
The pledge signed to abide by a 250-person limit at the Sept. 30 airport event went unheeded — and unanswered.
Brooks: A runner with heart gets back in the race after a year of healing
Last October, an irregular heartbeat sent Tyler Moon into cardiac arrest near the 8-mile marker of a 10-mile race in the middle of Summit Avenue.
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Workers return warily to the office, as employers embrace slew of safety measures
Upgraded air filters and plexiglass dividers help employees feel safer.
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International students in Minnesota feel anxiety as Trump administration proposes shortening visas
The fate of the proposed rule will hinge on the November presidential election results.
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